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Does Tenerife have drink restrictions?

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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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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Currently, these limits only apply to: Magaluf in Majorca. Playa de Palma in Majorca. El Arenal in Majorca.

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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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The legal tender used in Tenerife is the euro. If you are travelling from a country outside the eurozone, you will be able to change money by showing your passport at a number of exchange offices located in tourist areas, which tend to charge comparatively lower commission rates than elsewhere.

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There are restaurants to match every budget in Tenerife: you can still find three course Menu del Día lunch menus with a drink for less than €10 and Full English Breakfasts for less than €3, but also pay €150+ for a meal for two in one of the island's many fine dining restaurants.

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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.

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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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Most of Tenerife drinking tap water comes from desalinated sea water and doesn't have a good taste, it's fine for bathing or washing clothes, etc. For drinking, tea, coffee or ice always use bottled water. Some people experience upset tummies and other digestive problems that possibly are caused by the tap water.

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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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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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Where is all-inclusive restricted. Restrictions apply to Magaluf, Torrenova, Playa de Palma and El Arenal in Majorca. The only place affected in Ibiza is San Antonio Town. So if you book any other resort you can still enjoy an all-inclusive basis with unlimited drinks as you have done in the past.

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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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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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Tipping servers in restaurants and cafés in Spain, while appreciated, isn't mandatory. It's tough for Americans to get used to not leaving a tip, but locals generally don't leave anything extra at all in more casual eateries. In fine-dining restaurants, a tip may already be included in the check.

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The legal tender used in Tenerife is the euro. If you are travelling from a country outside the eurozone, you will be able to change money by showing your passport at a number of exchange offices located in tourist areas, which tend to charge comparatively lower commission rates than elsewhere.

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Tenerife isn't quite as wild as some other clubbing destinations like Magaluf or Zante, which makes it a great shout for those of you who love to party but aren't afraid to take a night off now and then. When you do hit the strip, you'll be greeted by a vast choice of vibrant clubs and bars.

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