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Spain's Magaluf and Ibiza crack down on alcohol-fuelled holidays | Spain's Magaluf and Ibiza crack down on alcohol-fuelled holidays |
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Spain's Balearic Islands have passed a law banning pub crawls and happy hours in three popular tourist destinations in a bid to crack down on alcohol-fuelled holidays. | Spain's Balearic Islands have passed a law banning pub crawls and happy hours in three popular tourist destinations in a bid to crack down on alcohol-fuelled holidays. |
Restrictions apply to the tourist hotspots of Playa de Palma and Magaluf in Majorca and Sant Antoni in Ibiza. | Restrictions apply to the tourist hotspots of Playa de Palma and Magaluf in Majorca and Sant Antoni in Ibiza. |
The regional government said it was the first law of its kind in Europe. | The regional government said it was the first law of its kind in Europe. |
Ibiza and Majorca have long been magnets for young British, German and Irish tourists. | Ibiza and Majorca have long been magnets for young British, German and Irish tourists. |
The measures adopted on Friday are just the latest effort by authorities to try to rein in heavy drinking on the Mediterranean islands. | The measures adopted on Friday are just the latest effort by authorities to try to rein in heavy drinking on the Mediterranean islands. |
But some traders say the move could hurt small businesses. | But some traders say the move could hurt small businesses. |
What are the new measures? | What are the new measures? |
The new law includes a string of measures aimed at cracking down on so-called "booze tourism", where visitors are encouraged to binge drink. | The new law includes a string of measures aimed at cracking down on so-called "booze tourism", where visitors are encouraged to binge drink. |
Organised pub crawls can no longer be advertised or held in Playa de Palma, Magaluf or Ibiza's West End. | Organised pub crawls can no longer be advertised or held in Playa de Palma, Magaluf or Ibiza's West End. |
The law also bans happy hours and says party boats can no longer advertise in the three areas or pick up or drop off tourists there. | The law also bans happy hours and says party boats can no longer advertise in the three areas or pick up or drop off tourists there. |
Alcohol vending machines, free bars and adverts for alcoholic drinks are also forbidden, while authorities say shops selling alcohol must close from 21:30 to 08:00 (20:30 to 07:00 GMT). | Alcohol vending machines, free bars and adverts for alcoholic drinks are also forbidden, while authorities say shops selling alcohol must close from 21:30 to 08:00 (20:30 to 07:00 GMT). |
The new regulations have also outlawed "balconing", where people jump from hotel balconies, often into swimming pools. The practice has been linked to a number of tourist deaths and injuries. Authorities said those caught taking part in the activity would now be forced to leave their hotel and could face fines. | The new regulations have also outlawed "balconing", where people jump from hotel balconies, often into swimming pools. The practice has been linked to a number of tourist deaths and injuries. Authorities said those caught taking part in the activity would now be forced to leave their hotel and could face fines. |
Local businesses caught violating the new law could face fines of up to €600,000 (£510,000) or be shut down for up to three years. | Local businesses caught violating the new law could face fines of up to €600,000 (£510,000) or be shut down for up to three years. |
The regional government said the law was the first in Europe to restrict the promotion and sale of alcohol in certain tourist zones. | The regional government said the law was the first in Europe to restrict the promotion and sale of alcohol in certain tourist zones. |
It said the new measures would "fight excesses" and "force a real change in the tourism model of those destinations". | It said the new measures would "fight excesses" and "force a real change in the tourism model of those destinations". |
But some complained that the law would hurt the local economy. | But some complained that the law would hurt the local economy. |
"I find this exaggerated and disproportionate," Jose Tirado, president of Majorca's Tourism Services and Businesses Association, told Spain's state television. |