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What are the drinking rules in Lanzarote?

Spanish laws are actually stricter and you will often encounter control points and police checkpoints and they do not need a valid reason to stop you. 0.25mg is the legal alcohol limit in general, so there really isn't much tolerance for drinking and driving in Lanzarote at all.



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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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Pickpockets in Lanzarote Since Lanzarote is an important tourist destination and one of the most visited islands in the Canaries, the place also tends to attract pickpockets, so be very careful with your purse and your documents, especially when you are in crowded places like markets and when you are on the beach.

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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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Also in Barcelona the consume of alcohol in public (streets, parks, beaches) is prohibited and fined.

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Customs' restrictions in the Canary Islands: Coffee: 1.000 grams or 400 grams of extract. Tea: 200 grams or 80 grams of extract. Alcoholic Beverages: 1,5 litres for drinks with more than 22 degrees or 3 litres for drinks with less than 22 degrees. In case table wines or foaming you might take up to 5 litres.

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Has all-inclusive rules changed in Spain? The legislation was enforced in January 2022, and limits all-inclusive guests to six alcoholic beverages per day - three at lunch and three at dinner. The new laws came into effect to reduce the “issues of over-consumption of alcohol,” according to HotelManagement.net.

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You can wear beach wear, shorts and flip flops on most days but you will want a light cardigan, jacket or fleece for some days and you will need trousers and a couple of layers for the evenings. We would also recommend you bringing a waterproof.

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The currency in Lanzarote is the Euro. It's never been easier to exchange your pounds for Euros – order your travel money online and get it delivered straight to you, whether you'll be at home or work.

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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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In other words, if you visit Spain for a short period of time without having a residence permit, whether your country of origin required you to apply for a tourist visa or not, you can stay for a maximum of 90 days before you actually have to leave or obtain a legal residence permit.

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