Spain has strict laws and rules around young people who have travelled to the country and it's important you know what they are if you are on holiday with your family.
Anyone under the age of 18 is determined to be a minor under Spanish law. If you are under the age of 18 and travelling in Spain, then it is best to be accompanied by an adult at all times, especially in public.
These local laws and customs come alongside strict rules on bringing food and drink into the country, providing ID when requested by a police officer, arrests and detentions resulting from possession of drugs and alcohol, and bans on wearing bikinis in the streets and going bare-chested. Families planning on heading to the sunny destination should be aware of the local laws in case of fines and heavier consequences.
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What are the laws on unaccompanied teenagers in Spain?
The UK government website advises that under a new law, "any unaccompanied minors that come to the attention of the Spanish authorities are judged to be vulnerable and may be taken into a minors centre until a parent or guardian can be found". This means that all travellers under the age of 18 should be accompanied by an adult at all times possible.
Unaccompanied minors can come to the attention of the Spanish authorities for any reason. However, they will pay special attention to unaccompanied minors that either has a connection with criminal incidents or are in hospital.
