BRITISH holidaymakers and stag and hen party revellers will have to curb their drinking or face big fines under a new Spanish crackdown.
The regional government of Catalonia, which includes the city of Barcelona, has banned “happy hour” drink offers in bars and nightclubs.
Not only is Barcelona one of the most popular destinations for pre-wedding trips for Britons, but the area of Catalonia also includes a number of much-visited Costa Brava resorts, such as Lloret de Mar.
Also, there is now the possibility the ban could be extended to other parts of Spain as the Catalonia move has been welcomed by Spain’s health minister, Trinidad Jiminez, who said that similar measures would be considered in a new national health bill being prepared.
Two-for-the-price-of-one drinks offers have been banned during certain times, as have unlimited drinks after payment of an entrance fee.
