With Europe preparing to beat new visitor records in 2025, several destinations are squeezing control over tourist behavior. Restrictions, prohibitions and fines multiply from Spain to Greece, passing through Italy, France, Croatia and Portugal. Those who are thinking of traveling on vacation on the European continent this summer, you should know the new rules well to avoid unpleasant and, in many cases, quite expensive.
Spain: Even the beach has tight rules
In Spain, the fight against disorderly tourism is increasingly visible. In several coastal zones, such as Barcelona, the whaares and the Sol Costa, it is now forbidden to smoke on the beaches, with fines that can reach 2,000 euros. Booking sun loungers and leaving them empty for hours also entitles you to fine up to 250 euros, says Executive Digest.
In places like Marbella or Vigo, urinating in public, even at sea, can cost up to 750 euros. In Malaga and Barcelona, circulating off the beach as a bath can be expensive, such as driving with slippers, which although not illegal, can result in a fine up to 200 euros if the agent considers the inappropriate footwear. Ibiza, Majorca and the Canaries adopted even more severe measures, with ban on boat parties, limitation of alcohol consumption on the public road and fines up to 3,000 euros for excessive behaviors.
Italy imposes limits
In Italy, mass tourism led to the creation of rates and restrictions. If you plan to travel there, be aware that Venice started to charge an entry between 5 and 10 euros per daily visitor, and who does not pay risks a fine up to 300 euros. Using megaphones, circulating in large groups or swimming in channels is also prohibited, with fines up to 1,000 euros.
Portofino has created zones where to stop to take selfies can cost 275 euros. In Garda, swimming in dangerous areas or jumping from cliffs has already led to fines of 700 euros. Until playing football can go out for 600 euros. Beach outfit off the sand is also penalized in Sorrento, with fines that can reach 500 euros. Pompeia limited the number of daily visitors to 20,000 and the Rome Coliseum only allows 3,000 people at the same time. The fraudulent sale of tickets is being supervised.
France also imposed some restrictions for those who will travel
For those who want to travel to France, especially in Paris, know that there is less and less tolerance for abusive behaviors, it refers to the same source. Drinking alcohol on the public road, even next to the seine, may be worth 135 euros of fine. At Côte d’Azur, excessively revealing clothing outside the beach, like bikinis or being shirtless, can yield fines up to 38 euros.
Greece wants fewer tourists per square meter
In Greece, the authorities are protecting the heritage and the environment. Those who land in Cruzeiro in Santorini or Mykonos between June and September will have to pay a fee of 20 euros. In Santorini, the daily limit of visitors per ship was fixed in 8,000 people.
There are also limits for sunlights on the beaches, which cannot occupy more than 30% of the total area. Bringing shells or stones as a memory can be expensive, with fines up to 1,000 euros. In archaeological sites, such as acropolis, it is forbidden to use high heels, and those who insist can pay up to 900 euros.
Croatia wants silence and decorum
Croatia has reinforced tourism control measures, especially in historical places. In Split, walking through the center in beachwear or underwear can result in a fine of 150 euros. In Hvar, drinking in public during silence time costs 600 euros. Dubrovnik began to allow only two cruise ships a day. Souvenir stalls were removed, reducing the terraces and limited the number of taxis. The intention is to return tranquility to the residents.
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Portugal has also squeezed the rules
If you will travel inside Portugal, be aware that Albufeira has led the hardening of the rules. Circulating in bathing in the city can cost up to 1,500 euros, with higher values for cases of public nudity. Drinking alcohol on the street, spitting and urinating in public are also sanctionable behaviors, according to the source mentioned above. Sound pollution is another concern. High volume columns are prohibited on various beaches and fines can reach 36,000 euros. In tourist urban areas, such as Sintra, noise led to municipalities to consider limiting new hotels and adjusting bars schedules.
Amsterdam changes attitude
In the Netherlands, Amsterdam wants to ward off party tourism. The Stay Away campaign aims at those who visit the city for excesses only. Smoking cannabis on the street in the red neighborhood is now forbidden, bars close early and group tours were limited.
Boat parties are subject to tight noise and alcohol control, and no new hotels are allowed. Some viral stores at Tiktok have been the target of complaints and processes because they cause crowds.
Austria and Germany with less known rules
In Austria, the village of Hallstatt temporarily blocked selfies zones to lock crowds. In addition, the use of onboard cameras is almost prohibited and can generate fines up to 25,000 euros due to privacy laws.
In Germany, traffic insults or gestures can cost up to 4,000 euros. In Berlin, alcohol consumption on the street and excessive noise are under surveillance. Crossing outside the treadmill is illegal and penalized, says.
Chéquia and Cyprus control the ‘exaggeration‘
Prague wants to abandon the capital image of the party. Beer bikes have been prohibited, Pub Crawls are being restricted and there are limits for single parties. Bars can be fined for serving visibly drunk customers. In Cyprus, there are curious but relevant rules. Eating or drinking while driving, even if it is only water, is illegal and can lead to high fines. Many tourists, for ignorance, end up infringing.
In 2025, Europe is not only full, it is also more regulated. If you are planning to travel, find out well about local standards.
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