Thomas Cook is warning holidaymakers about a new 'six drinks a day' rule in the Balearic Islands. The Balearics Government is bringing in the rule across the islands, including Mallorca and Ibiza, in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour from tourists.
UK holidaymakers on all-inclusive trips will be restricted to six drinks a day, alongside their lunch and dinner. This means they will only be able to have three drinks per meal.
Essentially, the new rule means Brits will not be able to enjoy drinks by the pool, reports the Mirror. Thomas Cook has now issued a warning to people who have booked package holidays for the upcoming summer season.
An email sent out to customers booked on these trips read: "Please be advised that a decree has been issued by the Balearic Government on a new restriction for all-inclusive meal option. There is a maximum of six alcoholic drinks per person per day that can be served and these drinks will be provided only during lunch and dinner (three each).
"Please be aware that in Magaluf, El Arenal, Playa de Palma in Mallorca and Sant Antoni in Ibiza, there is new restriction on all-inclusive." Other rules will also include an end to pub crawls, the sale of alcohol in shops between 9.30pm and 8am, while in some areas it will not be possible to advertise party boats.
Earlier this year, when the idea of a drinks limit was being considered, Balearic Islands tourism minister Iago Negueruela said: "We want British tourists - we don't want this type of tourism. British tourism is essential for our islands.
"We share with the British Government the view that some images of British tourists are embarrassing. We want to put a stop to bad behaviour.
"We will increase the police presence in these areas and the number of inspectors. We will have zero tolerance for tourism excesses."
