The country’s health and tourism ministries are working together on the guidance, which covers service, cleaning and disinfection, maintenance, and risk management.

So far, it has produced 12 guides, with instructions and recommendations for: hotels and tourist apartments; restaurants; travel agencies; golf courses; rural accommodation; spas; museums; tourist guides; information offices; hostels; camping sites; and active tourism pursuits.

Another eight guides are awaiting Ministry of Health validation. These cover: protected natural areas; water sports and nautical activities; nightlife; amusement and leisure parks; tourist transport; visits to vineyards and other industrial facilities; cultural, historical and natural sites; unique public spaces and beaches.

The free information is being disseminated by the country’s Institute for Spanish Tourist Quality, and will be applied across mainland Spain and its island territories to ensure uniformity.

Various expert bodies have contributed to the guidance’s drafting, including representatives from Spain’s autonomous communities, local government, industry associations and health and safety agencies.

"These guides provide instructions for the tourism sector to restart its activity ensuring maximum safety, and offering confidence to travellers," said Spain’s tourism ministry.