- Late evening sales of drinks are prohibited in party zones
- Party boats are also prohibited in areas with high tourist activity
- The move comes after the British were warned they could face fines for rowdiness
The government of the Balearic Islands has imposed a total ban on the sale of alcohol between 9:30 PM and 8:00 AM in an effort to tackle so-called low-quality tourism.
The new Balearic Islands decree, which will be in force until at least December 2027, completely bans late-night liquor sales in Llucmajor, Palma and Calvia in Mallorca and Sant Antoni in Ibiza.
It also prohibits party boats from operating within one nautical mile of these destinations and from picking up disembarking passengers in this area.
The ban comes after the government warned about it rowdy Brits could face hefty fines after the introduction of tougher new penalties for bad behaviour for ignoring civil rules in the biggest holiday destinations.
The mayor of Mallorca's capital Palma said one of his main objectives is to 'correct rude attitudes', and this applies to holidaymakers and locals alike.
Late evening sales of drinks are banned in Ibiza and Mallorca
Jaime Martínez said that under the new citizen ordinance, violators could face fines of up to €3,000, depending on the severity of the violation. The new rules will come into effect in a few months.
The new rules include a ban on drinking parties in public places, graffiti, scooters and even nudism and semi-nudism.
This new regulation tightens the sanctions on activities that damage or pollute the city's public space.
According to the mayor, the current regulation is too “lax” and more sanctions are needed to promote one of the main objectives of his mandate: “Correct rude attitudes.”
It comes after he told leisure industry bosses at the ITB Berlin tourism fair earlier this month that he and his government are working to stop “rampant” irresponsible tourism on the island.
According to the ordinance, the offense will be considered serious if the consumption of alcohol on public roads disrupts community life, involves crowds or deteriorates the tranquility of the environment.
Tourists seen walking on the street in Magaluf
If you break this rule, you will get €750 to €1,500 back. If it is considered very serious, the fine can range from €1,500 to €3,000.
In this regard, the mayor has pointed out that areas have been identified where “we must act with greater presence”, such as Santa Catalina, Palma beach or Paseo Marítimo.
The amount of violations for graffiti or slogans will be increased from €100 to €750 to fines from €1,500 to €3,000.
In the case of minors committing graffiti vandalism, the mayor explained that parents will be held responsible and will have to ensure payment of fines and the costs of removal by the town hall.
It is prohibited to place banners, posters and advertising leaflets in municipal buildings or facilities, in public spaces and on street furniture. The sanctions will therefore vary from €750 to €1,500.
The placement on monuments, monumental buildings or on traffic signs that make their visibility difficult will also result in a serious infringement, amounting to € 1,500 to € 3,000.