Balearics clashing with Spanish government over terraces smoking ban
The Balearic health ministry has proposed a voluntary scheme for creating smoke-free terraces.
Ban on smoking on terraces goes down in flames with Mallorca bars and restaurants
"It is an unnecessary nuisance that will cause us very significant financial losses”.
Sun, sea and now smoke free: Barcelona bans cigarettes on the beach
No smoking on the beaches.
Smoking in Palma, Mallorca
Different smoking restrictions were introduced during the pandemic.
Smoker in Palma, Mallorca
Stand still! Smoking allowed in the street so long as the smoker isn't walking.
If it moves ... : the week in Mallorca
Smokers had to stand still; Mallorca followed Scotland's lead (after a fashion); and there was an outbreak of experts.
Frank Confidential
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Health
Spain's Canary Islands curb smoking amid COVID-19 worries
Smoking will be banned when people cannot maintain a 2-metre (6.5-foot) distance between each other on the islands, which are popular with tourists.
Beaches
Caló des Moro to become no-smoking and no-alcohol
Santanyi town hall wants to tackle anti-social behaviour and overcrowding at the beach.
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Comment
Comment: Can’t drink, can’t smoke...
The smoking ban on terraces looks to stay and now the price of alcohol is going up.
Humphrey Carter20/04/2022 09:45