You can only imbibe in designated neighborhoodsAvoid drinking, smoking, or vaping in public spaces – either on the streets or on the beach. It's prohibited across all the Canary Islands. You could face a hefty fine if caught.
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The Canary Islands have strict drug laws where even possession of a small amount can lead to arrest. The legal drinking age is 18, although you can drink wine and beer if accompanied by your parents from the age of 16.Drinking in public areas is illegal.
Alcohol Sale and ConsumptionAccording to the Law on Drug Addiction and Other Addictive Behaviours, people in Madrid are forbidden from selling or consuming alcohol on the street, except in outdoor cafés and bars and at tables placed by the doors of bars.
These rules mean, if you stay at an all inclusive hotel in one of these resorts, you can have a maximum of 6 alcoholic drinks a day as part of your all inclusive package – 3 at lunch and 3 with evening meals. Soft drinks are unlimited at any time of day and you can buy additional alcoholic drinks if you wish.
Drinking on the streetsAvoid drinking, smoking, or vaping in public spaces – either on the streets or on the beach. It's prohibited across all the Canary Islands. You could face a hefty fine if caught.
According to a letter sent by tour operator Thomas Cook to customers which confirmed the new rule updates, all-inclusive no longer means unlimited drinks. Instead, holidaymakers will be allowed three drinks at lunch and three drinks at dinner as part of their package. Any more they'll have to pay for.
For serious offences, this can mean three to six months in prison, community service, or a suspension of your licence. If you're just over the limit, you're more likely to get a fine, which can be as much as 600 EUR or 1000 EUR if you're more than double the limit.
Therefore, the rule of a maximum of 6 drinks does not apply to the Spanish mainland and other Balearic and Canary Islands. Alcoholic Beverages: 1,5 litres for drinks with more than 22 degrees or 3 litres for drinks with less than 22 degrees.
According to the Law on Drug Addiction and Other Addictive Behaviours, people in Madrid are forbidden from selling or consuming alcohol on the street, except in outdoor cafés and bars and at tables placed by the doors of bars. It is also permitted during official fiestas, regulated by municipal ordinances.
Boulevard el Faro is the nightlife hotspot of South Gran Canaria, and you should make the most of all its variety in offer. Situated along the Maspalomas promenade this seaside open area is special on its own: green spaces, unique vistas and fine venues where you can relax and have a drink gazing at the Atlantic Ocean.
Tipping in Spain works differently: The customer actually has the option to not leave any tip at all. However, restaurants expect a 10% tip on each bill—although it's not a formal rule, and that percentage is much lower than tipping practices in other countries.