Holidaymakers heading to Spain this summer have been warned about a fresh terror threat.
The terror threat level has been raised to ‘severe’.
Police patrols have been increased on the mainland as well as on the islands.
A warning on a government website says terrorists are ‘likely to try to carry out attacks in Spain’.
Terrorists are likely to try to carry out attacks in Spain. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places visited by foreigners. The Spanish authorities take measures to protect visitors, but you should be vigilant and follow the instructions of the local authorities.
Police will be guarding popular tourism locations including beaches, hotels, restaurants and train stations until the end of the holiday season.
The Islamic State-affiliated media outlet Al-Muntasir Media has issued the threats against tourist sites in the European country. The U.S. State Department has also warned Americans that terrorists are plotting attacks in the country.
