Spain introduces new money saving rule affecting holiday travellers

Thanks to a new law, thirsty Brits could save a decent amount of money on holiday expenses when traveling to Spain.

Until now, Spanish restaurants could choose to offer tap water and choose to charge for it.

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A new law has been introduced that will force all pubs to offer tap water to their customers for free.

The regulation states: “Hospitality establishments must always offer consumers, customers or users of their services the opportunity to consume unpackaged water free of charge and in addition to the offer of the same establishment.”

It coincides with Spain’s push to reduce its use of plastics, particularly plastic water bottles, which often litter tourist hotspots.

Water fountains will also soon be installed near city centers and beaches. So if you take a refillable bottle with you to spend days exploring the city, you can save even more money.

Meanwhile, today Spain has dropped its rule mandating face masks indoors.

The Spanish government confirmed that the coercive rule will be lifted on April 20, 700 days after it was introduced.

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From today, wearing face masks is no longer required in covered spaces such as shops, supermarkets, restaurants and bars, as well as gyms, theaters, cinemas or concerts.

It will continue to be needed on all public transport, on airplanes, in health services of all kinds and in pharmacies.

Over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend, British tourists hit Benidorm’s beaches as the destination returns to pre-Covid visitor levels.

Those who flock to the Spanish beaches this summer should be aware new rules that could see holidaymakers landed with £2,400 fines.

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