The new fines will be applicable to those who dirty the beaches on the Costa del Sol, with the city council approving plans for the new regulations Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Malaga, a gem on Spain's Costa del Sol and a favourite among holidaymakers, is cracking down on beach pollution with new fines. The southern Spanish city is set to impose penalties in an effort to maintain the pristine condition of its coastline. Beachgoers could face fines up to €750 (£635) across 25 beaches within Malaga's boundaries.
The city council gave the green light to the initiative on June 21, targeting the environmental impact of the tourist surge during peak season. However, these measures are pending a public consultation before they can be officially enacted. This move echoes actions taken by Vigo, a northern Spanish town, which two years ago started fining people for "physiological evacuation on the beach or in the sea" -essentially, urinating.
READ MORE: Quick chicken curry ready in 15 minutes with 'lovely' recipe that's simple to make In a bid to ramp up its clean-up campaign, Malaga is looking to increase fines from the current €300 (£254). Under the new rules, urinating on the beaches will be prohibited, but according to a city council spokesperson who spoke to The Guardian , fines won't .
