Can you drink alcohol on the beach in Gran Canaria?

Avoid 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. Instead, look for any bar, restaurant or cafe that has quiet outdoor seating with designated smoking neighborhoods.



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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.

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Drinking on the streets It's prohibited across all the Canary Islands. You could face a hefty fine if caught. Instead, look for any bar, restaurant or cafe that has quiet outdoor seating with designated smoking neighborhoods.

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If you go around lunchtime, keep in mind that legislation prohibits eating on the beach, as well as drinking alcohol and smoking. The police can apply a fine as a result of these actions. However, these prohibitions have not been of much influence to most of the people who come to spend the day with family and friends.

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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.

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The good news for all is that yes, there is a small population of a very docile, angel sharks in some parts of the Island and also yes, it is perfectly safe to swim in the sea without any fears that these sharks will attack. Angel sharks are among the most placid, docile and non-aggressive sharks anywhere in the world.

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The tapwater The tap water is not drinkable in Gran Canaria. You can buy water at the various supermarkets, bars or restaurants. Brushing your teeth, taking a shower etc. is of course no problem.

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The legal limit for blood alcohol in the Canary Islands is 50mg per 100ml of blood – less than in the UK. If you have been driving for less than two years the limit drops to 30mg per 100ml of blood. The penalties include a fine of up to 600 euros and six points off your licence.

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The new law enforces a drinking limit in parts of the Balearic Islands, including travel hotspots like Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca.

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Cockroaches. No bother here from buzzing wasps and mosquitoes but we do have cockroaches. It is often thought that cockroaches are a sign of filthiness, but this is not true. These insects live in the grass and in the scales of palm trees, and can therefore enter your accommodation.

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Can you flush toilet paper down the toilet in Spain? Don't flush your paper if they ask you not to. Yes, you're reading that sign correctly?in many places in Spain they will in fact ask you to dispose of your used toilet paper in the waste bin, not the toilet bowl.

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if you prefer a relaxing holiday in quiet resorts, some of the places to avoid in Gran Canaria include areas where mass tourism is prevalent, such as the resorts of Playa del Ingles and Maspalomas. The island offers so much more than this, with diverse landscapes to explore, and a myriad of activities to enjoy.

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Las Canteras Considered one of the best urban beaches in Europe, it is also one of the treasures of Gran Canaria. Located in the heart of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the island's capital, this beach offers great natural beauty and a host of services to make our day as pleasant as possible.

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Sea temperatures around Gran Canaria vary between 18ºC and 25ºC depending on the season and the depth of the water. The ocean is at its warmest in September and October because the sea around the island is calm during the summer and is heated by the strong sunshine.

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Where does the six drink rule apply in Spain? 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.

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