Ibiza Tourists Could Face On-Street Alcohol Consumption Fines

Ibiza tourists could face very huge fines if local authorities spot them consuming alcoholic drinks while on the street past certain hours. According to an article from DJ Mag, the fines that the Ibiza tourists may face fines that can go up to £2,580 (€3,081/$3,173) if they consume alcohol on the streets of the popular San Antonio tourist area (one of the most-innovative nightclubs there to check out is ‘NOSPACE’, the hotspot that the music venue label Eden Ibiza recently opened last summer).

These fines that the partygoers, clubbers, and ravers may face are a result of the recent laws that the Balearic Islands provincial government introduced back in May 2024. The laws state that there is a ban on on-street alcoholic drinking and selling of alcohol between 9:30 p.m. and 8 a.m. in top destinations such as the aforementioned San Antonio area and the Majorca hotspots of Playa de Palma and Magaluf.

Ibiza tourists, as well as those visiting other Balearic Island hotspots, may face fines that can hit their wallets hard

The Birmingham Mail reported that minor offenses to these regulations will provide the fines of €750–1,500 (£645–1,290/$772-1,544). Meanwhile, the more serious offenses of “anti-social behavior” (which can include such actions like fighting, vandalism, property destruction, etc.), the fines will be around €1,500–3,000 (£1,290–£2,580/$1,544-3,088). Getting back to the San Antonio area of Ibiza, these regulations do affect the party boats and yachts within one nautical mile of that area. However, the regulations do not affect bars, restaurants, or clubs.

As of May 2024, the Balearic Islands provincial government will enforce these regulations until 2027. The provincial government’s main goal of these regulations is to not only curb down the “anti-social behavior” but also ease down on the “excessive tourism” that have affected these islands for the past decade. For any Ibiza tourists who want to look for more calm hotspots can check out Es Cana and Santa Eulària. If they want to go Majorca, the scenic environments of Pollensa, Sóller and Alcúdia are also beautiful locations to take in the views, sunshine, and blissful harmony in as well. But of course, anyone visiting these locations should still be mindful of not just the regulations, but also the local people and the businesses there too, just like if they were to visit any hotspots around the world.

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