British tourists heading to Spain this summer have been warned to familiarise themselves with local regulations or risk fines of up to £2,500. Travel experts are urging holidaymakers to understand Spain's new rules, which include strict bans on drinking in public spaces and unauthorised gatherings.
Under the new measures, drinking on beaches, streets, and parks is prohibited, with fines ranging from €1,501 to €3,000. In Majorca, alcohol sales are banned between 9:30pm and 8am in areas like Llucmajor, Palma, and Magaluf, and happy hour deals are restricted. Organising unauthorised gatherings with loud music can result in fines of up to €750.
Smoking on many beaches is now banned, with fines of up to €450. Setting up tents or shelters without authorisation in Valencia can lead to fines between €1,501 and €3,000. Additionally, daily visitor caps have been introduced at certain beaches in the Balearic and Canary Islands.
In Costa Brava's Platja d'Aro, fines of up to €1,500 can be imposed for appearing in public wearing clothing or accessories representing human genitals, targeting stag and hen parties. Accommodation and car rental providers must now collect and share personal data, including relationships to children under 14, with the Spanish Ministry of Interior for national security purposes.
Chris Harrington, Managing Director at travel experts hoppa, said: 'Spain is introducing a wave of new travel regulations in 2025, following record-breaking visitor numbers. These new regulations have been put in place to manage mass tourism and public behaviour, and are extremely important to follow.' He added that failure to comply could lead to fines of hundreds or even thousands of euros.
