Brits warned they could be fined £130 for building a sandcastle in Spain

Spain's strict beach laws could see you fined £130 for simply building a sandcastle - and thousands if you decide to fire up the BBQ.

Hundreds of thousands of British holidaymakers are expected to travel to the country this summer, and those who do should be aware of a few rules.

In parts of Granada, fines of up to £2,500 can be imposed for anyone who lights up any type of fire on the beach.

In some areas in Spain, drinking alcohol as you sit by the sea is also a no no - as, oddly, is using soap or shampoo.

Many areas either ban barbecues all together or require police authorisation beforehand, the LiverpoolEcho reports.

Some places don't want you building sandcastles in Spain (Getty Images)

A bizarre law means it is also illegal to build sandcastles following a 2016 Benidorm's Town Hall vote to ban sand structures on Levante beach.

The Telegraph has previously reported fines of up to €150 (around £130) for doing it and it is also not allowed in Arona and Arica in Tenerife

Eager sandcastle craftsmen will have to apply for a municipal permit before starting construction - or they could be hit in the pocket by the authorities.

There could be huge fines for seaside BBQs, too (Getty Images)

It comes after British holidaymakers were warned about using automated eGates while travelling to the country.

Last month, the Spanish government said British travellers could use automated border control eGates in a bid to stop huge queues building in the terminals.

Following Brexit, passengers had to use the manual non-EU queue to enter and exit Spain - but this decision has been reversed at several airports across the country.

You will also need permission to build sand sculptures in some places (AFP/Getty Images)

However, the Foreign Office has urged Brits to make sure they have their passport stamped by border officials upon entering and leaving the country.

A passport stamp should prevent travellers from being delayed by officials when trying to leave. If there is no record of entry a person could be accused of overstaying and face possible penalties.

The UK Foreign Office advised: "On arrival or departure, check you are eligible to use the e-gates and that you are in the right queue. When using an e-gate, your entry/exit is recorded on the computer system.

"A border officer may also stamp your passport after you have passed through the e-gate; this is for airport operational reasons. If you use a manned booth, check that your passport is stamped by the border officer when you enter or exit as a visitor."