Is it illegal to smoke on terraces in Spain?


Is it illegal to smoke on terraces in Spain? The Balearic Islands and the Valencian Community are the only two regions in all of Spain that still have a ban on smoking on outdoor bar and restaurant terraces, a measure that was introduced across the country at the height of the coronavirus pandemic and quickly abolished in most areas.


Can you smoke on the beach in Barcelona?

Barcelona was the first major city in Spain to ban smoking on beaches. It joins hundreds of other seaside destinations in prohibiting cigarettes. Beaches in Catalonia, Andalusia, Murcia and Galicia also forbid lighting up.


Which beaches in Spain have banned smoking?

A ban on smoking was brought in earlier this on 28 beaches including Playa de Talamanca in Ibiza, Platja Gran in Menorca, and Sant Joan in Mallorca. The latest seaside destination to follow suit is Caló des Moro in San Antonio on the island of Ibiza.


Is spain smoker friendly?

Traditionally a smoker-friendly country, Spain has had a workplace smoking ban since 2005 and a total ban on smoking in bars and restaurants since 2011. Smoking is banned in a few outdoor areas as well, including schools, hospitals and playgrounds.


Can you smoke a joint at the beach?

Smoking and vaping any products, including cannabis, are not allowed in public areas of buildings and most workplaces. Other areas where smoking and vaping are not allowed include, but are not limited to, restaurants, bars and public spaces like parks and beaches.