Can you drink beer on the beach in Tenerife?

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.



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What are the rules? The rules - which extend to public spaces like beaches - will not allow for drinking as well as any sexual activity in a public place. This rule is not enforced across the country with different councils being able to set the restrictions as they see fit.

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Stealth Mode: Here's How to Drink on Any Beach Without Getting Caught
  1. Beer can hidden in a soda can. ...
  2. Boxed wine in a Camelback. ...
  3. Liquor and Snapple. ...
  4. Vodka in a blue slurpee. ...
  5. Alcohol in a big gulp. ...
  6. Flip flop flask. ...
  7. Water bottle shots. ...
  8. Watermelon soaked in vodka.


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It is illegal to drink in public zones where there could be children, so not on the streets, in parks or at the beach; there are strict fines for it.

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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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An absence for an uninterrupted period of 90 days allows for a new stay for up to 90 days. Remember that you are always counting back the last 180 days, so if you have not exhausted the 90-day limit over the past six months, you will not have to leave the Schengen Area until that is the case.

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Can you drink the tap water in Tenerife? People in the Canary Islands tend to buy bottled water because much of the tap water here is desalinated sea water – it's safe to drink but not particularly pleasant taste-wise.

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Here are our top picks for specialty beach drinks that you definitely deserve.
  1. Piña Colada. One of the most iconic beach drinks is the beloved piña colada. ...
  2. Margarita. Another perfect beachy drink is a good old margarita. ...
  3. Tequila Sunrise. ...
  4. Mojito. ...
  5. Sangria. ...
  6. Long Island Iced Tea. ...
  7. Mai Tai. ...
  8. Bahama Mama.


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Stealth Mode: Here's How to Drink on Any Beach Without Getting Caught
  1. Beer can hidden in a soda can. ...
  2. Boxed wine in a Camelback. ...
  3. Liquor and Snapple. ...
  4. Vodka in a blue slurpee. ...
  5. Alcohol in a big gulp. ...
  6. Flip flop flask. ...
  7. Water bottle shots. ...
  8. Watermelon soaked in vodka.


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The US Navy has been dry for decades…so they can drink no alcohol at sea.

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But, and here's the crucial part, if you are calm and civilised then the police tend to turn a blind eye. Never forget that holding that open can of beer in the street is technically against the law, and try to hide it from the police, who are well within their rights to hit you with a fine if they feel like it.

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All across Spain, beaches are cracking down on visitors smoking. Hundreds of seaside destinations already prohibit lighting up and more bans have been introduced this year across the country's islands and mainland. On the Balearic Islands, 28 beaches have brought in smoke-free zones.

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However, the six-drink rule does not apply to elsewhere in Majorca or Ibiza, or on the Balearic island of Menorca. It's also not included in all-inclusive hotels on the big tourist Canary Islands of Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote.

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Without becoming a legal resident in Spain, the 90-day rule is applicable, and you cannot extend your stay. So, for periods longer than 90 days, you will need a long-stay visa and a residence permit, which means you need to become a resident if you want to stay long-term in Spain.

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Areas to Avoid Because of its volcanic background, most beaches in Tenerife are volcanic with black sand which can be hot under the feet. If you're after a traditional sandy beach head to Los Cristianos and leave the southern resorts alone. Playa la Arena is also notorious for pickpockets.

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No, the six drinks rule is not in place in the Canary Islands. So if you're planning to visit Tenerife, Gran Canaria , Fuerteventura , Lanzarote, or the smaller islands in the archipelago like La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro or La Graciosa, this six drinks rule will not apply.

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Only the most remote restaurants and bars won't have a card reader. Mind you, you'll often find that some shops and restaurants prefer cash for small purchases. So, it's always useful to carry a few euros to help with budgeting and emergencies. And that'll also be handy for tipping waiters and drivers.

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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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According to the decree-law, it means that in all-inclusive hotels there will be a maximum of six alcoholic drinks per day (3 at lunch and 3 at dinner). Also, the sale of alcohol in shops is prohibited between 9:30 pm and 8 am, and also advertising which encourages the consumption of alcohol is prohibited.

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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.

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