Has Spain changed the rules for all-inclusive holidays?


Has Spain changed the rules for all-inclusive holidays? Has all-inclusive rules changed in Spain? The legislation was enforced in January 2022, and limits all-inclusive guests to six alcoholic beverages per day - three at lunch and three at dinner.


Are all-inclusive holidays worth it?

If you want to relax and enjoy yourself and not have to think about nothing or worry about nothing then choose an all inclusive resort. I've gone to restaurants even though I was in an all inclusive. You don't have to carry money or nothing. Just a room key and a towel.


Can you drink alcohol on a beach in Spain?

Also in Barcelona the consume of alcohol in public (streets, parks, beaches) is prohibited and fined.


What places in Spain have the 6 drink rule?

Holidaymakers jetting off to parts of Spain have been warned of a six drink limit if they are set to enjoy an all inclusive holiday. The new law enforces a drinking limit in parts of the Balearic Islands, including travel hotspots like Ibiza, Majorca and Menorca.


Can you walk around and drink in Spain?

According to the Law on Drug Addiction and Other Addictive Behaviours, people in Madrid are forbidden from selling or consuming alcohol on the street, except in outdoor cafés and bars and at tables placed by the doors of bars. It is also permitted during official fiestas, regulated by municipal ordinances.


What is the new 90 day rule in Spain?

Once you leave, you cannot return to Spain (or Schengen) without a visa until a further 90 days have gone by. For example, if you have spent 90 days in total in Spain and leave on June 29th, you cannot go back without a visa until at least September 28th.


What is the new law in Spain for all-inclusive?

The legislation was enforced in January 2022, and limits all-inclusive guests to six alcoholic beverages per day - three at lunch and three at dinner. The new laws came into effect to reduce the “issues of over-consumption of alcohol,” according to HotelManagement.net.


Which Spanish resorts are restricting all-inclusive?

Which Spanish resorts are restricting all-inclusive? Restrictions apply to Magaluf, Torrenova, Playa de Palma and El Arenal in Majorca. The only place affected in Ibiza is San Antonio Town.


Is Spain removing the 90 day rule?

Spain currently does not have any plans of changing the 90-day rule. Technically, this rule is not under Spanish jurisdiction, as it is a rule that applies to the whole Schengen Area. So even if Spain wanted to change this rule, the change can only be initiated by authorities of the European Union.


What happens if you spend more than 90 days in Spain?

Entry bans – If you're caught travelling in Spain – or any other Schengen country – past the 90-day period, you could be banned from re-entering for up to 3 years. Prison sentences – Staying in Spain for over 90 days in any 180 days without a valid visa can result in jail time.


What to expect from all-inclusive holidays?

An all-inclusive vacation is a vacation that includes all the essentials in the booking price. Besides accommodation, you can expect food, drinks, activities, and entertainment to be included, without having to pay extra for it.


How can we avoid the 90 day rule in Spain?

If you wish to be in Spain for longer than 90 days every 180, you must apply for a visa before you enter the country. There's a variety of visa options for both short and long-term stays. Read about long-term Spanish visas.


Is Spain still limiting all-inclusive drinks?

Does the 6-drink limit apply to the entirety of Spain? No. The rules apply only to certain parts of the Balaeric island, which includes Magaluf, Ibiza and Majorca. However, at the time of writing, the new rules only actually apply to Magaluf, El Arenal's Playa de Palma in Majorca and Sant Antonio in Ibiza.


Are there restrictions on all-inclusive holidays?

These rules mean, if you stay at an all inclusive hotel in one of these resorts, you can have a maximum of 6 alcoholic drinks a day as part of your all inclusive package – 3 at lunch and 3 with evening meals. Soft drinks are unlimited at any time of day and you can buy additional alcoholic drinks if you wish.