SPAIN is one of the most popular destinations for holiday makers each year. You can expect the sea and sunshine but you should also be aware that some areas have introduced a six drink rule. Here's what we know.
Spain's all-inclusive drinks was first introduced back in 2020. The restriction means that guests who are staying in all-inclusive hotels have a limit of six drinks per day. The drinks must also be spaced throughout the day - three in the day and three in the evening.
Some hotels may allow guests to purchase extra drinks. In a bid to reduce excessive drinking, pub crawls and party boat advertising have also been banned in some regions. The laws were first introduced in 2020 but have been toughened in 2024 to include shops stopping selling alcohol late at night and tighter controls on boats.
Shops that sell alcohol must close between 9.30pm and 8am. Not all areas of Spain are affected by the six drink rule - in fact just some Balearic Islands are included.
There are four main areas that are impacted by the restrictions - San Antonio in Ibiza , Magaluf, Playa de Palma and El Arenal all in Majorca . No where else in all of Spain or the other Balearic areas are included. Despite four areas across Majorca and Ibiza being subject to the six drink rule, there are plenty of other places on the islands where there are no restrictions.
Here's where you can visit without the six drink restriction: If you break the six drink rule then you will be left out of pocket. Big fines are.
