Holidaymakers heading to Spain have been warned against 'balcony falls' following a spate of deaths.
The Foreign Office warns Brits heading to the country to "avoid doing anything that might cost a life".
Earlier this month, 19-year-old Luke Freeman, died after plunging from a balcony at the Costa Brava resort of Lloret de Mar in Spain.
That was the second death in less than a month after rugby player Freddie Pring, 20, fell from a second-floor balcony in Magaluf.
Last year, talented footballer Michael Jones, 21, from Little Lever, Bolton, died on a 'lads holiday' in Benidorm after falling 60ft from an apartment block, an inquest heard.
The Foreign Office warning reads: "There have been a number of very serious accidents (some fatal) as a result of falls from balconies
"Many of these incidents have involved British nationals and have had a devastating impact on those involved and their loved ones
"Don't take unnecessary risks around balconies, particularly if you're under the influence of drink or drugs. Your travel insurance may not cover you for incidents that take place on a balcony or if you were under the influence of drink or drugs when it happened."
It continued: "You should familiarise yourself with the layout of your hotel and accommodation block when you arrive. Always follow the safety advice of your hotel and/or tour operator if staying in a room with a balcony and watch out for friends who may be at risk.
"Some local councils will impose fines to those caught behaving irresponsibly on balconies or jumping from balconies into swimming pools."
The Mirror reports that tour operators have ordered hotels not to put guests in rooms where the balcony barrier is lower than 1.1 metres, or where there are gaps in railings that could be used for climbing.
Francisco Gene, director of the Menorca Binibeca Hotel, said: "TUI and Jet2 rules mean no British guests can stay in rooms with balconies that don’t meet new height requirements.
"In places like Magaluf in Majorca there have been a lot of accidents, usually after guests have been drinking and climb over to friends’ rooms. It happens every month in peak season. Now if guests insist on a room they shouldn't have we make them sign a disclaimer about the balcony."
A TUI UK spokesman said: "Customer safety is our top priority. We work closely with hotel partners to ensure balconies meet recommended guidelines."
A Jet2 Holidays spokesman said: "We constantly review health and safety and balcony safety is very much part of that."
According to the Association of British Travel Agents, 11 people died in a three-month period last year as a result of falling from a balcony.
