4 hours Ago By [email protected] (James Rodger)
All-inclusive hotels in Spain are introducing a "six-drink rule" to tackle excessive drinking. This means that guests at these hotels will be limited to six drinks per day, with the drinks spaced out - three during the day and three in the evening. Some establishments may allow patrons to buy additional drinks.
Christian Wolf, CEO of CW Real Estate Ibiza, explains: "Although binge drinking may be common practice in many countries, people in Spain like to take their time with drinking," and "Tourists often come to Spain ready to party, but what they don't realise is that binge drinking is not as accepted here,". Wolf emphasised: "It's important to enjoy yourself, but drinking to excess can lead to public disturbances, property damage, and strained relationships with the locals." He also added: "Time will tell if this rule will be effective, and if more establishments will enforce it or if it simply fizzles out.
" READ MORE: East Cork homeowners urged to apply as new €6m flood protection scheme launched READ MORE: 10 global acts that could headline Musgrave Park in summer 2025 He further stated: "This way they are not just drinking to get drunk, but to enjoy their time with their friends and family and have longevity throughout the night," The laws were first introduced in 2020 but have been toughened in 2024 to include shops stopping selling alcohol late at night and tighter controls on boats, reports Birmingham Live . Retailers selling alcohol are required to shut their doors between 9:30pm and 8am. An ABTA spokesperson stated: "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 travelling to hotels in the designated areas enjoy a positive customer experience.
" Those found to be drinking in a way that "disrupts coexistence, involves crowds or deteriorates the tranquillity of the environment" risk being fined between €750 and €1,500..
