Brits have been faced with a new law that has put a bump in the road for some holidays.
British holidaymakers have been warned that the Balearic Government have issued a decree limiting the amount of drinks people can have on an all inclusive holiday.
Legislation was passed by the Balearic Government early in 2020 to address the overconsumption of alcohol in the tourist hotspots that attract party goers.
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As international travel came to a halt in 2020 due to the pandemic, many holidaymakers are only being made aware of the new law now.
Here's all you need to know about the six drink limit:
Six alcoholic drinks are only allowed if you're on an all inclusive holiday. This means you can have up to three at lunch, and three at dinner.
The drink limit only impacts those on all inclusive holidays in certain areas of the Balearic islands.
The affected destinations are:
- Magalluf
- El Arenal
- Playa de Palma in Mallorca
- Sant Antoni in Ibiza
Pub crawls are also banned as is the sale of the sale of alcohol in shops between 9.30pm and 8am. Advertising party boats in some areas are also banned.
Those breaking these laws can be fined anywhere between 6,000 euros (around £5,000) to 600,000 euros (around £500,000).
TUI alerted its customers with an email that read: "Please be advised that a decree has been issued by the Balearic Government on a new restriction for all Inclusive meal option.
“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 (3 each).
“Please be aware that in Magaluf, El Arenal, Playa de Palma in Mallorca and Sant Antoni in Ibiza, there is new restriction on all Inclusive.”
Balearic Islands Tourism minister Iago Negueruela 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.
“We want to put a stop to bad behaviour. From April to May this year we will increase the police presence in these areas and the number of inspectors. We will have zero tolerance for tourism excesses.”
Travel association ABTA has backed the drinks limit, saying it "strongly supports" the new rules.
A spokesman said: "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."
