Gran Canaria: New rules for holidaymakers – intimacy now expensive!

Gran Canaria: New rules for holidaymakers – intimacy now expensive!

In Gran Canaria, a popular holiday destination, a new coastal regulation comes into force that more strictly regulates the behavior of tourists in the coastal region of Agaete in the northwest of the island. This measure aims to regulate the use of beaches and promenades and prevent inappropriate behavior. The new regulation prohibits intimate activities in water, bathing areas and other public coastal areas. These changes were both decided by the municipality of Agaete and, for the first time, by derwesten.de reported.

The sanctions for violations can vary significantly, with fines ranging from 30 to 3,000 euros. The seriousness of the offense determines the amount of the fine. However, holding hands and kissing are still permitted, while sexual acts in the water or at swimming areas are strictly prohibited.

Additional rules for an orderly visit to the beach

A variety of other rules accompany these new provisions. Smoking on beaches and their entrances is now prohibited. Playing music on sun loungers or in the immediate vicinity of beach accesses was also prohibited. Conventional parasols are no longer permitted; Instead, only stable structures that are safe even in strong winds may be used. Camping or camping near the beach is prohibited all year round.

Visitors must also be aware that reserving berths and blocking access routes are not permitted. The use of public facilities such as showers or foot washing stations will be restricted, although washing with soap or shampoo is prohibited. Fishing with rods is not permitted within 150 meters of swimming areas and near divers.

Skinny dipping and pets

Nude bathing is generally permitted, but there is an exception here too: this is not permitted on the beaches of El Risco, Las Nieves and in the natural pools of Las Salinas. Pets are allowed in the public coastal area, but must be kept on a leash and are not allowed into the water in the bathing areas mentioned.

These regulations come in the context of increasingly tightening regulations for tourists, including in other popular holiday destinations such as Mallorca. In the hope of promoting respectful and orderly coexistence, these measures are now in force and are likely to have a significant impact on the stays of many holidaymakers in Gran Canaria. Further details and current developments are available ksta.de to find.