Thousands of UK holidaymakers are expected to travel to Spain this summer, and those who do should be aware of a few rules.
For example, did you know you could risk a huge fine for lighting a BBQ on the beach? Many areas either ban barbecues or require police authorisation beforehand.
And in Salobrena, Granada, fines of up to £2,500 can be imposed for anyone who lights up any type of fire on the beach.
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Other laws mean tourists and residents alike can be hit with fines for smoking on beaches, as well as drinking alcohol and using soap or shampoo. And a bizarre law means it is also illegal to build sandcastles, in some parts of the country at least.
In 2016, Benidorm's Town Hall voted to ban sand structures on Levante beach. The Telegraph has previously reported fines of up to 150 euro (around £130) for doing so.
Similarly, in the popular areas of Arona and Arica in Tenerife, there’s a law against building large sandcastles on the beach.
While the punishment for breaking the large sandcastle law is unknown, eager sandcastle craftsmen will have to apply for a municipal permit before starting construction. BestTripGallery also reports it is illegal to build sandcastles in parts of Majorca.
You can read more about Spain's other beach laws here
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