Coronavirus Bicycle Travel Restrictions for Portugal and Spain - Updated September 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 - updated September 2021.

Portugal Covid-19 Travel Restrictions

To enter Portugal, travelers must present either an E.U. Digital Vaccination Certificate or a negative Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours before departure or negative antigen test taken within 48 hours of departure.

Once in Portugal, travelers must show proof of vaccination or a recent negative test to stay at a hotel or vacation rental property. Travelers who test positive for Covid while in Portugal will face a 10-day quarantine at their own expense. 

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 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

Since September 6, Spain requires either proof of full vaccination, a negative COVID-19 test or proof of recovery from Covid-19. 

​To enter Spain, all travelers must submit health information to the Spain Travel Health portal, which generates a QR code to show when entering the country. The system also sends each traveler an email with the QR code. 

Full details at Spain Travel Health FAQs