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What is the alcohol policy in Spain?

At the end of the day, it's better to be safe than sorry. 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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Drinking in Spain However, those under the age of 18 can buy beer or wine if they are with their parents, and there's no minimum age for drinking alcohol inside the home, so it's up to parents to decide whether they think their child should be allowed to drink.

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Where in Spain has the 6 drink limit? Those staying in all-inclusive hotels in Magaluf, El Arenal, Playa de Palma in Mallorca and Sant Antoni in Ibiza will be limited to six alcoholic drinks per day.

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Tipping in Spain works differently: The customer actually has the option to not leave any tip at all. However, restaurants expect a 10% tip on each bill—although it's not a formal rule, and that percentage is much lower than tipping practices in other countries.

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When it comes to beer, the country taxes € 0.03 per 33cl, well below the European average of 14 cents, according to the EU Commission database. It makes for some famously cheap alcoholic drinks - and the Spanish cities and islands' bars and restaurants indeed thrive from the business such an offer can draw.

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Does the 6-drink limit apply to the entirety of Spain? No.

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Drinking in Spain However, those under the age of 18 can buy beer or wine if they are with their parents, and there's no minimum age for drinking alcohol inside the home, so it's up to parents to decide whether they think their child should be allowed to drink.

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