LONDON – A new rule imposed by Spain has set the tongues wagging with many Britishers claiming that they won’t spend the holidays in the country.
British tourists are being faced with a requirement as the Spanish authorities now require UK visitors to show they can sustain themselves financially during their stay, whether it’s on the mainland or the popular islands of the Canaries and Balearics.
Under the directives, tourists must have €113.40 (£97) available for each day of their visit to Spain, a regulation which can be dubbed as tourism tax.
Interestingly, very few people are asked to prove that they have the required funds when visiting Spain as the vast majority of tourists are cleared without their paperwork being examined too closely.
The requirement by Spain is not something new as a majority of the countries may ask tourists if they have a return plane, ferry or train ticket, to ensure that visitors plan to return to their home country. Nonetheless, the move has angered Britishers who are calling on fellows to start a boycott campaign to compel Spain to take back the regulation.
It is to be clarified that if the boycott is promoted at a large scale it can dent a severe blow to Spain. In 2023, Spain welcomed 17.3 million UK visitors and these figures can increase in the ongoing year due to a significant rise in planned flights between the two countries.
Spain, situated in southwestern Europe, is a vibrant country known for its rich history, diverse culture, and stunning landscapes. With bustling cities like Madrid and Barcelona, beautiful coastal towns along the Mediterranean, and historic sites like the Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain offers multiple attractions for visitors to explore. Its warm climate, delicious cuisine, and lively festivals make it a popular destination year-round for everyone including the tourists from the UK.