A campaign across parts of popular Spanish areas highlights penalties for breaches of “respect” with the signs across some streets issuing the warnings in English and Spanish
Holidaymakers visiting a popular Spanish hotspot could be slapped with fines of up to €500 for certain behaviours.
A campaign across parts of Mallorca highlights penalties for breaches of “respect”. This has seen signs peppered across some streets in Calvià issuing the warnings in both English and Spanish.
The heftiest fine, €500 (£435), is for drinking alcohol in the street, while “shouting, fighting or bothering people” can see individuals slapped with a €400 (£348) penalty, as can nudity or partial nudity away from the beach. It comes after Spanish islands fear Brits won’t return as tourists are dealt another blow.
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The signs feature the hashtag #havefunwithrespect, or #diviérteteconrespeto in Spanish. “Dirtying the street” is also punishable by €200 (£174), and the signs are placed along Punta Ballena in Magaluf, with others on Ramon de Montcada in Santa Ponsa, reports the Liverpool Echo.
While these sanctions relate specifically to these areas, travellers to other Spanish destinations should familiarise themselves with other rules before setting off. For instance, local laws limit the sale of alcohol in some resorts, such as Magaluf, Playa de Palma and Ibiza’s San Antonio.
Guidance from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) further warns that hotels “will evict you if you behave dangerously on balconies”, and that you may also receive a fine. FCDO advice for Spain continues: “In some parts of Spain it’s illegal to be in the street wearing only a bikini or swimming shorts.
“Being bare-chested is also illegal in some areas in Spain. You could be fined if you’re caught wearing swimwear on the seafront promenade or adjacent streets.”
Meanwhile, holidaymakers are being cautioned about operating drones in Spain following an incident in which a tourist’s device was confiscated. The matter has been referred to Spain’s State Aviation Safety Agency (AESA) for administrative action.
Spanish and EU regulations require advance permission for all drone operations in built-up areas or above gatherings. Operators must undergo training, complete registration, and obtain insurance cover.
Spain enforces stringent drone regulations, and infringements are handled severely – penalties can stretch from €60 to an eye-watering €225,000 for the most serious violations.
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