Is it illegal to smoke on the beach in Spain?

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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The Balearic Islands and the Valencian Community are the only two regions in all of Spain that still have a ban on smoking on outdoor bar and restaurant terraces, a measure that was introduced across the country at the height of the coronavirus pandemic and quickly abolished in most areas.

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Smoking was prohibited on all ten beaches in Barcelona in 2022 and violators can face a fine. Now, in 2023, the Balearic Islands have followed suit and introduced a ban on smoking on the beach. Reportedly, at least 28 beaches have followed suit.

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A ban on smoking was brought in earlier this on 28 beaches including Playa de Talamanca in Ibiza, Platja Gran in Menorca, and Sant Joan in Mallorca. The latest seaside destination to follow suit is Caló des Moro in San Antonio on the island of Ibiza.

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Since August 2020 smoking is only prohibited on terraces or in public if there was no possibility of maintaining a safety distance. However, six regions - the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, Cantabria, Valencia, Asturias and Aragón extended this ban.

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Traditionally a smoker-friendly country, Spain has had a workplace smoking ban since 2005 and a total ban on smoking in bars and restaurants since 2011. Smoking is banned in a few outdoor areas as well, including schools, hospitals and playgrounds.

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In Benidorm and no doubt other regions, there are time restrictions, which means you are not allowed to swim in the sea or use the beach between 11 pm and 7 am. This is generally imposed for safety reasons and to allow for the cleanup of the beach.

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Smoking is prohibited in indoor public places and workplaces and on public transportation. Limited exceptions to the smoking ban are provided for designated hotel guest rooms. There are also some limited restrictions on smoking in outdoor public places, such as in playgrounds and at open spaces in health facilities.

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Smoking in any enclosed public areas or guest rooms is not permitted. There are designated areas for smoking around the property, to ensure that smokers as well as non-smokers can enjoy their Beaches vacation within allowance of local laws and common courtesy.

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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 city of Vigo in the northwestern region of Galicia, Spain, wants to end the practice of urinating in the sea by imposing a €750 (£645) penalty.

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Know Where to Go. Firstly, while public nudity is generally accepted in Spain, it's advisable to stick to designated nudist beaches. These beaches are designed to cater to naturists and are often located in secluded spots to provide more privacy.

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Spain is another country where all the beaches are public, and hotels are not allowed to restrict access to outside guests who wish to come for a bit of surf and sun. However, some hotels and resorts offer sunbeds and other amenities exclusively to their guests, leaving outside visitors to fend for themselves.

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