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The drinking age differs from country to country and it when planning a trip to Spain it is important to understand what can and cannot be done. This becomes especially important in a country like Spain where the legal drinking age in Spain and the drinking culture in the country are two very different things. So, if you are planning on traveling to Spain and enjoying the amazing bar and drinking culture that the country enjoys, it’s good to understand the ins and outs and avoid getting in trouble.  In this post, we are going to cover the drinking age in Spain so you can plan your trip with no surprises. You can also find more interesting tips to travel to Spain in our dedicated section.  

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What is the legal drinking age in Spain?

Spain has clear laws on this subject and a quick look at official statistics would show that teenagers start to drink alcohol at about 13 or 14 years of age.  Culturally, the drinking age seems to be much more permissive than actual laws.

Spain is one of the best places on earth to go and enjoy a cold drink. The country is famous for its bars, taverns, and Terrazas and enjoys countless festivals that make underage drinking very common but still frowned upon. 

For a long time, the drinking age in Spain was 16, then it changed in some regions to 18 but today and since 2009 THE DRINKING AGE IN SPAIN IS 18 IN ALL REGIONS. This change in law happened after a rash of incidents involving underage drinking. Despite some proposals that have been made to increase the legal drinking age to 21, it remains unchanged to 18, which some people argue is still pretty young.   It is important to mention at this stage that European Union is concerned about the practice of binge drinking and that regulations in member countries such as Spain follow the debate at Europen Union on this topic. 

The drinking age in Barcelona or in Madrid is the same as in the rest of Spain: 18.

Lets go over different situation you might find when purchasing alcohol: 

Can alcohol be bought at shops and supermarkets in Spain?

Shops and supermarkets require a license to sell alcohol but they can do it with no problem once this license is in place. 

However, alcohol cannot be sold after 22:00.

In the case of petrol stations they should not be allowed to sell alcohol with more than 20 degrees of alcohol. 

At what age can I buy alcochol in Shops in Spain?

Ok, so as we have just described, if you want to stroll over to your local shop and pick up a bottle of your favorite spirit, you will have to do so before 10pm. But you will need to be over 18 to buy alcohol in Spain (some people, even locals, believe they can buy at 16) . Shops are required to ask for ID if they believe you might be under age, and they are rather strict about it, so make sure that you have a valid ID on you. 

Also, if you try purchasing alcohol at a store after 10pm in Spain you are going to be turned away. Selling alcohol after 10pm is illegal in Spain. It is possible to find shops that will sell you alcohol after 10, but this is 100% illegal and if you are caught you will be fined.

Some studies from the Spanish OCU (consumers organization)  large cities in Spain it is common to find shops and supermarkets that will sell alcohol to under 18s. In some cases, some shops were also found to sell alcohol late into the night but always at a greater price, and before they do so they will check to make sure the coast is clear.  

Age to order alcohol  at restaurants and bars in Spain

Spain is home to some of the most amazing restaurants, bars and taverns you will find. Spain’s is known around the world for its terraces and tapas bars and its an intrinsic part of life in Spain. It is how Spaniards socialize. Sharing a cold drink and a bite to eat with friends is as Spanish as it gets. 

When it comes to drinking at restaurants and bars, as long as you are supervised by older people, waiters will serve underage people without question. You might have to have them order for you, but, as long as you don’t over do it and put the establishment at risk of getting fined, you should be good to go. 

To be clear, according to Spanish law, selling or serving alcohol to minors under the age of 18 will be fined with a minimum penalty of 30,000 Euros and a maximum penalty of 600,000 Euro, but this loophole is commonly exploited.

Can I get fined being a minor and found drinking alcohol in the street?

Drinking alcohol in the streets is forbidden in Spain and you could get fined. Fines range from 500€ for under minors or above 600€ for people above 18.

These regulations are local and regional and may vary from region to region. We strongly recommend avoiding drinking alcohol in any public area. 

Drinking alcohol at home in Spain

There isn’t technically an age restriction to drinking at home. As long as an adult purchased the beverage, minors can consume as long as they are home and safe. We do not recommend this, but it is very unlikely the police will control unless neighbours call due to noise, etc. 

Spain has a rich tradition of producing excellent alcoholic beverages, in particular wine. Spain is home to several world renowned wine regions including Rioja (home of the famous wine battle in Spain in June)  and Ribera del Duero, so it is incredibly common to allow minors to try wine or beer at home safely, so don’t be surprised if you come across this phenomenon. 

Drinking and Driving in Spain

There is no situation in which you should drink and drive. Period. The legal limit is 250 microgrammes of alcohol per litre for a breathalyzer test and 0,5 grams per litre in your bloodstream if you were required to do a blood test. If you have been driving for 2 years or less, the amount permitted in a breathalyzer test is 150 microgrammes of alcohol per litre of breath.

So, there you have it. If you are planning on visiting Spain and experience the countries rich drinking tradition, spectacular local festivals and bar culture make sure you do so responsibly and stay out of trouble. 

How does Spain compare to other countries when we consider the drinking age?

Spain has a similar regulation to most countries in the European Union where drinking is permitted at 18 (this is shared practice in the vast majority of countries around the world). Germany, Belgium, Denmark, and Austria are an exception in Europe, with below 18s being allowed to drink beer and wine but not spirits. This reality differs from the United States where the drinking age is 21 (this is the case in some 11 countries worldwide). Muslim countries do not permit alcohol consumption and some countries 

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For many vacationers, the Spanish islands were once a booze-dipped horn of plenty, a home away from home where friendships were made, memories were lost and you could drink ‘til you dropped as part of your package.

Those days are no more — at least for some popular Spanish destinations. Sun-seekers looking forward to a boozy getaway in the Balearic region may me disappointed to learn authorities have introduced new rules banning limitless drinking on all-inclusive packages.

Here’s what you need to know.

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Why the new rules?

The rules are part of the Balearic government’s new “tourism law” passed in early February 2022 which is aimed at attracting “quality tourism.” It’s an effort to rid the area of the rowdy visitors who have partied on the calm shores for decades.

“We want British tourists,” the islands’ tourism minister, Iago Negueruela, said in London last February. “[But] we don’t want this type of tourism. International tourism is essential for our islands. We share with the British government the view that some images of British tourists are embarrassing.”

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The region’s authorities are taking measures to decrease the amount of unruly tourists. “From April to May this year we will increase the police presence in these areas and the number of inspectors,” Negueruela said. “We will have zero tolerance for tourism excesses.”

What are the rules exactly?

A letter sent to customers of tour operator Thomas Cook confirmed the new rule updates: “All-inclusive” no longer means “unlimited drinks.” Instead, vacationgoers will be limited to six drinks per day.

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“Please be advised that a decree has been issued by the Balearic Government on a new restriction for all-inclusive meal option,” the Thomas Cook message said. “There is a maximum of six alcoholic drinks per person per day that can be served and these drinks will be provided only during lunch and dinner (three each).”

In other words, vacationers at the affected resorts will be allowed just three free drinks with their lunch, and then they’ll have to wait to consume three more drinks during their evening meal. If they want more than the allotted six drinks per day, vacationgoers will need to pay for the additional drinks.

Does the six-drink limit apply to the entirety of Spain?

No. The rules apply only to certain regions, including parts of Ibiza and Majorca. At the time of writing, the new rules only actually apply to the Magaluf resort on Majorca, the towns of El Arenal and Playa de Palma on Majorca, and the town of Sant Antoni de Portmany in Ibiza.

Can I change my booking to an area unaffected by the drink-limit rules?

You can, but it will depend on who you have booked with. If you would like to change your all-inclusive vacation you should reach out to the company you booked with to check their change or cancellation policies — cut-off dates, cancellation fees and change fees will vary.

British tourism company TUI has said any hotels affected by the changes will be flagged on their website, so customers are fully aware before they book a holiday. The travel company also said the restrictions shouldn’t impact the quality of service in any of their hotels.

EasyJet, meanwhile, has stated that affected customers can change their bookings up to 28 days before departure with their Protection Promise if they’re concerned with the rules changes in the Balearic islands.

Travel booking website Love Holidays will also allow customers to change their bookings to hotels outside of the affected areas. Travelers can change hotels up to five days before departure via the company’s Manage My Booking service, though it’s worth noting that the comapny’s standard cancellation terms still apply.

Are there any other changes?

Yes. On top of limiting drinks in all-inclusive resorts, Balearic authorities have placed a four-year ban on building new hotel; they will instead focus on modernizing existing hotels and resorts. Authorities also pledged to improve tourism sustainability and banned the sale of alcohol in shops between 9:30 p.m. and 8 a.m.

They have also put an end to free bars, happy hours, organized pub crawls, two-for-one drink deals, and the advertising of party boats in some areas.

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What is the legal drinking age in Spain? (Read this FIRST!)

The minimum age to legally drink alcohol in Spain is 18, like in many other countries.

However, this is not the case in all countries of the world. In the United States, for example, the legal age is 21 and in Canada it is 19. In addition, there are countries such as Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, or the Nordic countries where 16-year-olds can legally consume some low or moderate alcoholic beverages (beer, wine).

75% of adolescents aged 14-18 in Spain have consumed alcohol at some time in their life.

For some, it is a way to fit in with their friends or be seen as cool. For others, it is a way to relax or escape from problems at home. Whatever the reason, it is important to remember that alcohol can be really harmful.

The reasons why alcohol is banned for young people

Drinking alcohol at a young age is dangerous for several reasons.

Alcohol consumption can lead to many problems, including liver damage, brain damage, and addiction. It can also interfere with organism growth, leading to problems later in life, and contribute to accidents and fatalities among young people.

Drinking alcohol at a young age also increases the probability of becoming dependent on it in adulthood and affects the development of the brain. This has consequences in the social and educational sphere since “violent attitudes, alterations in family relationships, problems with studies and risk behaviors” can occur.

That being said, waiting until 18 is the most sensible thing to do.

What is wrong with the law

Legal restrictions do not completely pass the reality check. As reported by the Spanish Ministry of Health, the typical age of initiation in alcohol consumption in Spain is 13.7, and approximately 75% of adolescents aged 14-18 have consumed alcohol at some time in their lives.

The survey also states that 6 out of 10 young people have already gotten drunk before age 18, and 1 out of 3 has done so in the last 30 days.

Although boys tend to consume more alcohol, it is the girls who are more likely to get drunk. That means an increase in the risks associated with alcohol consumption. After all, at these ages the organism is not fully developed.

In this sense, the Ministry of Health states, “the risk to physical, mental, and social health of young people consuming alcohol acquires worrying dimensions.” That is the reason why Spain is strict on its drinking age.

Which non-alcoholic beverages can minors drink?

The question is not as simple as it may seem because some alcohol-free drinks can affect young people in an unexpected way.

Which beverages are non-alcoholic, apart from the obvious ones? The following drinks can be found in Spanish grocery stores:

• Kombucha
• Kefir
• Tinto de verano (non-alcoholic version)
• Alcohol-free beer
• Horchata

You may be surprised to learn that most alcohol-free beers still contain some amount of alcohol. This amount could be almost 0.5%, even though the label says 0%.

I have experienced this odd situation myself, when I drank two bottles of non-alcoholic beer and felt a little drunk.

The same is the case with kombucha. It is a fermented drink, so it can contain alcohol that originates from fermentation. However, in grocery stores, kombucha can typically be found in the non-alcohol section. This drink is also allowed in the Muslim religion (which strictly prohibits alcohol) and is considered halal.

So, would you tolerate minors drinking kombucha, non-alcoholic beer, or non-alcoholic wine? I guess not, since it cultivates a culture of drinking and, later on, leads people to make a smooth transition to consuming alcoholic drinks.

Drinking age in Spain if you are with parents

It is legal to consume alcohol in Spain while monitored by parents.

If you are a parent, do not go too far with your restrictions. Give your minors a taste of wine if they ask.

The forbidden fruit is sweet. Eventually, your child will get drunk, and it is better they are not obsessed with the idea of drinking to spite their parents. If you are young and curious to partake in adult behavior such as drinking, suggest this to your parents. See if it works.

Frequent questions

Can you drink alcohol at 16 in Spain?

No. In Spain, young people may not drink alcohol before they are 18. Doctors agree that minors should not drink; but if it does happen, never before they are 15.

What is the legal age to drink in Barcelona, Tenerife and Menorca?

It is the same, the legal drinking age is 18 in these cities and across the whole country.

Can you drink kombucha or non-alcoholic beverages before 18?

Sure you can. Just do not get used to drinking non-alcoholic beer too much.

Can I drink alcohol in public areas in Spain?

At the national level, the consumption of alcohol is qualified as a minor infraction in public spaces, streets, establishments, or public transportation in Spain. Since the Covid-19 pandemic, there were some additional strict rules against gathering in public areas, which have affected young people who are used to gathering in order to drink.

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News Headlines from Benidorm Area contains details of local and national news stories relating to Benidorm and the surrounding area.  Click on the links to read the full stories

19th September – A man who was wanted by the judicial system of Germany on an international arrest warrant, has been arrested in Benidorm. He faces a 15-year sentence for the possession and trafficking of 1,5 Kg of cocaine.  The man originally from the Dominican Republic, had been suspected to be in our province, and further investigations by a specialist national police unit, narrowed the search down to Benidorm. He has been transferred to an Alicante court, waiting to be sent to the courts that deal with extradition procedures in Madrid.

18th September – The storm that hit Benidorm in the early hours of the morning has been recorded as one of the rainiest days in recent years with up to 91 litres of rain per meter being recorded between 02.00 and 03.00am.  Many vehicles were left abandoned on the streets, local emergency services were called to 36 weather related incidents.  

It now is being reported that two people had to be rescued from the sea in the area, after being swept out from a nearby street in the raging waters.  More news to follow when available.

13th September – Bus Turistico may be taken off Benidorm´s streets – The vehicle has been circulating throughout the city for almost a decade with a dozen daily routes, despite not having any contract, concession, agreement or municipal authorization to carry out this activity

Apart from a permit for the occupation of public roads, of just over 6,000 euros per year, at least until 2017, the mercantile does not pay any fees for this commercial activity, unlike the tourist train that did go out to public tender which operated until the last legislature in exchange for a payment to the City Council of an annual fee of 182,000 euros.

The vehicle has also been violating the legislation that requires the occupants of all types of public transport with a driver to wear a mask.

The matter is now in the hands of the Contracting Department awaiting decisions.

September 12th – Refurbishment works of the future new Casino Mediterráneo Villajoyosa started today, reopening is scheduled for April 2023.

September 1st – 6 new pieces of art called ·”My Secret Garden” by Belgium sculptor. Arne Quinze have now been installed on the Paseo de Poniente. The 6 large, very colourful aluminium sculptures represent different aspects of evolution and will be in place until May 2023.

The sculptures can be seen in the section of the Paseo de Poniente (closest to La Cala), from the intersection of Armada Española and Vicente Llorca Alós avenues to reach Puerto Rico Avenue, where the great sculpture of the swans of the Taiwanese artist Hung Yi is located”.

At the moment sculptures of three internationally recognized artists such as Hung Yi, Juan Mejica and Arne Quinze coexist on the Paseo de Poniente”.

Few cities in the world can boast of having such a concentration of first-class art in less than a kilometre.

31st August – Local Casino to be re-opened.

Preliminary plans have been presented to the City Council of La Vila to re-open the original Casino Mediterraneo situated on the road from Benidorm to La Vila Joiosa.

This Casino first opened its doors in 1978 and attracted visitors from all over Spain and the rest of Europe, this was the first casino of its type to open its doors in the Province.  Its closure nearly 3 years ago on 19th March 2010 was a shock to the whole community, and since its closure the building has been left to deteriorate.

The plan is to re-open the casino itself in the shortest time possible, although no date has been stated as that depends largely upon administrative procedures and licencing permits etc.

There may also be future plans for other uses, such as a hotel next to the Casino.

31st August – LOCAL NEWS – UP AND COMING EVENTS  Ermita de Sanç (A place tucked away behind the El Cisne market on the outskirts of Benidorm) Sunday 25th September, and is the ‘Cagà de la Burra’. This unusual event takes place in the parking of the same ermita, and involves the marking out of what looks like a giant numbered checkers board on the ground…With 500 squares. Participants “buy” as many squares as they like, for ten euros each, when the squares are all sold, a well fed donkey is led into the area of the squares, and everyone waits for it to poop….The numbered square where it lands signals the winner, who walks away with the 1000€ prize!

27th August – The 20th XX Popular Swimming Crossing from the Island of Benidorm to Playa del Ma Pas will take place on August 28th. This distance covered will be nearly 2 nautical miles, that’s around 3.8kms.

320 participants will take part, boats will leave Calla Mal Pas between 07.00 and 07.30 to take the swimmers to the island. The race starts at 08.15 (from the island) and swimmers must complete the test in a maximum time of two hours.

There are 11 categories of swimmers and prizes are awarded for the first 3 in each category.

26th August – Scooter misuse in Benidorm – 300 disciplinary proceedings issued.

26th August – More FREE Parking coming to Benidorm – Another free parking area for Benidorm! But this time it is the Poniente side of town. The parking area will be for around 415 cars, and will be on an an area of 12,400 M2 in the area of “Avenidas de Cuba, Paraguay and Uruguay”. The entry and/or parking of caravans or motorhomes will not be permitted. The site is being cleaned, levelled and prepared now, this will be finished and open for use in a week or two maximum. The agreements between the land owners and the town hall to allow its use, will run until September 23rd of 2024, but can be extended with the agreement of both sides.

25th August – Tragic accident as British woman dies on her way to the Cross

24th August –  Hotel Robberies, 2 people detained.

In a joint operation carried out by Benidorm National police and the Guardia Civil, they detained the two person criminal gang that were responsible for the wave of robberies from hotel rooms in the town over the past few weeks. The couple, male and female of Algerian nationality, dressed in swimwear to blend in with real tourists before entering hotels and found quiet passageways where they could force open hotel doors. Once inside they took anything of value, sometimes even ripping out the entire locked safe.   On some occasions they even used the victims own suitcase to carry the loot out of the hotel!

Despite the leader of the gang using eight different identities, the police tracked them down and arrested them as they were about to commit yet another robbery in central Benidorm. The investigation continues but it is thought they have been the perpetrators of around 55 robberies.

According to the complaints filed by the victims, the thieves, who were traveling in a rental car with French license plates, stole about 9,000 euros in cash, bank cards with which they made purchases in shops, jewellery and mobile phones.  They are also accused of belonging to a criminal group, falsifying documents and fraud.

24th August – Monkeypox vaccinations – Health services of our region of the Comunidad Valenciana are starting to send out text messages to those people that are eligible for the “monkeypox” vaccine. The call up is of very limited reach, just 730 people in the entire region who are judged to be at particular risk are to be contacted. Risk factors are centered on those people who are receiving anti HIV drugs. So far only 94 people have received the vaccination in our region.

22nd August – Arrested in Benidorm.  Good bust for the national police of Benidorm over the weekend, as they located and detained a Portuguese national, wanted in his home country for a string of domestic violence and sexual offences committed against an ex partner. He was detained after checking into a hotel, and realising that the police were on to him, tried to run for it, resisting attempts to arrest him. He is wanted on a European arrest warrant, and faces seven years in jail. He was taken straight to the court in Benidorm, which decreed his transfer to the national court in Madrid which processes extraditions.

22nd Aug – Parking in Benidorm Benidorm town hall opened another free parking area on Saturday, after reaching a “loan” type agreement with the landowner. The parking which is situated on the Avenida Comunidad Valenciana, is of 1,900 M2, and will hold an estimated 95 cars. The land was cleaned up and gravel laid down, by the town hall, who are also responsible for its maintenance. The “loan” agreement is set to run until 30th September 2025, but could be extended if both owners and town hall are in agreement.

18th August – Benidorm Foietes Market – From August 24th the municipal Wednesday market returns to its usual location with more than 240 food and textile stalls. located behind the municipal Foietes sports centre and the Guillermo Amor Municipal Stadium where local football matches are played.  It is open each Wednesday during the morning from 08.00 until 13.30. Find information about all local markets HERE

17th August – Benidorm Occupancy Rates – President of Benidorm´s hoteliers organisation HOSBEC Toni Mayor, is hugely confident that the resort, and the rest of the Costa Blanca has left the devastating effects of Covid behind. This comes after figures for the first half of August show figures equal to those of pre Covid 2019.

Benidorm had an occupancy rate of 92%. As is normal for August, Spanish origin tourists made up the bulk of visitors at 49.2%, followed by UK passport holders at 27.2%, Portuguese at 7.5%, French at 3.9%, Dutch, Romanian, Italian and Belgian passport holders at figures between 1% and 2%. The second half of August sees a forecast occupancy rate of 86.3%.

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17th August – Pictured. ..Some of the precious family jewellery recovered by the national police in Benidorm, moments after it was stolen from a handbag of a woman visiting one of the towns markets.

The robbery was witnessed by a passer-by, who alerted the police…They had a rapid reaction team in the area, who carried out a search of the immediate surroundings of the market, resulting in them spotting the 51 year old female thief, and she was detained with the “family jewels” worth some 5,000€ still in her possession. The police handed them back to the owner, along with some basic advice on personal safety and what NOT to carry in your bag when visiting any busy place such as a market.

16th August –  200 people evacuated due to a fire at the Sol Pelicanos Hotel  – The fire was reported in the early hours of Tuesday morning at around 03.45, when fire alarms went off inside the hotel.  The Fire started in one of the hotel´s electrical systems, staff followed procedures and activated a partial evacuation of the hotel as a precautionary measure.  

The Provincial firefighters from Benidorm quickly assessed the situation informing guests and manages of the hotel that there was no risk to them and the situations was under control in just a few minutes.  The fire was located in an annex next to the hotel where several transformers and electrical frames are stored.

Local police were also in attendance to help with the evacuation of around 200 guests and staff, NO injuries were reported.

16th August – More road work disruption in Benidorm – Preparation work to bury the main tram line near the main station will start from 22nd August but the main work which is predicted to take 10 months will begin from September 12th.  The 30,000 vehicles a day that enter Benidorm on the CV70 will be diverted via the Avd Juan PabloII and the Comunidad Europea.  Residents and emergency services will have an alternative “Special” access route.

20th July – Butano Prices Fixted – Central government has stepped in to order by royal decree that the price of the 12. 5 Kg bottles of butano, used by so many households in the country…Be frozen at its current price. It was due to go up yesterday by 5%, the government action means that the official price (The one you will pay if collecting from the depot in Benidorm as an example) is 19.55€. 

20th July – Earthquake just off the coast of Alicante

19th July – A fire was reported on the lower slopes of the Sierra Cortina mountain near Finestrat village, at around 11.30. The fire which was fought using a helicopter and various ground units, was tackled quickly, preventing it from causing too much damage. The fire burnt mainly scrubland, with some small pines affected too. The cause of the fire has not been reported.

19th July – Benidorm Fest Owing to the huge success of this years Benidorm Fest, which saw qualifying rounds and the final of the competition to choose Spain´s Eurovision entry, an agreement has just been signed between the Mayor of Benidorm, the president of our region, and major national TV Channel RTVE, to hold next years qualifiers in Benidorm again. The two preliminary rounds plus the final will be held in the town between the 29th of January, and the 4th of February 2023

5th July –  Benidorm welcomes nearly 4000 youngsters, boys and girls, from all five continents for the 28th Costa Blanca Cup
Toni Perez, in the spectacular and colourful opening ceremony, invites participants to enjoy and encourages them to “play to be happy”
3,810 players – boys and girls – from 265 teams from 109 clubs and national teams from 15 countries, from five continents, met last night in Benidorm to participate in the opening ceremony of the 28th edition of the Costa Blanca Cup. to Levante Beach, Mediterranean Avenue and the Parque de l’Aigüera were last night the stage where the sportsmen march to the Julio Iglesias Auditorium that hosted the opening act of the most important youth soccer tournament and soccer hall for girls and girls.

Mayor Toni Perez welcomed them by highlighting the city’s main asset: “hospitality. ” So, he told them, “We welcome you with open arms, wishing you to enjoy with full intensity these days that will undoubtedly be unforgettable.” Pérez specified that the Costa Blanca CUP means “a week full of football, holidays, emotions, joys and everything that the competition awaits.”

This edition, the 28th, as the previous ones, Perez said, “gives you the opportunity of the power to play with teams from all over the world; the opportunity to share experiences with players from other nations, races and cultures; and to live, with all intensity.” the competitive soccer experience.”
Encouraged the mayor to preserve the values that the sport of football instils: “respect and coexistence” and praised Toni Perez the boom of the Costa Blanca Inclusive that this year adds a new modality pointing out that “football unites us, sister us and us makes better and more solidary,” reminded that this section of the tournament was awarded in 2021 in the football and futsal modalities at the Emprén Esport awards of the Trinidad Alfonso Foundation.

Concluded the mayor of Benidorm encouraging the more than 3,800 athletes, technical teams and managers and families who accompany them to “enjoy every minute you are living and you will live in this competitive and leisure Costa Blanca Cup”; “Play to be happy.”

The 28th edition of the Costa Blanca CUP will have eight headquarters and will again bet on ‘inclusive football’. The main headquarters is Benidorm and the subsidies are located in the borders of Altea, La Nucía, La Vila Joiosa, Polop, Finestrat, Calpe and Benissa. All of them will be played in the 600 games scheduled until July 9.
The 28th edition bets on ‘inclusive football’, for players with intellectual disabilities, an aspect that the mayor already highlighted in the presentation of the tournament, which he called global by including more and more people practicing sport and king.

Benidorm News Headlines 

29th June – Cannabis smoking associations are perfectly legal here in Spain, provided they are legally registered, and are run following strict guidelines set out for membership and use.

The main provincial court of Alicante has just ordered the closure of two local clubs, one in Benidorm (Benican), the other in Denia (Cannadenia), after they were found to be just “fronts” for the illegal sale and distribution of drugs.

5 defendants at the Benidorm club were given sentences of between four and six months for drug trafficking and one year for illicit association, 7 people at the Denia club were issued jail sentences of up to 2 years and a fine of 31,000€.

26th June – The National police of Benidorm have started their summer campaign of extra checks and controls in the towns busy areas.. Various places were checked at the weekend, and a number of people detained for drug related offences, as well as some that were non EU nationals found to be working illegally. The police have started 7 legal proceedings for allowing or tolerating drug use on premises, and another 7 for having people working without work contracts.

Remember that employing a non EU national without a work permit incurs fines that start at 10,000€ per illegal worker.

23rd June – Poniente beach receives from Tourism the Qualitur flag that accredits the quality of the waters and sand.  The Costa Blanca has received 86 awards in 11 municipalities.  Earlier this year it was reported that Poniente beach had lost its normal Blue Flag award which is being contested by the town hall, this was due to the quality of the water being registered on one day of testing as good instead of excellent which was because of a discharge of heavy rainwater in 2021.   See all the regions Blue Flag Beaches here.

23rd June – An alleged pyromaniac who could have been the cause of the fire in the Serra Gelada has been arrested.

Benidorm Local Police have arrested the man suspected of being the cause of last nights fires that broke out in Sierra Helada.

The Local and National Police organised a search of the local area after seeing footage of a man leaving the area and the man was arrested at 22.30 on Calle Napoles in the Rincon.

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22nd June – Fires controlled at Benidorm Cross

At around 20.00 three individual areas of scrubland were reported to be on fire in the vicinity of Benidorm Famous Cross, situated in the Sierra Helada, aerial photos showed a person fleeing the area, which could indicate that they were started intentionally.

The rapid intervention of the local fire services and four airplanes providing water, prevented the fires from spreading to other scrubland and residential area, no one sustained any injuries in the incident.   More news will follow when available 

6th June – Magic Villa de Benidorm Hotel, Updates 

The hotel chain Magic Costa Blanca has presented an interior reform plan (PRI) to be able to expand and reform the facilities of the Villa de Benidorm hotel.  In order to carry out this project, the company and the City Council will sign an agreement in which Magic Costa Blanca undertakes to pay 650,486 euros to the municipal land heritage.

The Villa de Benidorm, which has remained closed since November 2019, the current hotel has 120 rooms and a three-star category.

The new plans see an expansion on room sizes which would raise the hotels Star category to a 4* superior, extra floors are planned, raising the building from its current 7 floors to 12, this will add an additional 62 rooms, giving the hotel a total of 182 rooms, all common spaces will also be refurbed. 

Spanish Hotel Star Ratings Explained HERE

13th May – Iberia Festival 7th, 8th October

Welsh artist Bonnie Tyler is to appear at this years Iberia festival which is held in Benidorm on the 7th and 8th of October. This year sees the tenth anniversary of the festival, and after the enforced “covid break” of two years, this year they are going to make up for it big style! Bonnie appears on the Saturday, there are loads of other musical acts still to be confirmed.

13th May – Plaza de Toros de Benidorm (Benidorm Bull Ring)

Plans have been unveiled for the total upgrading of Benidorm´s old bullfighting ring and its surroundings. Plans for the ten mllion euro project are currently on display to the public at the town hall until May 18th.

The plans include the turning of the surroundings into a multifunctional social type facility, with new services such as a library, study rooms, youth center, multi-social-use center – which will function as a hotel of associations – meeting hall, youth information center, exhibition hall etc. These plans also include the creation of a stage in the and renovation of the stands in the bull square.The whole building and surrounding areas have been in a state of deterioration for years.

The costs of 10 million Euros are being shared between the Town Hall of Benidorm and FEDUSI funds

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6th May – New Hotel for 2023

The current Magic Fenicia hotel will be transformed into a 4* plus hotel to be named the Villa España belonging to the chain Magic Costa Blanca Hotels & Resorts, this will be a unique hotel.

The space occupied by ‘Magic Fenicia’ will be completely reformed and expanded, work that will place ‘Villa España’ on the front line of Poniente beach (next to Paseo Colón, and the city’s marina).

The 4* plus hotel will have 316 rooms and suites. Each floor of the hotel will be dedicated to an autonomous community and each room will bear the name of a town. In addition, in all of the rooms will be different objects, physical and virtual, representative of the culture, history and heritage of Spanish municipalities (images, audiovisual material, decorative elements, figures etc)

30th April –  Parking in Benidorm
Sunday night Benidorm Town Hall will begin painting and signage of the new green parking areas. These are areas where parking will be free for Benidorm residents and paid for those who are not. These GREEN areas correspond to “commercial streets and with a great presence of bars and restaurants.

Parking areas exclusive for residents are coloured orange or with a solid white line.

Please always check the signage for any parking restrictions.

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Legislation and Illegal Practices | Official tourism website

Face masks must be worn on public transport and in healthcare settings.

Madrid is a cosmopolitan city, home to over 3.1 million people of all nationalities. It is a very safe place, and there are a few laws that you may want to be aware of before arriving here.

Smoking ban

This Spanish law came into force in January 2011 to fight tobacco abuse and associated diseases, as well as to protect citizens, in particular minors. Under this law it is forbidden to smoke in enclosed public spaces (bars, health centres, schools, workplaces, government buildings etc. )

Spain has banned smoking in outdoor spaces around educational centres (except universities), healthcare centres, areas cordoned off for children’s parks, children’s play areas and at airports.

Fines for smoking in unauthorized areas range from €30 to €600.

City Ordinance on Protection against Noise and Thermal Pollution

In Madrid, there are laws in place to reduce noise nuisance.

During night hours (11pm to 7am), noise from houses and premises cannot exceed 30 decibels. In the daytime (from 7am to 11pm) the limit is set at 35 decibels.

Alcohol Sale and Consumption

According to the Law on Drug Addiction and Other Addictive Behaviours, people in Madrid are forbidden from selling or consuming alcohol on the street, except in outdoor cafés and bars and at tables placed by the doors of bars. It is also permitted during official fiestas, regulated by municipal ordinances. Violating this law can carry fines of up to €3,000.

Alcohol may not be sold, served or supplied to persons under the age of 18 (the minimum legal drinking age in Spain).

Travelling with pets

You can enter Spain with your dog, cat or ferret as long as it has its Pet Passport. The passport must indicate that your pet has been vaccinated against rabies more than 21 days before your trip, unless it is a booster vaccination. Your pet must be at least 12 weeks old before being vaccinated against rabies.

Dogs must be kept on a leash in public spaces or privately owned common areas, and must wear a muzzle if they are on the list of potentially dangerous breeds. They are allowed off the leash in designated areas as well as in certain parks and gardens, at particular times (7pm to 10am in winter and 8pm to 10am in summer).

Dog walking rules do not allow dogs to be bathed in fountains or ponds. They also forbid dogs to drink directly from drinking water fountains intended for public use.

Rules on dog fouling dictate that the person in charge of the dog must pick up the pet’s poop, especially when the dog fouls a spot people walk along.

Public transport

Dogs are allowed to travel on the Madrid Metro. Only one dog is allowed per passenger and it must be leashed and muzzled. You can travel with your dog at any time of the day, except at peak hours during the week, and must always go in the last carriage of the train. Read more

Dogs are not permitted on EMT buses, unless they are guide dogs or guide dogs in training. Small pets are allowed as long they are inside a pet carrier and do not bother other passengers.

All dogs are allowed on the Cercanías Renfe regional trains.

Bikes are allowed on the metro at all times in some stations and at certain times in the rest. Read more.

Scooters, skateboards, skates, or similar without an electric motor

Madrid City Council has regulated the use of scooters, skateboards, skates, or similar without an electric motor in addition to Urban Mobility Vehicles, such as segways, hoverboards, and bikes with a large basket or trailer, within the new Sustainable Mobility Ordinance.

The Sustainable Mobility Ordinance establishes rules that indicate where electric scooters can be ridden and parked. For example, they may not be ridden on the pavement, in bus lanes, streets with more than one lane in any direction, and sections of the M-30 road that do not have traffic lights.

They must be ridden exclusively on the road, and therefore they may not be ridden or parked on the pavement. They also cannot be used in bike lanes or on inter-urban roads, through roads, highways, motorways, or urban tunnels. The maximum speed is limited to 25 kilometres per hour.

In public parks, they can be ridden through areas used by bikes, but in the case of pathways shared with pedestrians, their speed limit is 5 km/hour. Electric scooters must abide by the maximum speed limit allowed on each road they are allowed to use, and like other vehicle users, you must not drink and drive an electric scooter.

In terms of parking, scooters must be parked in spaces marked for motorcycles and bicycles, and if none are available, in the general parking available on the side of the road.

Anger at Spain’s ‘Six Drinks a Day’ Rule for All-Inclusive Holidays

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Spanish officials have sparked outrage by enforcing a “six drinks a day” rule for all-inclusive holidays and in resorts on islands including Ibiza and Majorca.

The new law, which affects some hotels in the Balearic Islands, means that visitors are forced to pay extra if they want more than three free alcoholic drinks per meal.

Jason Walker, 42, who took an all-inclusive trip to Majorca to celebrate his cousin’s birthday earlier this week, was left “angry” and “upset” by the rules.

He paid $300 for his three-night trip with travel operator Love Holiday, which he assumed had entitled him to as much food and drink as he wanted.

But when the security officer arrived on the beautiful Mediterranean island, he was stunned to find out that there were limits on his free booze consumption.

Spanish officials have sparked outrage by enforcing a “six drinks a day” rule for all-inclusive holidays and in resorts on islands including on the island of Magaluf.
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Spanish officials first announced the new law in January but it has caught hundreds of visitors by surprise.

Walker is urging visitors who plan to jet off to similar Spanish resorts over the summer to check the small print or face incurring hefty drinks costs without warning.

He said: “We only found out when we checked in and only budgeted so much because thought all our food and drink would be covered.

“We were very upset and angry.

“We’ve come as a family of eight to celebrate my cousin’s 40th and while we have still had a good time, we have incurred extra costs as a result.”

The booze rule affects certain resort areas of the Balearic Islands, including Palma, Ibiza and Magaluf.

The new law, which states “alcoholic drinks will be limited to six per day,” is part of a package of measures designed to crack down on anti-social behavior.

It also includes bans on pub crawls, happy hours and two-for-one drink offers, which are all being enforced by hefty fines.

Walker, from Blackburn, England, said he understood the government is trying to stop rude and aggressive drinking behavior, but he believes the new rules need to be better advertised.

He said: “I understand they are trying to stem alcohol abuse and rowdy behavior, but I think this has been done very sneakily; I was not made aware of it and didn’t know about the law.

“We are also here as a family and all-inclusive is great for families as you don’t have to worry about budgeting for food and drink.”

Jason Walker, who took an all-inclusive trip to Majorca to celebrate his cousin’s birthday earlier this week, was left “angry” and “upset” by the rules.
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Walker called on travel operators to give their customers more information about how their trips might be affected by the draconian laws.

He also believes that holidays where a three-drink-per-meal rule is in place are being mislabelled and shouldn’t be branded as “all-inclusive. “

He said: “I have looked at the small print and the alcoholic drink rule is there, so I don’t think it should be sold as an all-inclusive inclusive holiday, it should be sold as half-board or something along those lines.

“If you are booking an all-inclusive holiday, I recommend that you look at the small print and see what is actually included and what’s not because the rules have changed.”

Travelers on social media have reacted furiously to the new laws, which many feel have not been widely publicized.

One Twitter user believed that inclusive holidays with booze limits should be marketed as “half-board” – and called for hotel contracts where this wasn’t clearly stated to be ripped up.

He said: “Brits will now be restricted to just six drinks a day, which can only be accessed alongside their lunch and dinner – offering them a mere three drinks per meal.”

“[That’s] usually referred to as ‘Half Board Plus.’ It’s time to cancel the hotel contracts for All Inclusive basis. “

A spokesperson for the ABTA – The Travel Association said the rules have potential to cause “confusion” among travelers.

They said: “ABTA strongly supports initiatives that improve the health and safety of holidaymakers, as well as the welfare of local communities.

“Some of the measures introduced by the Balearic Islands authorities to limit anti-social behavior have potential to cause confusion for UK holidaymakers.

“We welcome the recent clarification from the authorities, including that the restrictions will only apply to certain limited areas in Mallorca and Ibiza rather than the whole of the Balearics as originally proposed.

“ABTA will continue to engage with the Balearic Islands Government, ABTA Members and other parties, to encourage clear communication and exchange of information, in order to ensure holidaymakers traveling to hotels in the designated areas enjoy a positive customer experience.”

Travel operator Thomas Cook recently alerted their customers to the crack down on free booze through an email.

They said: “Please be advised that a decree has been issued by the Balearic Government on a new restriction for All Inclusive meal option.

“There is a maximum of six alcoholic drinks per person per day that can be served and these drinks will be provided only during lunch and dinner ( 3 each).

“Please be aware that Magalluf, El Arenal, Playa de Palma in Mallorca and Sant Antoni in Ibiza, there is new restriction on All Inclusive.”

Love Holidays, which sold the all inclusive holiday to Walker, has been asked for comment.

This story was provided to Newsweek by Zenger News.

Alcoholic drinks in Tenerife. Spain in Russian

The Canaries have a special relationship with alcohol. This is a free economic zone, which means that alcohol and tobacco are sold here at no extra charge, almost for pennies. In Tenerife, it will not be easy for a tourist who is not indifferent to strong drinks.

This place is amazing for at least two reasons. Firstly, there are authentic types of drinks here that you will not find anywhere else, and they are really good, and secondly, there are a lot of cheap imported alcohol of excellent quality. Of the nine hundred and eight and a half thousand inhabitants of the island, almost a third is Russian-speaking, but vodka and Russian beer are not sold here, and unlike mainland Spain there are no shops with nostalgic names like Troika or Matryoshka.

In second place in terms of numbers after “ours” are the British, Germans and Belgians. Getting a quality English gin, a range of Scotch whiskeys or German beers is not a problem. There are very few French in the Canaries, but excellent French cognacs are presented on the shelves in abundance. You will see a large selection of Spanish wines from the mainland starting at €1. Don’t worry, you can drink it too.

Classification of Spanish wines according to aging method

There are 68 wine regions in Spain. The very first, oldest is, of course, Rioja. Of every 10 bottles of wine produced in Spain, 4 bottles come from there. We talked about the traditional winemaking of the island of Tenerife. You can read about it in the article “Canarian Treasure: Malvasia, Tenerife Vineyards, Oenotherapy”.

Malvasia and other wines are classified according to the aging method. It is customary among Spanish winemakers to produce and sell aged wine. There is a category Joven (Joven) – these are young wines with a minimum aging period of 1 year, usually not stored in barrels, but bottled immediately. Most farms are trying to make their wine even better, so they strictly comply with even the minimum wine aging periods, and, if possible, exceed them.

The next category is Crianza. These wines have at least two years of aging, of which the wine spends half a year in the barrel. Such wine is always win-win delicious thanks to the oak from which the barrels are made. White and rosé wines in this category are aged in barrels for at least a year.

Reserva and Gran Reserva are wines aged three and five years respectively. Red wines are aged in barrels for a shorter time than rosés and whites.

Rum

In the middle of the 15th century, Spanish conquistadors appeared on the island. Assessing the local climate, the first thing they created was sugarcane plantations, because. sugar was the most popular commodity at that time. Soon the cultivation of sugar cane became the main source of income for local farmers, and plantations began to displace even pine forests. Of course, the production of sugar is no longer the same as during the slave trade, but the remaining plantations are carefully preserved, and the production of rum in the Canaries is widespread.

Rum is an indispensable companion for the production of sugar from cane. The basis of production is molasses, which is formed during the fermentation of the plant. It is pitch black and has its own name: molasses. Canarian rum is valued for its mild taste and aroma, warming properties. The alcohol content in it is from 40 to 80%. A special pride and visiting card of the Canary Islands is honey rum (ron miel). In fact, this is a mixture of rum with honey and a small amount of palm sap, it is less strong, 20-30 degrees. A delicious drink especially liked by the ladies.

By the way, it is impossible to get poisoned by alcohol in Tenerife: there are no fakes here, so you can take any bottle with the inscription ron miel in the store.

Other things to try:

• The Aldea brand is a rum from the island of La Palma, the only one made from cane grown there.
• The Arehucas brand is a rum from Gran Canaria, a large-scale production operating on imported molasses.
• Cocal brand – Tenerife rum, the plant is located in La Laguna.

Liqueurs

Continuing the story of strong alcohol, one cannot fail to mention the famous banana liqueur. This type of product is more focused on tourists. Traveling around the island, you notice huge banana plantations, and of course you will want to try the banana liqueur.

The drink is really insisted on local sweet bananas, so its taste is terribly sugary, and the color is poisonous yellow. To top it off, banana liqueur is often sold in plastic bottles and is cheap. Do not be embarrassed: despite the strange appearance and packaging, this is a natural product. Try it, where else can you find it? Here again we advise you to choose the brand Arehucas from Gran Canaria. They also produce honey, chocolate, berry, coffee, mint, apple liqueurs – for every taste and color.

Beer

Spanish beer cannot be remembered without sadness, especially if you are an experienced traveler and have been to Bavaria, the Czech Republic or Brazil. However, as in any hot corner of the Earth, the Canary Islands also love cold foam.

The first brewery appeared in the archipelago in 1924 with the Tropical brand. Fifteen years later, the Compania Cervecera de Canarias opened and the Dorada brand was born. Today they belong to the same owner. In Tenerife, Dorada dominates the sale, in Gran Canaria and the eastern islands – Tropical. The Canarians are very undemanding to an intoxicating drink, which is probably why the beer produced here is unremarkable.

Relatively recently, in 2000, another Canarian brewery appeared, producing beer under the Reina Oro brand. This is a natural beer without preservatives, produced in Tenerife in Guimar, near the South Airport. It tastes a little better than the first two. The fourth species is the ubiquitous San Miguel in Spain. The choice of beer in the establishments is very modest; Dorada and San Miguel are usually bottled. Lovers and connoisseurs of a foamy drink should not despair. As mentioned above, thanks to the large number of immigrants from the United Kingdom, every third bar on the island is an Irish pub with a good selection of beer.

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