Can you walk around with a beer in Barcelona?
Can you walk around with a beer in Barcelona? But, and here's the crucial part, if you are calm and civilised then the police tend to turn a blind eye. Never forget that holding that open can of beer in the street is technically against the law, and try to hide it from the police, who are well within their rights to hit you with a fine if they feel like it.
How strict are drinking laws in Spain?
One of the most important things to know is the law on alcohol. In Spain, the minimum purchasing and drinking age for alcohol is 18. So, make sure your kids are 18 before they purchase beer or wine even, if accompanied by their parents or other adults.
What is the 3 drink rule in Spain?
According to a letter sent by tour operator Thomas Cook to customers which confirmed the new rule updates, all-inclusive no longer means unlimited drinks. Instead, holidaymakers will be allowed three drinks at lunch and three drinks at dinner as part of their package. Any more they'll have to pay for.
Can you walk and drink alcohol in Spain?
Drinking alcohol in the streets? No, that's illegal. One of the favoured habits of young people in Barcelona used to be – and still is – congregating in public squares with six-packs of Estrella Damm, the local beer, and happily drinking and smoking the balmy Mediterranean nights away till the early-late hours.