BRIT holidaymakers have been warned that a common mistake could see them slapped with a £500 fine. An official has slammed tourists who make the error and said they "don't want this type of tourism". Brits jetting off to Spain this summer have been warned about stringent dress codes in certain tourist hotspots.
In parts of Spain, there are strict rules that ban the wearing of bikinis and swim trunks in some public areas, as well as prohibiting going shirtless. Those who flout the rules will land themselves in hot water and could face a fine of up to £500. The Foreign Office is warning sun-seekers that failure to cover up away from the sand and surf could result in a run-in with local police.
Though beachgoers are still free to sport swimwear on the beach or by the pool , it's against the law to wander the streets in just your beach attire in certain Spanish locales. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) warns: "In some parts of Spain it's against the law to be in the street wearing only a bikini or swimming shorts." Going topless has also been made illegal in select regions, with potential fines available for those showing too much.
"Being bare-chested is also illegal in some areas in Spain. You may be fined if you're caught wearing swimwear on the seafront promenade or adjacent streets," the Foreign Office says. In Barcelona strolling through the town centre in a bikini could see you £250 shorter.
Over on the Balearic Islands wardrobe mishaps including s.