Ibiza Clubbers Hit with £2,580 Fine for Breaching San Antonio’s Alcohol Ban

New Alcohol Fines for Clubbers

Clubbers in Ibiza now face fines of more than £2,500 if they break San Antonio’s newly introduced alcohol rules.

Updated Regulations and Increased Fines

The rules were first introduced in May last year when the Balearic government cracked down on high levels of alcohol consumption. This included introducing a ban on drinking alcohol on the street and a ban on the sale of alcohol in supermarkets between 9.30pm and 8am.

The changes affected key party centers including Playa de Palma and Magaluf in Mallorca, as well as San Antonio in Ibiza.

Now the rules have been amended, as a result of which the possible fines have increased. According to Birmingham Post and DJ Mag, the original fine for breaking the rules was between €500 and €1,500 (£430–£1,290), but this has now risen to €3,100 (£2,580).

It was also reported that those found guilty of violating the rules would be reported to their country’s embassy.

The restrictions do not apply to clubs, bars, and restaurants, but do apply to outdoor drinking and party boats within one nautical mile of San Antonio. All rules are due to remain in place until at least December 2027, and the Balearic government has also reportedly pledged an additional €16 million (£13.4 million) to improve tourism areas in the region.

According to Luis Pomar, press officer for the Balearic Islands Tourist Board, the laws were introduced to curb “anti-social behavior.”

Additional Changes in Tourism Regulations

Alcohol laws aren’t the only changes local governments have recently introduced to tourism destinations. Back in March, it was announced that a trip to Ibiza without accommodation booked could cost Brits up to £8,000.

In addition, Ryanair announced a ban on duty-free alcohol sales on flights from London to Ibiza.

The company said that “any alcohol purchased at airport stores or anywhere else must be carefully packed in a suitable piece of carry-on baggage, which will be marked at the boarding gate, and then placed free of charge in the aircraft’s hold.”

“If the alcohol is not suitable for placement in the luggage compartment (for example, in a plastic bag), then customers will be required to dispose of the alcohol in the provided containers,” they added. “Those who attempt to conceal alcohol risk being removed from the flight without any compensation or refund.”

Last August, luxury hotel Pikes Ibiza announced a ban on phones and cameras, which would be implemented every day of the week, in the hope of creating a positive change for visitors.

“Keeping your phone in your pocket and thinking about music – and knowing that everyone around you is doing the same – opens up a whole world of freedom not only on the dance floor, but also around Pikes, which is why we decided to implement this policy seven nights a week,” it said at the time in the statement.

“We want you to dance like no one is watching. We want both special guests at our booth and our regular DJs to feel as comfortable as if they were at a friend’s house party, with the freedom to dance, sing, jump, squeal, shout and celebrate the way they want. We want you to find your new best friends, make memories that will live in your mind instead of on your phone, and experience the magic of Pikes the way it was always intended. At the end of the day, what happens in Pikes stays in Pikes.”