With the summer holidays fast approaching many Brits will have trips abroad planned in the coming weeks. Destinations in Spain, Greece, Portugal, France and Turkey are all popular with UK travellers and are used to dealing with a high volume of tourists.
But holidaymakers can be caught out by local laws and customs when abroad, especially in traditional holiday hotspots where its easy to get carried away. For example, in some parts of Spain you could be fined if you’re caught wearing just your swimwear once you’ve left the beach.
From rules on drinking to what souvenirs you can bring home, it’s important to be aware of certain laws and customs in place at your destination. We’ve rounded up the rules you need to need to know for popular destinations below based on guidance from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) . For more information on any laws and customs at your destination check the FCDO website.
