With most people in holiday mode, it’s time to head to your destination. Is that place in Spain? If it’s the beach in Calpe, make sure not to leave your beach gear unattended for too long, or you could face a hefty fine.
The Spanish town of Calpe, in the province of Alicante, is cracking down on beachgoers who reserve space for themselves on the beach.
Fine for beachgoers
The town council reminded beach visitors that according to the municipal regulations for the use and management of the coast, it is forbidden to set up objects such as chairs, hammocks, and umbrellas before 9 a.m. to avoid hindering the cleaning of the beaches, reports CNN.
Those who do not comply with this rule risk being reported, having their belongings removed, and receiving a fine of €250 euros.
Tourists (returning) problem in Spain
Chairs, hammocks, and umbrellas left unattended for more than three hours during the day may be removed, the council stated. They also mentioned that they have been receiving complaints for years about people reserving spots on the beach, while other visitors arrive mid-morning only to find the beach already occupied with items but no sign of their owners.
The issue of beachgoers taking up space is also a daily problem in the nearby holiday hotspot Benidorm. There has been increasing protest against holidaymakers in Spain in recent months.
In the Spanish coastal town of Platja D’Aro, fines can also be imposed. Not for tourists on beaches, but for tourists in ‘piemelpakken’ (revealing outfits).
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