Is it illegal to drink alcohol on the beach in Spain?

Save. Drinking in the street, or in any public place, is very much illegal in Barcelona, and you can get a hefty fine if you are caught, although fines in the region of €30 are more usual. The beach is also considered a public place, and as nice as it is to drink beer in the sun, it is not allowed ...



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The beach is also considered a public place, and as nice as it is to drink beer in the sun, it is not allowed, unless you go to a beach bar and consume the drink at one of the tables there.

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Alcohol Sale and Consumption 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.

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Alcohol. Drinking on the beaches in Barcelona (as well as in any public place in the city) is illegal and can result in a range of fines if you are caught. With that being said, it's smart to steer clear of street beer sellers. You're free to enjoy a drink at any nearby beach bar!

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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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Alcohol laws in Spain Similar to other European countries, the legal minimum age for buying alcohol in Spain is 18. This includes beers, wines, and spirits. The country also has strict laws surrounding drink-driving. The legal limit of blood alcohol content in Spain is 0.5 grams per liter of blood.

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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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Shorts are worn in the summer months of June, July, and August. Locals also wear shorts in late spring and early fall if it's hot. Even if you get a random hot day in the winter, Spaniards will not wear shorts. They dress for the season we're in, and not the weather.

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  • Fishing with a harpoon – fine 1,100 euros.
  • Drinking alcohol on the beach – fine 750 euros. ...
  • Smoking on the beach - fine up to 2,000 euros.
  • Sex on the beach – fine 750 euros.
  • Not covering up when leaving the beach and going into the town - fine up to 300 euros.
  • No barbecues or fires are allowed on any of the beaches.


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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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What are the new beach rules in Spain? Entering the beach (including swimming) between midnight and 7am – fine 750 to 1,200 euros. Sleeping or camping on the beach - fine 1,200 euros. Placing parasols and towels to reserve space – fine 150 euros.

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Founded in Madrid in 1890, Mahou is the most popular of the Spain beer brands by far. This lager beer is a favorite among Spaniards and foreigners who visit the country. There are many types of Mahou beer you can enjoy while in Spain. However, the most popular batches are Mahou Cinco Estrellas and Mahou Clásica.

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Under the new regulations, alcohol is prohibited from being sold in late-night stores. Any store caught selling alcohol between the hours of 9.30pm and 8am face fines of up to €600,000 or risk being closed down for three years.

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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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