Spain, a country located on Europe’s Iberian Peninsula is often described as one of the most beautiful vacation spots for travelers from around the world.
However, with so many visitors visiting the country every year, locals have frequently complained to the Spanish government to enact special laws for tourists to limit the noise and mess caused by visitors.
In response to the local issues, the majority of the 17 autonomous communities in charge of administering the European country have announced a list of laws and restrictions that visitors to Spain must keep in mind.
We have compiled a list of such laws and restrictions for travelers planning their next trip to Spain:
Carry Surplus Amount of Money: Travelers to Spain from outside the European Union (EU) must show evidence that they have enough money to cover their expenses during the entire trip. Tourists must carry at least 100 euros or $110 for each day of their stay in Spain, as well as 900 euros or $984 for any possible emergencies.
No smoking at Beaches: Smoking is banned on at least 28 beaches in Spain, including all the beaches in Barcelona. Every beach that has outlawed smoking would have a 4-meter-tall sign notifying tourists of the prohibition. The violators can face a fine.
Strict Noise Rules: Alicante, implemented strict noise-control regulations in 2019, which included fines ranging from 600 to 30,000 euros for excessive noise. These requirements were tightened even further in 2023. Tourists can now be penalized if they talk too loudly, play loud music on the beach, or scrape furniture if they wander across patios at strange hours.
Limit on Alcohol Consumption: Following many allegations of intoxicated or inappropriate tourist behavior, officials in the towns of El Arenal, Magaluf, Playa de Palma, and Sant Antoni have implemented drink limitations within all-inclusive hotels. Guests staying in these hotels are limited to six beverages per day, three at lunch and three during dinner. Additional beverages would be available exclusively at an additional fee.
Dress Standards: To guarantee that everyone is dressed appropriately, Spanish authorities have established dress standards for tourists. Last year, bars and restaurants on the Spanish island of Mallorca banned tank tops with no straps, any type of swimwear, soccer stripes, and street vendor items.
So, if you are a traveler from outside the European Union do keep these facts in mind before you book your tickets to the beautiful “Land of Rabbits.”
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