23 June 2020 02:32 PM

Closed beaches but plenty of food and drink: Sant Joan during coronavirus

Catalonia’s biggest nocturnal festival of fire and food will look different due to Covid-19 but will still be celebrated

Barcelona, Badalona, Tarragona, Sitges, Mataró, or Castelldefels ban June 23 festivities by the sea

City council plan to control the number of people visiting the beach with sensors and ‘traffic light’ system

Barcelona city council is considering reversing its decision to allow strolls while maintaining sunbathing is not allowed

Many sunbathers weren’t prevented from laying on sand as some restrictions eased

People will be able to stroll on beaches but not lay on the sand

Currently the Catalan capital’s beaches are only open for people to exercise

Citizens returned in small numbers to jog, swim, and paddle surf for the first time since the state of alarm was declared

The hugely popular tourist town is preparing itself for the summer season and welcoming visitors again

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