Full list of rules tourists must follow in Spain from dress codes to vape bans
Spain is implementing stricter rules for tourists, including fines for vaping, improper footwear while driving, revealing clothing, excessive drinking, and reserving sunbeds.Summary
Spain is reinforcing regulations for tourists to address issues like antisocial behavior and overtourism. New rules include fines ranging from €30 to €2,000 for vaping in prohibited areas, which will expand to most public spaces in 2025. Drivers are prohibited from wearing flip-flops, sandals, high heels, or driving barefoot, facing fines between €80 and €200. Certain areas are enforcing dress codes, prohibiting bikinis and bare chests away from beaches and pools, with fines up to €500. Crackdowns on alcohol consumption include bans on happy hours, unlimited drink deals, and restrictions on all-inclusive resort drinks. Finally, reserving sunbeds with towels is discouraged and can result in fines, while hotels are actively removing unattended belongings from sunbeds.
(Source：Manchester Evening News)
