Make sure to follow the beach rules (Image: Getty) Do you dress differently when you go on holiday ? While of course we opt for cooler clothing with warmer temperatures, certain items could land you in trouble in some countries. Brits heading to the beaches of Portugal and Spain this summer should be cautious with their choice of beach accessories. Authorities have introduced strict regulations against loud music speakers.

Violations could result in fines of up to £3,400, aiming to preserve the tranquillity of the coastal areas. The National Maritime Authority (AMN) has announced that loud music speakers are prohibited on the beaches. As stated in the public beach notice, decree-law number 159/2012 forbids “the use of sound equipment and activities that generate noise which could cause discomfort on the beaches,” this is according to experts Wheeldon Brothers who have shared what you need to know.

READ MORE: Beautiful part of Greece just as pretty as Crete or Rhodes with less tourists Music speakers are prohibited on beaches in Spain and Portugal (Image: Getty) They said: "This is not exclusive to Portugal, as Spain enforces similar strict rules. In Alicante, there is a crackdown on noise pollution, with tourists facing fines of £525 if they talk while listening to music on beaches. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.

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