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Full list of new Spanish rules for British tourists

People have been warned of new rules everyone heading to Spain needs to know.

Authorities in many parts of Spain are cracking down on things like noise, money and dress codes meaning those wishing to jet off abroad need to keep more in mind than in previous years.

The biggest changes people need to be aware of include passports, money and parties, the Mirror reports. Here's everything you need to know.

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Passports

Passports must have been issued in the past 10 years at the time of entry, needing to be valid for at least three months. You will not need a visa as you can travel to countries in the Schengen area for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without one.

However, passports must now be stamped upon arrival or exit as this is used to keep track of how long you have been there.

Money

The Spanish government has released new rules stating tourists from the UK need to show they have enough money to enjoy their stay. They must also provide proof of accommodation and evidence of a return flight or onward ticket.

Tourists may be asked to prove they are able to spend at least €100 each day of their holiday, equating to roughly £85, alongside an additional minimum of €900 (£766.94).

The Spanish Ministry del Interior said: "Foreigners from third countries must prove if required to do so by the officials in charge of controlling the entry of people into Spanish territory, that they have economic resources for entering the country, through cash, travellers' cheques, payment letters, or credit cards, which must also be proven to have sufficient funds available on them."

Eating out

Restaurant owners on the Spanish island say they are fed up with "no shows" which are leaving them out of pocket. As a result, Majorca's restaurant association, Restauración CAEB, has introduced a new policy. Customers will now be asked for a credit card number when a reservation is made, no-shows will be charged 20% of the average anticipated bill.

Illegal parties

Authorities in party islands Ibiza and Majorca are getting strict on certain kinds of get-togethers this summer, with financial penalties being handed out. The Balearic Islands are going after clubbers who attend unlicensed events, as well as those who run them.

Police on Ibiza and Majorca have been given powers to shut parties down and are able to issue fines at the end of the night. If a party takes place in a protected natural space or too close to homes, everyone involved can be fined up to £25,000, local media reports.

Noise

Tourists face huge fines if they fall foul of the anti-nuisance laws, with fines ranging from 600 euros (£526) to 30,000 euros (£26,000). According to the Mirror, the rules are so strict they include a ban on the scraping of furniture on bar and restaurant terraces, talking too loudly in your home and even music on beaches. Police could also be called in to break up parties on boats if too much chaos and noise is caused.

Smoking

Many beaches became non-smoking beaches last year in Barcelona, with the ban now being extended across the coastline. A total of 28 beaches on the Balearic Islands have now banned people from smoking.

In Ibiza, smoke-free beaches include Playa de Santa Eulalia del Río and Playa de Talamanca, while in Menorca you can head to Binissafúller or Platja Gran. In Majorca those with smoking bans include Sant Joan, Sa Platgeta, Santa Ponsa, Cala Estància, Cala Sant Vicenç and Caló des Moro.

There are however no fines for those who are caught smoking.

Dress codes

Wherever you are in Spain, if you're heading out, it's always worth double checking dress codes for your restaurant or bar to avoid being turned away at the door.

Last year dress codes were adopted by 11 restaurants that are associated with Palma Beach resorts in the Balearic islands and involve a number of banned items of clothing, including football shirts, strapless vest tops and swimsuits.

Drinks limits

Holidaymakers heading to Magaluf, El Arenal, Playa de Palma in Mallorca and San Antonio in Ibiza are now being limited to six alcoholic drinks per day in some all inclusive hotels, these will be distributed evenly between lunch and dinner.

Covid

People travelling from the UK do not need to be vaccinated if they wish to enter Spain. However, anybody travelling from China must show proof of a negative test, or full vaccination.

It is also recommended that you wear a face mask, reduce social interactions, and avoid contact with people at high risk such as the elderly and pregnant people.

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