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This advice has been reviewed and re-issued with amendments to the Summary and Terrorism section. The overall level of the advice has not changed.
General elections will be held in Spain on Sunday 9 March 2008.


There is a high threat from terrorism in Spain. The Spanish authorities are on a state of maximum alert in the run up to the elections. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. In June 2007 the Basque terrorist organisation ETA declared an end to their 14 month ceasefire. See the Terrorism section of this advice for more details.


In March 2004, 192 people died and over 1400 were injured following bomb attacks on three trains in Madrid. A group purporting to represent Al Qa’ida claimed responsibility.


Around 17 million visits to Spain each year are made by British nationals (Source: Instituto de Estudios Turisticos - IET). The main types of incident for which British nationals required consular assistance in Spain in 2006 were for theft and pickpocketing. You should also be alert to the existence of street crime. See the Crime section of this advice for more details.


The region of Valencia and the Balearic Islands are prone to severe storms and torrential rainfall between September and November. You should monitor national and regional weather updates at INSTITUTO NACIONAL DE METEOROLOGIA: Portada and/or World Weather Information Service - Official Observations. Official Forecasts. and check with your airline or tour operator before travelling to these areas.


Since 19 June 2007, passengers flying to Spain have needed to supply to their airline details of their date of birth, nationality, and passport number before flying. This is part of EU-wide measures to improve security. Further information can be found at: Department for Transport - Travelling by air between the UK and Spain: frequently asked questions.


We strongly recommend that comprehensive travel and medical insurance is obtained before travelling. You should check any exclusions, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake. See General (Insurance) section of this advice and the Travel Insurance for more details.
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