Mobility returns across the whole country from 21 June, but with safety measures in place

Although it seemed it would never end, the long-awaited new normality will be definitively established on 21 June. From that date the state of alarm will be lifted and we will be able to resume a life very similar to the one we enjoyed before the Covid-19 crisis. And that includes, of course, full mobility throughout the country.

The restrictions imposed by the health authorities at national level will cease to apply, and the Autonomous Communities will be responsible for setting the specific conditions for mobility in their territories. Naturally, all of them will follow the recommendations issued by those authorities, although they may modify whatever they deem appropriate to improve their implementation.

Social distancing and face masks, mandatory

Social distancing will remain in place, and a distance of 2 metres must be kept whenever possible. If that is not possible, wearing a face mask will remain mandatory. We must get used to wearing them, as for the time being they will be a complement we will need to use continuously.

Face masks will be required in vehicles carrying up to nine occupants, provided they are not cohabiting. Even if there are cohabiting people in the vehicle, if there is a single passenger who is not, face masks must be worn to prevent infection. Those required to wear face masks are adults and children over 6 years old.

International mobility

As for travelling to other countries with our vehicle, borders will open on 21 June instead of 1 July, the date the government initially proposed. This means that travel to other European countries will already be possible without problems.

The only border that will remain closed until 1 July is the one with Portugal. The border with France will allow access to the rest of the European countries without major issue. That said, it is important to take into account the safety measures that each of these countries maintains, so it is wise to find out about them in advance.