Beloved by Britons, Beach introduced new rules this summer. That's something that many people may not be satisfied with. A beachside smoking ban is expected to be implemented at Lavil Beach, Alicante, with rules in place for the summer season and beyond, the Daily Mail reports.
Alicante is a popular place for British visitors to visit over the summer, and the new rules may come as a shock to some. Located in Spain's Costa Blanca region between both Benidorm and Altoa, the 600-meter beach comes with a promenade for restaurants, bars, cafes and shops. The new rules were announced by Mayor Ralfas of Vincente Arquez – he said the measure was part of “a council policy to position itself as a benchmark for healthy international tourism.”
However, this is not the first ban of this kind to be introduced.
Many other parts of Spain have similar rules to the Balearic Islands, Valencia and Barcelona, all banning smoking on the beach.
Brits need to note that Benidorm is trying to implement the rules.
Benidorm is one of the most popular places for Britons to travel, with a huge 600,000 people heading from the UK to the region for a 2024 holiday.
In 2021, Spanish authorities were given greater power to ban smoking on beaches.
Hot pots may not be popular, but they aim to protect the beach from scattering and also preserve marine life.
Another advantage is that it promotes a healthier lifestyle for local residents.
Tobacco filters, often in one-door plastic, are one of the main contributors to plastic pollution.
They are recognized as particularly harmful due to the harmful chemicals released into the environment, and degradation can take 14 years.
With new tourist rules in place, smoking isn't the only thing Spanish authorities are cracking down on.
Tourists visiting Barcelona can be handed out a £260 fine to wear bikini at places not on the beach, so be sure to bring a cover. In Mallorca, anyone who sees wearing a bikini from the beach is at risk of a £500 fine.
The new rules come after anti-tourism protests hit parts of Spain. Locals are putting pressure on authorities to make changes.
