Mind your Ps and Qs in Mallorca this summer
Strict set of rules in key resorts
Check the rules and regfulations if staying in Magalluf this year. | Photo: Majorca Daily Bulletin reporter
12/05/2023 11:21
For the millions of Britons heading to Mallorca and Ibiza this summer, they need to be aware of the strict rules which have been introduced with the backing of the British Foreign Office in an attempt to crack down on antisocial behaviour and increase safety and security for holidaymakers in key resorts such as Magalluf, Playa de Palma and Sant Antoni in Ibiza.
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SaraIt's not a "rule" to be "enforced" and it's not specifically aimed at Brits (despite how the British tabloids choose to frame it). It's simply allowed for customs officers to demand it, should the person seem dodgy in some way. Aside from the fact that customs has queues to process and doesn't have time for frivolousness, I doubt most tourists seem dodgy, so it's no surprise that it's not something they'd demand very often.
Jules OThank you Jules.
Piers de-VillneuveImagine the French that go there so if they are a lower IQ all round. The French would probably go on strike mid holiday.
@Jason D. Trust me , the average IQ of a Brit that goes to Magaluf is barely half that number and just slightly higher than that of a goldfish.
Sara - it's not being enforced - in Mallorca at least. I couldn't comment regarding other Spanish airports. Since most (over-18) Brits arrive through automatic passport gates at Palma airport, there is no mechanism to check such docs. And I suspect there isn't the will to do so either.
Piers de-VillneuveThe average IQ of a person from the UK is 99.12, versus 96.69 in France. Source - World Population Review 2023. Next time, think before mocking an entire nation.
Talking of rules, does anyone know whether proof of accommodation is actually being enforced on entry to Spain for British citizens since Brexit? I have British visitors coming to stay with me this summer and would like to know whether it is really necessary for me to go through all the process of applying for a “carta de invitación” for them. I’m sure there must be a number of MDB readers who are resident and expect or have had British visitors this year. I can only imagine that this requirement would cause even longer queues at passport control.
Its very sad that the average IQ of a Brit is so low that they have to be told not to wear football tops and swimming trunks for a meal out (actually a lot of fat tattoed Brits don't even wear a top), not to jump off balconies and not to buy 24 cans of Estrella Damn each from the supermarket to drink before going clubbing. Oh and surely its only Brits that think 6 alcoholic drinks with food isn't enough 🤷♂️