Real estate in Spain: Holidays on the Costa Brava this summer and the effects of the coronavirus (COVID-19)

To avoid a second wave of the epidemic, the Spanish government could consider closing its borders to foreigners who represent 80 million tourists each year. The economic weight of tourism for Spain is major and therefore probably requires a last-minute decision depending on the situation of the epidemic which is improving.

The current deconfinement plans of the government of Pedro Sanchez began since the end of April in four fifteen-day phases, but it does not include the opening of borders to foreign tourists.

This worries tourism operators and businesses not to have clarification on whether or not to open the border. It is a fact that Spain is one of the countries in the world most bereaved by the pandemic. The peak of contagion in recent weeks makes it possible to implement the plan of progressive deconfinement until the summer


The return to normal should take several months as in France, the authorities wishing to rule out any risk of a second wave of the epidemic. The wearing of mandatory masks will be extended and movement restrictions will be maintained at the national level.

Sanitary measures should always be applied in public transport by reducing the sale of tickets by 30% to allow social distancing in the means of transport.

The Spanish challenge is at the level of international tourism with 80 million foreigners located along the Mediterranean coast, in particular the Costa Brava, the province closest to France.

And, the French population living on the Costa Brava finds themselves confined to Spain with a border closed for them too

The government is preparing to face the coronavirus pandemic this fall. And the closing of the borders (total or partial) this summer is therefore very seriously considered. A measure that would impact both entry into and exit from Iberian territory

To very partially limit the economic challenge, national tourism will be promoted by Spanish operators and the government. In this case, the losses could be 55,000 million 100,000 million euros depending on the date of partial return of the tourist activity.

Many restaurants, hotels believe the season is practically lost

For the purchase of second homes will be done with many opportunities in real estate agencies.

Opportunities to purchase second homes under the sun will be seized at IMMO 365 Costa Brava real estate agencies

01/05/2020