Britons are furious about a new rule that means they have to have €113.40 (£97) on hand every day if they visit Spain.
The Foreign Office told British holidaymakers heading to the sunny destination that they may be subject to additional checks on their visit. Spanish officials can stop Britons at the airport and ask them to prove they have enough money for their stay.
Visitors may also have to show a valid return or onward ticket, plus proof of where they are staying.
Britons make up a huge part of tourism in Spain. A total of 17.3 million travellers from the UK have visited the country.
Some British tourists no longer feel ‘welcome’ in Spain
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But British tourists are not best pleased by the new requirements. One GB News reader claimed that tourism is what keeps the economy afloat.
He said: “If the country would stand together and boycott Spain in favour of other Mediterranean countries, within three months they would be begging us to come back. 17 million visitors is a lot of money to the Spanish economy.”
Another GB News reader seconded this: “Another Mediterranean country tried to move away from tourism. They forgot how much tourism contributed to the economy.”
A third commented: “Anti-British? Holiday elsewhere! The money rule shows how desperate they are for our cash.
“Why not take it to a country where you are welcome and not just your money? Vote with your wallet. Spain will get the message, even if by then you’ve discovered better places and never return to Spain.”
Another reader suggested Britons opt for other holiday destinations instead of Spain.
The GB News reader said: “They need to make their minds up, do you want me there or not? Dubrovnik is calling me this year if not.”
“I don’t go to the EU, I fly over it on my way to Thailand twice per year to Chiang Mai,” another holidaymaker added.
“None of these pathetic rules there. Wonderful people, lovely weather – best of all, no stupid EU rules.”
Some British travellers felt that their tourism was not appreciated. One said: “In other words, you’re not welcome.”
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