The island groups authorities will review worldwide travel next month.
Following a reopening period in summer 2021, the Balearic Islands are looking ahead to welcoming back British tourism this summer. The islands' authorities have suggested that the destination be used as a trial for the worldwide 'vaccine passport' currently being planned by a number of operators and destinations.
Iago Negueruela, minister of tourism, commented: "This decision rests with the central authorities however we feel that the islands are well placed and have the adequate infrastructure in place to test this initiative. We are pleased that the UK government has a specific roadmap for travel which has boosted travel confidence. We will continue to collaborate with the Spanish government and the wider travel industry both in Spain and the UK on our plan for reopening travel."
The archipelago has reported that on a 14-day average, cases are below 50 per 100,000 for the entire island group, and the vaccination process is gaining pace. Currently, the islands are operating on a four-tier system with various restrictions depending on case and alert levels. Ibiza has progressed into tier three, meaning six people can gather indoors and outdoors and outside terraces can reopen at 50% capacity.
Menorca is set to progress to the lowest tier, and Mallorca and Formentera will join tier two, meaning bars and restaurants can operate at 50% capacity outdoors and 30% capacity indoors, all retail outlets can open with distancing, social gatherings of up to six are permitted with a 10pm curfew, and museums, cinemas and theatres can open with 50% capacity.
The measures are due to be reviewed on April 11, 2021.
