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.

The "3 drink rule" in Benidorm—and other popular Spanish resorts like Magaluf and San Antonio—is a regulation introduced by the regional government to curb antisocial behavior and excessive "binge" drinking. Under this rule, hotels that offer "All-Inclusive" packages are legally restricted in the amount of alcohol they can serve for free. Guests are limited to a maximum of six alcoholic drinks per day: specifically, three drinks with lunch and three drinks with dinner. Any additional alcoholic beverages requested outside of these meal times or beyond the six-drink limit must be purchased at the standard bar rate. It is important to note that this rule does not apply to soft drinks or water, which remain unlimited throughout the day. The policy is strictly enforced in specific "party zones" to promote more responsible tourism. When booking your holiday, check if your hotel falls within these designated zones, as many resorts outside the immediate "strip" areas still offer traditional unlimited all-inclusive packages where the six-drink cap does not apply.