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The Balearic Islands in Spain could potentially ban people visiting from the UK and other European destinations from buying property there.

Fancy an escape? Sign up to the Chill newsletter for weekly inspiration and advice on UK holidays Holidayers looking to let off steam this summer will have to find somewhere new as the nightclubs of Ibiza are unlikely to reopen this summer.Balearic Islands president Francina Armengol told the German media only when most of the islands' population has been vaccinated will foreign tourists be welcome once again.She said: “Corona has once again shown us the need for responsible and respectful tourism.""The nightlife will follow later, probably not this summer."The Balearic Islands contain some of British tourists' favourite sunshine spots, including Ibiza, Menorca, Mallorca and Formentera.Yet with vaccinations sluggish and cases still high

coronavirus.And it has once again stressed that party boats are also prohibited no matter where they are berthed in any part of the islands.The Balearic Government has been taking tough action to control nightlife and leisure activities following evidence of a strong link with coronavirus outbreaks.President Francina Armengol announced at a press conference today that party boats and parties in venues with swimming pools are prohibited.There is also a new ban on the sale of alcohol in any form of transport linked to tourism.The measures are part of a new package of restrictions which come into effect tomorrow after official publication in the new laws' bulletin.

Thousands of German tourists due to arrive in Mallorca from Monday to take part in a coronavirus protection experiment will not be tested before they travel.

Mallorca and Ibiza will be the first places in Spain to have the 14-day quarantine rule for foreign tourists lifted.