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Monica Charsley & Tim Hanlon

Brits abroad face booze crackdown as Spanish officials issue warning to revellers

Brit holidaymakers to Majorca and Ibiza face limits on how much they can drink due to a crackdown on drunken behaviour.

Mediterranean resorts like Magaluf have been hotspots for UK tourists looking to let their hair down and party.

But angry locals have hit out at a culture of excess and debauchery that has come hand in hand with budget tourism.

And now while previous curbs have included the stopping of drinking in the streets, people will now be limited to how much alcohol they can consume.

Thomas Cook has issued a major warning to Brits ahead of their all-inclusive holidays - which will see tourists have their alcohol consumption capped in Spain.

Spanish authorities are cracking down on drunken behaviour (Getty Images)

Many holidaymakers choose to book all-inclusive so they can day drink and continue their shenanigans into the night at party destinations, reported the Daily Star.

But now, Brits will be restricted to just six drinks a day, which can only be accessed alongside their lunch and dinner - offering them three drinks per meal.

The rule has been enforced in Magaluf, Majorca, and some areas of Ibiza, causing upset to Brits who were expecting to drink by the pool.

Thomas Cook alerted their customers during updates to their package holidays.

The email reportedly read: "Please be advised that a decree has been issued by the Balearic Government on a new restriction for All Inclusive meal option.

New rules are set to apply in areas of Ibiza and Majorca (MDM)

"There is a maximum of six alcoholic drinks per person per day that can be served and these drinks will be provided only during lunch and dinner (three each).

"Please be aware that Magalluf, El Arenal, Playa de Palma in Mallorca and Sant Antoni in Ibiza, there is new restriction on All Inclusive."

The Balearic government has also put a stop to pub crawls, the sale of alcohol in shops between 9.30pm and 8am, and advertising party boats in some areas.

Balearic Islands Tourism minister Iago Negueruela previously said: “We want British tourists - we don't want this type of tourism.

“British tourism is essential for our islands. We share with the British government the view that some images of British tourists are embarrassing.

People will only be allowed to have a certain number of alcoholic drinks (AFP/Getty Images)

“We want to put a stop to bad behaviour. We will increase the police presence in these areas and the number of inspectors - we will have zero tolerance for tourism excesses.”

Thomas Cook told the Daily Star : "In certain areas of the Balearics there are some limitations on alcohol consumption. We want to ensure our customers are aware when they book."

And travel association ABTA reportedly said it “strongly supports initiatives that improve the health and safety of holidaymakers, as well as the welfare of local communities.”

The spokesman added: “ABTA will continue to engage with the Balearic Islands Government, ABTA Members and other parties, to encourage clear communication and exchange of information, in order to ensure holidaymakers travelling to hotels in the designated areas enjoy a positive customer experience.”

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