Six little-known Spanish laws - including fine for taking your shirt off
16.05.2022 - 20:55
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Your sunny Spanish holiday could come to an abrupt halt just for donning a bikini outside of the beach.
Scores of sun-starved Brits will be flocking to Spanish beaches as the tourism industry flings opens its doors to tourists this summer.
Although the country's Covid entry requirements still apply for the time being, there are other rules holidaymakers might want to get acquainted with lest they get fined.
It comes as the new six-drink rule is in force by the Balearic Government that covers package holidays in Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca.
GlasgowLive has given a rundown of six restrictions tourists might find surprising, from where to keep covered up, plus why you could be fined £2,500 for barbecuing.
For those heading out to the beach to catch some sunshine, be aware that you'll likely need to cover up your bikini.
Men walking around with their shirts off, or women wearing only bikinis or swimwear could be hit with £250 fines and these fines have reportedly already been dished out in Barcelona and Mallorca.
As UK Foreign Travel Advice states: "In some parts of Spain it's against the law to be in the street wearing only a bikini or swimming shorts/trunks.
"Being bare-chested has also been banned in some areas of Spain. Some local councils will impose fines if you’re caught wearing swimwear on the seafront promenade or the adjacent streets."
It adds: "For security reasons, some public authorities in Spain don't allow the burka or niqab to be worn in their buildings. If you visit town council buildings wearing a burka or niqab, you may be asked to remove it while inside."
In certain areas of the resorts of San Antonio, Magaluf and Playa de Palma there are prohibitions on happy hours, open bars (such as all you can drink in