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Penalties at a Spanish tourist hotspot.
On the famous Levante beach in the town of Benidorm (in the Alicante province of the autonomous community of Valencia), located on the Mediterranean coast, tourists wishing to build sandcastles must obtain a permit from the city beforehand. Failure to do so may result in a fine of up to $150. Other behaviors on the beach, such as smoking, sleeping, or using bath soap or shampoo, can also result in fines of hundreds of dollars.
Want to build a sandcastle on Levante beach in Benidorm? You'll need to apply for a permit beforehand, otherwise you could be fined up to 150 euros.
Similar to Sorrento in Italy, several tourist hotspots in Spain, such as Barcelona and Majorca, also prohibit women in sexy bikinis and shirtless men from walking around outside of beaches and swimming pools. Violators face fines of up to $300 in Barcelona and $600 in Majorca.
Furthermore, those who enjoy sipping a beer while out and about or strolling through tourist hotspots like Madrid or Barcelona should beware, as drinking alcohol in public is prohibited in those cities. Violators can face fines of up to $600.
Penalties imposed on "sexy bikini models" for violating ban at tourist hotspot Sorrento.
Italy has just introduced hefty fines of up to 500 euros (500 USD) for tourists deemed "indecent" (sexy bikini models and shirtless men outside of beach areas) at the popular resort of Sorrento. Additionally, tourists should note that from 2023 they will have to pay a fee of 3-10 USD to visit Venice. Those who fail to pay this fee could face fines of up to 300 USD.
Italy has just introduced a hefty fine of up to 500 euros for tourists deemed "impolite" in the popular resort town of Sorrento.
For example, across Europe, Britons must affix a UK label to their cars when driving in the European Union (EU), as the GB identification code is no longer permitted. Violators can be fined £120 ($141).
The Daily Mail, citing the British money transfer service FairFX on August 26th, listed some even more surprising behaviors where tourists, believing themselves innocent, can still face hefty fines at popular tourist destinations.
Penalties at Greece, a popular tourist destination.
Lalaria Beach on Skiathos Island – once a filming location for the famous American movie Mamma Mia – is adorned with countless beautiful, round white pebbles.
Tourists love them and often take them home as souvenirs. Concerned that this could damage the beach, taking pebbles away is prohibited, and violators can face fines of up to $775.
Lalaria Beach on Skiathos Island, a filming location for the movie Mamma Mia!, is filled with beautiful white pebbles.
Penalties at Portugal, a popular tourist destination.
Tourists who prefer wild camping and choose Portugal are in the wrong place and could face fines of up to $600. Since the beginning of 2021, Portugal has prohibited the use of mobile homes or camper vans for camping between 9 PM and 7 AM in locations other than official campsites.
The country also prohibits smoking in enclosed public areas, with fines of up to $750.
Camping in the wilderness is prohibited in this country, with fines of up to 600 euros.
Consuming alcoholic beverages in public places in Madrid and Barcelona.
Tourists who want to drink beer while out and about in Madrid or Barcelona should be careful. Drinking alcohol in public is prohibited in these cities, with fines of up to 600 euros.
Tourists who want to drink beer while out and about in Madrid or Barcelona should be careful.
