The Visit Portugal website said the rules apply throughout the “national territory”, including the Azores and Madeira, but that the measures could be revised “according to the evolution of the pandemic”. Face coverings remain mandatory on public transport, in taxis and when visiting nursing homes, nursing homes and health facilities. Social distancing and frequent hand washing are still recommended. Many European countries, including Austria, Greece and Croatia, have now lifted restrictions on travelers to the UK, regardless of their vaccination status. However, some Covid entry rules still apply to visitors to France, Malta, the Netherlands and Spain. Arrivals from the UK must show a valid vaccination, recovery or PCR test certificate when entering France, Malta and Spain, and in the Netherlands only tourists with a vaccination or recovery certificate are allowed to enter the country. The news comes as British Airways announced plans to cancel more than 1,000 extra flights this summer from Heathrow and Gatwick due to staff shortages. More than 100,000 travelers planning to visit popular holiday destinations such as Malaga, Palma and Faro will be affected.
