ENGLAND – Thomas Cook has warned holidaymakers heading on Spain holidays that a new ‘six drinks a day’ rule is being imposed in the Balearic Islands.
In a bid to crack down on drunken behaviour from tourists, the Balearics government has introduced a new rule across the islands, including Majorca and Ibiza, capping the number of drinks Brits can enjoy during all-inclusive holidays.
Uk holidaymakers will be restricted to six drinks a day, alongside their lunch and dinner, meaning that you’ll only be able to have three drinks per meal. Essentially, the new rules will mean Brits won’t be able to enjoy drinks by the pool.
The Daily Star reports that as a result of the new rules, Thomas Cook has issued a warning to Brits who have booked package holidays for the upcoming summer season. (The brand sells holidays to Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca).
An email sent out to customers booked on these trips read: “Please be advised that a decree has been issued by the Balearic Government on a new restriction for All Inclusive meal option. There is a maximum of six alcoholic drinks per person per day that can be served and these drinks will be provided only during lunch and dinner (3 each). Please be aware that Magalluf, El Arenal, Playa de Palma in Mallorca and Sant Antoni in Ibiza, there is new restriction on All Inclusive.”
Other rules will also include an end to pub crawls, the sale of alcohol in shops between 9.30pm and 8am, while in some areas it won’t be possible to advertise party boats.
Earlier this year, when the idea of a drinks limit was being discussed, Balearic Islands Tourism minister Iago Negueruela said: “We want British tourists – we don’t want this type of tourism. British tourism is essential for our islands. We share with the British government the view that some images of British tourists are embarrassing. We want to put a stop to bad behaviour. We will increase the police presence in these areas and the number of inspectors – we will have zero tolerance for tourism excesses.”
Currently, the Balearics are open to fully vaccinated Brits for holidays. This means having received a full vaccine course. To be considered fully vaccinated this needs to have been completed within 270 days of travel, otherwise you’ll also need a booster jab.
Those who can show proof of recovery from Covid within the last six months will also be able to visit.
