British holidaymakers have been warned they could be fined £85,000 for attending an illegal party in Spain. The British Embassy has warned tourists heading for Ibiza and Majorca against going to illegal gatherings.
It says while the parties are regular events across the islands they are illegal. And it added those who attend them could face hefty bills with fines of up to £85,000 being dished out to those who attend.
This would include any British citizens who are on holiday in the country. The rules have been set in place following a number of serious accidents at these parties, reports Birmingham Live.
A spokesperson for the British Embassy said: "There have been a number of serious accidents involving people attending irregular commercially promoted parties in villas and private homes on the islands of Ibiza and Majorca. Licensed clubs and bars are required to meet safety and security standards, including emergency exits and capacity limits, and to have trained, licensed security staff. Irregular commercial parties may not meet these standards. "
The government adds: "You should take care of your belongings, ensure you know where emergency exits are located and not take unnecessary risks. Heavy fines may be imposed by local authorities to anyone attending irregular commercial parties."
It comes as the Balearic councillor for the Presidency, Mercedes Garrido, and the president of the Council of Ibiza, Vicent Mari, presented the new regulations that will come into force this summer. These are aimed at putting a stop to illegal parties, which have increased "exponentially" in the last two years with the closure of discotheques due to the pandemic, said Marí.
Among the main new features, landlords who rent out properties where these parties are held will also be fined between 100,000 and 300,000 euros, as they will be held responsible for them. Another new factor is that the fines will reach the attendees, who will be fined between 300 and 30,000 euros depending on the seriousness of their infringement.
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