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Is Gran Canaria part of the 6 drink rule?

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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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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How many drinks are you allowed in all inclusive Gran Canaria? 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.

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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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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.

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The legislation limits all-inclusive guests to six alcoholic beverages per day - three at lunch and three at dinner.

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Holidaymakers jetting off to parts of Spain have been warned of a six drink limit if they are set to enjoy an all inclusive holiday. 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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As of May 2022, some areas of Ibiza have enforced rules to restrict the amount of alcoholic drinks consumed at all-inclusive resorts, to 6 per day.

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More than 90% of alcohol is eliminated by the liver; 2-5% is excreted unchanged in urine, sweat, or breath.

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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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Does the 6-drink limit apply to the entirety of Spain? No. The rules apply only to certain parts of the Balaeric island, which includes Magaluf, Ibiza and Majorca. However, at the time of writing, the new rules only actually apply to Magaluf, El Arenal's Playa de Palma in Majorca and Sant Antonio in Ibiza.

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Customs rules. 1 litre of spirits with an alcohol content of over 22% or 2 litres of sparkling wine. 4 litres of still wine. 16 litres of beer.

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Is There a Limit on Drinks on All-inclusive? There is no limit to the number of drinks you're allowed to order throughout the day at an all-inclusive resort, but this does come with some caveats.

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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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