Ibiza imposes new drinking restrictions and heavy fines for tourists
People could receive fines as high as €6000, and businesses face closure and fines as high as €600,000 for serious offences
The Balearic Islands' government is cracking down on the archipelago's reputation for partying and alcohol abuse by imposing strict new restrictions and fines for rule-breaking that will affect tourists.
Alcohol deals such as happy hours and anything that encourages drinking are no longer allowed.
Retail outlets that sell alcohol such as shops and off-licences will now be closed from 9:30PM to 8:AM everyday.
It is also agreed that the organisation of pub crawls and party boats is to continue to be prohibited.
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Tourists on all-inclusive holidays will now only be allowed six drinks per day, broken down into three drinks at lunch and three during the evening.
The rules affect all-inclusive holidaymakers in Ibiza, as well as in the areas of Playa de Palma, El Arenal, Magaluf and the West End of Sant Antoni de Portmany.
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As well as rules on alcohol, other restrictions have been introduced including a ban on jumping between balconies.
Establishments found to be in breach of these rules with "serious and very serious offences" can face fines from €60,001 to €600,000, along with the closure of their business for up to three years.
Individuals found breaking the rules can be fined between €1,000 to €6,000.
[Via: Manchester Evening News]
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