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Can a 17 year old drink alcohol in Spain?

The minimum buying and drinking age in Spain is 18, which is fairly young compared to the rest of the world. This includes buying alcohol in bars and clubs, restaurants and shops.



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Night Clubs, Bars: The law expressly prohibits the entry of persons under 18 years in nightclubs and similar establishments at night time, including theatres, night cinemas, television shows, etc.

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In conclusion, while it is not strictly mandatory to carry ID at all times in Spain, it is in the best interest of residents, including foreigners, to have a government-issued ID card or passport readily available.

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- Admission to nightclubs is only permitted to people over 18. - Admission to certain venues may be restricted to a certain dress code. - The consumption of alcoholic drinks outdoors is prohibited, with the exception of the terraces belonging to venues which are specially adapted for this purpose.

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In Barcelona you must carry ID with you at all times but a photocopy is acceptable its a good idea to just bring that most hostels or hotels will make you the photocopy for free also you should keep the amount of cash you have with you to a minimum all the bars and clubs accept credit or debit cards.

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One of the most important things to know is the law on alcohol. In Spain, the minimum purchasing and drinking age for alcohol is 18. So, make sure your kids are 18 before they purchase beer or wine even, if accompanied by their parents or other adults.

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