Barcelona imposes steep fines on tourists for new behavior bans

Barcelona’s city council has introduced a sweeping set of fines targeting unruly tourist conduct. Under the new ordinance, going shirtless outside beaches or sports venues may incur penalties of €120‑€300 (≈ 3,000‑7,000 CZK). Wearing sexually explicit costumes, organizing or promoting “pub‑crawling” tours for bachelor parties, and other indecent displays face the same fine range.

Littering rules are also tightened: discarding a tissue, gum wrapper or any small waste can attract fines up to €750 (≈ 18,000 CZK). Dog owners must now flush their pets’ urine with water, or risk a €300 (≈ 7,000 CZK) penalty. Alcohol consumption in public spaces, feeding wildlife, and making excessive noise are among the other offenses listed, with fines ranging from €30 to €1,500 (≈ 730‑36,500 CZK).

Mayor Jaume Collboni emphasized that the measures aim to protect residents’ quality of life and curb the “mass tourism” impact on the city. Similar restrictions are already in place on other Spanish islands such as Mallorca and Ibiza, reflecting a broader national push to regulate tourist behaviour.