Many people will now be jetting abroad to soak up some much needed sun and whilst the thought of jumping in the sea or lying by the pool with a glass in hand sounds blissful, there are a few things travellers will need to make themselves aware of.
Multiple bans or restrictions are now in place for people coming from all parts of the globe, including the UK, and if not adhered to, can run the risk of being fined.
It comes as Spain is set to offer free rail travel to holidaymakers and locals to help people as the cost of living rises meaning tourists will be able to take advantage of the scheme if they want to travel around Catalonia, Andalucía and the Basque region.
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Currently, the holiday hotspot is open to UK tourists and has eased its covid entry requirements. Though at present, anyone over the age of 12 needs to be able to show proof of either a full round of covid vaccinations, a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure or a negative antigen test taken within 24 hours. If you cannot provide one of these, you can show proof of recovery.
So what are the other rules Spanish tourists should familiarise themselves with? Here's what you need to know.
Bikini bans
Bikinis and swimwear are fine to wear on the beach or by the pool but in some parts of Spain, there is a limit as to where you can and cannot where them. For example, if you head out in your swimwear to local shops and restaurants, you could end up being fined.
In hotspots such as Barcelona and Majorca, topless men and women wearing bikinis face fines of up to €300, or £253, if they're spotted walking around away from the beach. This can also include adjacent streets - so keep your shirts and cover-ups on until you hit the sand.
Alcohol limits at an all-inclusive
If you are set for an all-inclusive, you may or may not be aware that you can no longer drink as much as you want in some cases. This update means tourists holidaying in parts of Majorca and Ibiza will be limited to six drinks at some all-inclusive hotels.
Under the new rules, UK holidaymakers will be capped at six drinks a day, alongside their lunch and dinner, meaning that you'll only be able to have three drinks per meal. Essentially, this means that you won't be able to enjoy drinks by the pool, unless you pay extra for them.
This includes Magaluf, El Arenal, Playa de Palma in Majorca, and Sant Antoni in Ibiza.
Smoking fines
Smoking is banned on a number of beaches in Spain following a new law which was brought in at Barcelona to make its 10 popular beaches smoke-free. If caught, rule-breakers will face fines of up to €30 (£25).
Similar smoking bans also apply in the Canary Islands and Balearics. For example, smoking is banned in Majorca at hotspots like Santa Ponsa, La Romana (Paguera) and Carregador (Palmanova). If you want o move, you can do so however it must be with a designated smoking zones with clear signage. Smoking away from a designated area could see a tourist fined up to 2,000 euros (£1,691).
Consuming alcohol on the streets
Another rule surrounding alcohol means that you will not be allowed to drink on the streets whilst in Barcelona and Madrid. If caught, you could be fined up to €600 (£507).
Meanwhile, new rules have been brought in to parts of Majorca and Ibiza meaning that party boat cruises, all-you-can-drink bar crawls and some drink offers will also be banned in a crackdown on rowdy behaviour.
This includes Magaluf, El Arenal, Playa de Palma in Majorca, and Sant Antoni in Ibiza.
Proof you have £85 to spend per day
People travelling from the UK - including Scotland - will need to show that they have enough money for their stay. This means that travellers must prove they have at least £85 to spend per day.
This doesn't mean you'll be required to spend £85 a day - but there needs to be proof that you'd have enough money to spend that amount. You will also need to present evidence of a return or an onward ticket, as well proof you have somewhere to stay.
The Foreign Office has said that this can include "proof of accommodation for your stay, for example, a hotel booking confirmation, proof of address if visiting your own property (e.g. second home), or an invitation from your host or proof of their address if staying with a third party, friends or family".
It's worth noting that Spain also has this rule in place for other countries outside of the EU.
You can read our full story about the spending proof here or the proof of stay/onward ticket here.
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