ONE of the most popular Spanish holiday destinations is set to introduce strict new rules when it comes to souvenirs. Tourists hoping to take something rude home may find themselves struggling to find something, under the new restrictions. Barcelona city council is hoping to ban any sales of souvenirs that are “offensive or in bad taste”.
This includes "penises with the Barcelona brand and t-shirts with sexist, homophobic or simply bad taste messages." Local councillor Jordi Coronas has slammed the souvenirs and said they "degrade" Ciutat Vella, the oldest neighbourhoods in the city He said: "[They] devalue the most visited streets in Barcelona. They are a shabby mess.
" Barcelona's deputy mayor for economy, Jordi Valls backs the initiative, but warned that it would be hard to rule what is "bad taste". He said: "It is difficult to standardize it because what is considered in bad taste is a matter of very high subjectivity." The motion has been approved but is not yet confirmed when it will be enforced.
It's not the only way Spain is cracking down on souvenirs. Tourists could be fined up to €200 (£170) for buying anything from illegal vendors. Also known as "manteros," fake souvenirs are often sold on top of a blanket along the busy beach strips, such as sunglasses and handbags.
Plain-clothed officers are to patrol Costa Blanca during the summer , and fine any holidaymakers caught buying things. Another souvenir that could get you in trouble is sand. Tourists have been f.
