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Fines of 750 euros for peeing in the sea in Marbella
Beach rules mean tourists won’t be allowed to save a spot with umbrellas or towels in the Costa del Sol either
Beware of getting caught short this summer, as the coastal authorities in Málaga are planning on doling out hefty fines to unfortunate beachgoers who decide to do their business in the sea.
Now that we’re fully into summer, which is expected to be the hottest in decades, town councils up and down the country are dishing out regulations to ensure that beach days are pleasant and safe for everyone. In the Costa del Sol’s premier tourist destination of Marbella, an ordinance is about to be released that will see swimmers fined a whopping 750 euros for peeing in the sea.
The official regulations, which will be implemented on 25 beaches, have actually been in place since 2004, but up until now the fine was a more modest 300 euros. The infraction has been politely specified as “physiological evacuation in the sea and on the beach”, but how exactly they’re planning on policing this unsavoury behaviour is anyone’s guess.
Other banned beach behaviour
This is just one of the measures that could come into force on Marbella beaches for this summer season if the ordinance is formally approved.
Other things which could lead to fines for beachgoers include playing ball and paddle games anywhere that other bathers might be disturbed, and organising beach parties, events or competitions without express authorisation in advance.
And to avoid the so-called ‘umbrella wars’ that have been brewing in other parts of Spain, namely Benidorm, over the past couple of summers, using a towel or any other personal belongings to reserve a spot on the sand will be strictly prohibited.
While there’s no ban on smoking, fines will be handed out to anyone throwing cigarette butts or food scraps on the beach.
The new regulations also point out that, in general, pets aren’t allowed on the sand or in the water anywhere but on the designated dog beaches.
Also of interest: What the different coloured beach flags mean in Spain
Image: Diliff via Wikimedia Commons
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