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Brits are being warned about a little-known rule that could turn a dream holiday to Spain into a nightmare.
Benidorm is the quintessential destination for “Brits abroad”, where more than a million people go to sunbathe each year.
Last fall, it was even named the most popular international destination for Brits, according to Tripadvisor’s Autumn Travel Index.
However, tourists will have to take a lot of money out of their pockets if they break an important list of rules.
Scroll down to find out how to avoid running out of money on your next getaway to Benidorm.
Brits are being warned about a little-known rule that could turn a dream holiday to Spain into a nightmare.
Benidorm is the quintessential destination for “Brits abroad”, where more than a million people go to sunbathe each year.
The new rule affects the place where tourists spend the most time abroad: the beach.
Time restrictions mean that if you are caught swimming in the sea between midnight and 7am, you will risk a fine of between €750 and €1,200 (£641.71 and £1,026.73).
The same rule applies to sleeping or camping on the beaches of Benidorm during these hours.
And these aren’t the only rules tourists should keep in mind – there’s a whole list that could make Brits splash out on cash.
Placing umbrellas and towels to reserve a space could see beachgoers shell out 150 euros (£128.34), while playing ball games outside designated areas will result in fines of 120 euros (£102.67).
Removing your clothes on a non-nudist beach will result in a fine of €650 (£556.15) and swimming when the red flag is flying a whopping €1,000 (£855.61), reports Birmingham live.
Urinating in the sea will cost you €150 (£128.34) and using soap and shampoo in the beach showers will cost you €650 (£556.15).
Fishing with a rod or net carries a fine of €750 (£641.71); if a harpoon is used, the fine is even higher: €1,100 (£941.17).
The new rule affects the place where tourists spend the most time abroad: the beach
Time restrictions mean that if you are caught swimming in the sea between midnight and 7am, you will risk a fine of between €750 and €1,200 (£641.71 and £1,026.73).
Surprisingly, drinking alcohol on the beach is also on this list and could set holidaymakers forking out €750 (£641.71).
It is important not to buy drinks from beach vendors as they are mostly unlicensed and unlicensed.
No smoking on the beach is another big rule: if you get caught you’ll have to pay a fine of up to €2,000 (£1,711.22).
For sex on the beach you will be fined €750 (£641.71) and for not covering yourself when you leave the beach to go to the city you will be charged up to €300 (£256.68).
Even building large sand sculptures is listed with a €150 (£128.34) fine, although it is important to note that this refers to those large enough to impede nightly beach cleaning, not sand castles for children.
And that’s not all: barbecues and bonfires are prohibited on all Benidorm beaches, as is sitting or sunbathing on the first six meters of sand near the water.