Coronavirus Bicycle Travel Restrictions for Portugal and Spain (Update 2021)

Due to the dynamic nature of the coronavirus pandemic, the rules and regulations adopted by each country vary and are subject to change at very short notice, so Cycling Rentals has altered its Term and Conditions to allow you maximum travel flexibility.

​Read on to understand the current Coronavirus Bicycle Travel Restrictions for Portugal and Spain (Update 2021).

Portugal Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

Please note that if you are traveling into Portugal from another country, a negative COVID-19 test is required within 72 hours before departure.

General behavior guidelines have been enacted, in which all people must adopt the following rules:
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- Social distancing;
- Frequent hand washing;
- Mandatory use of mask;
- Respiratory etiquette.

In order to prevent the spread of the virus and the possibility of contagion, all services should take hygiene and sanitisation measures according to the indications of the Directorate-General for Health, with specific recommendations for various sectors of activity.  

​In tourism, the “Clean & Safe” seal, defined by Turismo de Portugal, was implemented, which allows tourists to have greater security and confidence in the use of accommodation establishments, in the various tourist services and tourist attractions.

You can find full details and requirements for travel to Portugal on the VisitPortugal coronavirus travel advisory page.

Spain Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

From 7 June 2021, all travelers from countries or areas with a high risk of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus are required to carry a vaccination certificate or document proving immunity or a certificate of recovery in order to enter Spain .

This can be an EU Digital COVID Certificate, for those EU citizens, or a supporting document for those mentioned above, regardless of the origin. Under 6 years of age, you do not need to show these documents.

The list of risk countries/areas can be found on this link.

All persons who enter Spain from other countries, including international transits, must comply with the provisions of Royal Decree-Law 8/2021, of 4 May, and current Spanish legislation on health controls at the points of entry.

Each form is dedicated to a single trip, and non-transferable.

Full details at ​www.spth.gob.es/