Spanish authorities enforce strict rules on alcohol consumption in the Balearic Islands, with tourists limited to just six drinks a day on all-inclusive packages.
Tourists traveling to the Balearic Islands — Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca and Formentera — risk hefty fines as Spanish authorities step up their crackdown on excessive partying as the summer season kicks off, Express writes.
After an increase in incidents caused by tourists and alcohol-fuelled episodes, locals began organizing protests, demanding action against rowdy behaviour, skyrocketing rents and beach overcrowding in recent years.
In response, Spanish authorities introduced a number of restrictions on tourists and excessive alcohol consumption, particularly in areas near the resorts of Magaluf and San Antonio.
Conformable “Decree for responsible tourism” from 2024, the consumption of alcohol on the street is prohibited. Violation of these rules can attract fines between 500 and 3,000 euros, depending on the gravity of the act.
John Mason International chief executive Simon Hood issued a warning to Britons traveling to the party destinations of Majorca and Ibiza in the coming months. The tourism expert says visitors should avoid drinking alcohol in public spaces and making excessive noise at night if they want to avoid fines, with authorities set to tighten the law in summer.
He warns that local authorities will not tolerate anti-social behavior from tourists in the coming months, and penalties could become significant for those who break the rules.
Balearic law prohibits the consumption of alcohol on the streets and beaches, with fines ranging from €750 (about £650) to €3,000 (about £2,600) for those who break the rules.
The sale of alcohol in off-licence shops has also been restricted, being banned between 21:30 and 08:00 in designated areas, as a further measure to combat street drinking and anti-social behaviour.
“The rules may seem strict, but they are meant to keep the balance between locals going about their daily lives and tourists on holiday. If I had to give one piece of advice, it would be this: have fun, but in moderation”Simon said.
