The Foreign Office has warned UK tourists in Spain they could face a hefty fine for not wearing 'appropriate' clothing in certain areas, and it's left Brits confused Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters Get the latest top news stories sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter We have more newsletters UK holidaymakers in Spain have been cautioned about potential £500 fines for going shirtless. The Foreign Office has clarified: "In some parts of Spain it's illegal to be in the street wearing only a bikini or swimming shorts. Being bare-chested is also illegal in some areas in Spain.
You could be fined if you're caught wearing swimwear on the seafront promenade or adjacent streets. "For security reasons, some public authorities in Spain do not allow the burka or niqab to be worn in their buildings. If you visit town council buildings wearing a burka or niqab, you may be asked to remove it while inside.
" Depending on your location within the country, fines of up to £500 can be imposed on anyone violating the ban. Barcelona, which welcomes 27 million visitors annually, issues £250 penalties to individuals sporting their one and two-pieces in public. Moreover, while being shirtless while driving isn't explicitly illegal, Spanish law forbids anything that hinders safe driving.
This includes wearing inappropriate clothing or footwear, and drivers caught doing so could face a 200 euro fine. As rep.