28 – 29 February 2024 Calpe
Just having our last walkabouts and cycles.
We spotted the well maintained cycle as it arrived next to us outside a shop I guess its an anti theft deterrent having a bike like this.
Below is some beach information for you all hopping to have some fun on the beach !!!
Whether you live here in Spain full-time or are on your holidays, there is a very good chance that you will want to visit many of the beautiful beaches that we have on offer.
The wonderful year-round weather here means that beach usage is not restricted only to the summer months; many of us get to use the beach out of season also.
But did you know that there are many things that you cannot do on the beach by law and if you are caught, you could face a hefty fine of up to €3,000?
Washing with soap and shampoo at beach showers is illegal at all Spanish beaches. In certain regions such as Malaga, Benidorm and Valencia this also applies to washing with soap in the sea. The fine for this would be somewhere in the region of €750.
For those who like to drink to excess and then sleep it off on the beach, think again. In many regions, spending the night sleeping on the beach or camping on the beach is completely forbidden and in areas such as Valencia could result in a fine of up to €1,500.
Nudism is a popular pastime for many, but do this on the majority of non-nudist beaches and you may end up with a fine of up to €750.
If you head East to Chipiona, Cadiz and decide to spend some time on the beach you will want to pay extra attention as several things could end in a fine of up to €300. These include throwing cigarette butts, leaving sunflower and other nut shells and litter on the beach and also the use of loud sound equipment and musical instruments. More serious offences can result in fines of up to €900.
On certain beaches playing with a bat and ball and other sporting equipment is only permissible in designated areas. While in Malaga it is only acceptable if done at a distance of six metres or more from other beach-goers. Don’t forget your tape measure!
Barbecuing on the beach is another grey area. In most cases, police authorisation must be sought before lighting up. In some areas such as Salobrena, fines of up to €3,000 can be imposed for those who do not follow the rules. Ouch!
For those who smoke or wish to have an alcoholic beverage on the beach, you should also take note. Some local councils only allow smoking, vaping and the consumption of alcohol in certain designated areas.
Cigarette smoke and butts can be a real menace for non-smokers and children building sandcastles. Cigarette butts contain thousands of toxic substances and contain plastics making them harmful to our environment and marine life.
Several regions in the country have already adopted the measures creating smoke-free beaches and zones including Galicia, Murcia, Catalonia, Andalusia, Asturias, the Canary Islands and the Balearics with other regions of the country soon to follow suit.
And as for sex on the beach (not the cocktail), this is also illegal!
In Benidorm and no doubt other regions, there are time restrictions, which means you are not allowed to swim in the sea or use the beach between 11 pm and 7 am. This is generally imposed for safety reasons and to allow for the cleanup of the beach.
The city council of Vigo, in Galicia also warned holidaymakers (and locals) that urinating in the sea will also now be considered an infringement of hygiene and sanitary regulations. Anyone caught doing it can now be fined up to €750.
Many of us like to take our dogs for some exercise on the beach and although this is fine in several areas, there are still a large number of beaches where this is not permitted. Some beaches allow domestic animals on the beach only at certain times for example before 8 am and after 9 pm. Note that guide dogs are permitted on all Spanish beaches.