Majorca and Ibiza Enforce New Alcohol Ban to Curb "Excessive Tourism

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In an effort to combat the culture of excessive drinking and unruly behavior in tourist hotspots, Majorca and Ibiza have implemented a strict alcohol ban in designated areas. Under the new decree passed by the government of Spain's Balearic Islands, the sale of alcohol will be prohibited between 9.30pm and 8am in specific regions known for "excessive tourism."

 

The targeted areas include Llucmajor, Palma, and Calvia (Magaluf) in Majorca, as well as San Antonio in Ibiza. Additionally, authorities have imposed restrictions on party boats, prohibiting them from sailing within one nautical mile of these destinations and from picking up or disembarking passengers in these zones.

 

While the measures aim to address the issues associated with alcohol-fueled tourism, some businesses have expressed concerns that tourists may simply seek out neighboring resorts unaffected by the restrictions.

This latest crackdown follows the implementation of a law introduced four years ago to address alcohol overconsumption. The 2020 legislation banned practices such as happy hours, pub crawls, and two-for-one drink offers, as well as imposing restrictions on alcohol sales in shops during specific hours.

 

The government's efforts to curb rowdy behavior have been reinforced with the announcement of tougher sanctions for offenders. Tourists engaging in disruptive drinking behavior in public areas could face fines ranging from €750 to €1,500, with penalties increasing for more serious offenses.

 

Jaime Martínez, the mayor of Palma, has emphasized the importance of promoting civility and correcting unacceptable behavior among tourists. The new decree is part of a concerted effort to enhance security, conduct inspections, and raise awareness among visitors in areas characterized by excessive tourism.

 

With an allocated budget of up to €16 million for enforcement measures, including increased policing and public awareness campaigns, the government aims to create a safer and more enjoyable environment for residents and tourists alike. The decree is set to remain in effect until December 31, 2027, with the hope that by then, the need for such stringent regulations will have diminished.

 

Credit: Sky News 2024-05-14

 

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[ukrules]

Lol, this is going to backfire massively when the mass unemployment hits.

They must have liked the Covid lock down period over there - less work for the civil servive masters who run the country.

 

They will be broke of course but who cares right? 😁

 

 

[JonnyF]

Good news for ecstasy dealers. When I was there many moons ago MDMA was the drug of choice at the clubs. 

 

But maybe that's the plan? After all, not many people go looking for fights after a pill or two. Much more likely to randomly hug a stranger than attack one.  

[newbee2022]

Good move.

And a good example to implement a ban in Pattaya City🙏

[jcmj]

I doubt that this will last long. As soon as they see their tourist going somewhere else, the unemployment rate increases and the shops closing, they will be crying out for more. 

[rumeaug]

Ha..Ibiza..wild times and memories from there..I mean that place was craaaazy. such a blast.

[Lancelot01]

8 hours ago, jcmj said:

I doubt that this will last long. As soon as they see their tourist going somewhere else, the unemployment rate increases and the shops closing, they will be crying out for more. 

Or they may see an influx of young family orientated people and/or older people looking for a quiet time in the sunshine. 

[candide]

18 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Good news for ecstasy dealers. When I was there many moons ago MDMA was the drug of choice at the clubs. 

 

But maybe that's the plan? After all, not many people go looking for fights after a pill or two. Much more likely to randomly hug a stranger than attack one.  

Ecstasy or worse...

https://english.elpais.com/spain/2023-03-29/pink-cocaine-the-expensive-and-trendy-drug-is-neither-cocaine-nor-high-quality.html#

[bendejo]

On 5/13/2024 at 1:35 PM, Social Media said:

the sale of alcohol will be prohibited between 9.30pm and 8am in specific regions known for "excessive tourism."

 

Do they mean excessive drinking? 

I don't know if Spain's law would allow this, but there are places in the US where alcohol is not served, but you can buy it in shops.  You can then go into a public cafe/restaurant where you would be sold a "setup" providing glasses, ice, mixers, etc and be able sit with your pals and enjoy from the bottle you brought in.  Prepare for a 9pm rush at the bottle shops.

 

"Excessive tourism" would look something like this