Tips

• Please bear in mind that the following conducts are FORBIDDEN in Spanish territory:
  • Drinking alcoholic drinks under the age of 18.
  • Possessing or using drugs in public spaces or public transport, as well as throwing around the materials used for it.
  • Smoking in closed public spaces, such as healthcare facilities, shopping centres, bars, restaurants, cafés, grocery shops, bus, train or metro stations, seaports, airports, urban and commuter transport, hotels and hostels, theatres, cinemas and sports facilities. However, smoking is allowed in outdoor areas, except for playgrounds or the surroundings of healthcare facilities.
  • Disrupting public order or blocking access and passage by any means in public spaces.
  • Causing severe damage to street furniture (bus stops, litter bins, recycling bins, etc.).
  • Driving barefoot or with shoes that may make driving dangerous (flip-flops, high heels...) or without clothes that cover your upper body.
  • Camping, parking or driving on the beach.
• Please remember that it is MANDATORY:
  • To show your passport or ID to Spanish National Police officers or other law-enforcement officers when asked to do so, as well as complying with their orders and requests.
• The following conducts may be SANCTIONED BY LAW:
  • Drinking alcoholic beverages in public areas.
  • Public urination and defecation.
  • Making noise that disturbs public order or neighbours sleeping, or disrupts the activities carried out by local citizens.
  • Naturism on beaches, except in those where it is permitted by the local city council.
  • Littering the street or throwing rubbish outside of recycling/litter bins.
  • Possessing or using drugs in public spaces.
  • Driving people to help them get access to illegal drugs.
  • Requesting or accepting sexual services in exchange for money in public areas.
  • Damaging public or private buildings or real estate.
• The following could be indicators of SWINDLING:
  • Offers or prices that are substantially lower than the original value of a product.
  • Products sold through street trading.
• Cuando pague conWhen paying by CARD:
  • Remember to do it yourself; do not let someone else take your card for payment.
  • Double check the amount on the payment terminal before paying.
• Regarding ATMs:
  • At ATMs, look around before making a transaction.
  • Be suspicious if someone gets too close to you.

To ensure your safety, REMEMBER: not to publish your holiday plans on social media.