British holidaymakers have now returned in numbers to Spain following the relaxation of travel restrictions.
Airline easyJet has claimed over 30 per cent of Britons are planning a holiday in Spain this year. The number of holidaymakers flying out of the UK are now set to reach near pre-pandemic levels for the first time since we came out of lockdown.
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However Brits heading for the traditional hotspots could find themselves having to pay €3,000 in fines for breaking beach laws and regulations. Below is some guidance from Wales Online how to avoid contravening the regulations.
Spain beach fines
Cover up
For those heading to or from the beach, you will have to cover up on most public streets. Men walking around with their shirts off or women wearing only bikinis or swimwear, could be fined €300. These fines have reportedly already been dished out in Barcelona and Mallorca.
Don't use soap or shampoo
At all Spanish beach showers, it is illegal to wash with soap and shampoo and you can be fined up to €750 if caught doing so. This is because the chemicals in these products are harmful to marine life.
No sleeping
After a long night of drinking, many dangerously wander down to the beach to sleep off the night's excesses. However, doing so overnight is completely forbidden and in regions such as Valencia, can land you a €1,500 fine. Camping on the beach is also against the law and could result in the same fee having to be paid.
Keep your kit on
Though popular throughout Europe, if you go nude on a non-nudist beach, expect to be hit with a stern dressing down and a fine of up to €750.
No BBQs
A grey area with some destinations, you may need to seek permission to have a barbecue on the beach. But in some areas such as Salobrena, you can be handed a huge €3,000 fine.
No smoking
After a successful pilot scheme last year, the Spanish government is expanding a no-smoking policy across popular beaches in Spain. The smoke-free beaches and zones include locations in Galicia, Murcia, Catalonia, Andalusia, Asturias, the Canary Islands and the Balearic Islands. If you are found smoking at a smoke-less beach, you will be fined €30.
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