British tourists heading to the Balearic Islands this summer face strict new rules limiting all-inclusive drinks to six per day, with fines of up to €3,000 for breaking the law, a travel expert has warned.
Under the 2024 ‘Decree for Responsible Tourism’, holidaymakers in party resorts such as Magaluf, Playa de Palma, and San Antonio are only allowed a maximum of six alcoholic drinks per day as part of all-inclusive packages, and these must be split between lunch and evening meals. Street drinking is also banned, with penalties ranging from €500 to €3,000.
Simon Hood, executive director of John Mason International, said many Brits are unaware of the new amendments. “Be careful you’re not caught out taking alcoholic drinks onto the street and spilling them. Being overly loud and drawing attention to yourself will also land you in trouble quicker,” he warned.
The rules also prohibit off-licence alcohol sales between 9.30pm and 8am in specific areas, and ban happy hours and two-for-one promotions. The measures come after anti-tourism protests in Majorca and Ibiza over rowdy behaviour and soaring rental prices.
Hood advised tourists to respect local rules: “These rules may seem strict, but they’re trying to promote harmony between local residents who want to go about their lives and tourists enjoying their holidays.”
