Musings from a Canadian couple living in Valencia.

NOTE – due to the strict lockdown rules imposed by the Government of Spain, non-essential travel is currently not permitted until late summer 2021. Click here to visit Citizen’s Advice Bureau Spain for more information.

What happens when you arrive to Valencia?

Mandatory use of face masks

People six years of age and older are required to wear a face mask on the streets, in outdoor spaces and in any closed space for public use or that is open to the public, regardless of whether it is possible to maintain social distancing.

The use of a face mask is also mandatory while using any means of transport, whether by air, sea, bus or rail transport, as well as in complementary public and private passenger transport in vehicles with up to nine seats, including the driver, if the occupants of the passenger car do not live in the same household.

Night time movements

A curfew is imposed from 10 pm to 6 am . Excluded from this rule are professional activities, health needs, care of persons or force majeure.

Border closures in the Valencia region

The entry and exit of persons from the territory of the region of Valencia is restricted until next April 25, except for justified reasons.