If you have a trip planned to Spain, there are a few things to keep in mind when you get to your destination.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has advice for UK travellers on what to be aware of if heading to the popular holiday destination.
This includes staying safe at the beach and rules you must follow. The FCDO has also noted alcohol regulations in Spain.
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Here's the current advice:
Alcohol
It’s illegal to drink alcohol in the street in some areas of Spain. You can get an on-the-spot fine.
There are also strict controls on drinking alcohol in public places, including beaches.
Local laws limit the sale and availability of alcohol in areas of some resorts on the Balearic Islands, including Magaluf (Calvià), Mallorca, Playa de Palma, Mallorca, and San Antonio (San Antoni de Portmany), Ibiza.
This bans: happy hours, open bars (such as ‘all you can drink in one hour’ offers), the sale of alcohol from vending machines, self-service alcohol dispensers, organising pub crawls and party boat trips, and ‘off-licence’ sales between 9:30pm and 8am.
Hotels and other establishments will evict you if you behave dangerously on balconies. You could also get a fine.
Beaches
Take care when swimming in the sea. Some beaches, especially around Spanish islands, may have strong undercurrents.
Hidden rocks or shallow depths can cause serious injury or death. Do not dive into unknown water and do not swim at beaches where a river runs into the sea.
Many beaches have a flag system. Make sure you understand the system and follow any warnings (a red flag means you must not enter the water). Take extra care and get local knowledge if there are no lifeguards, flags or signs.
If you are walking along unmonitored beaches, be aware that waves can come in further than expected and have strong undertows.
See further tips on ABTA’s swim safe pages and Water Safety on Holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.
Follow local advice if jellyfish are present.
You can see all travel advice from the UK Foreign Office for those going to Spain here.
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