Dry Ballermann – Drunk! Mallorca bans alcohol on the streets

The tightening of the so-called ‘etiquette rules’ was announced on Friday in Palma de Mallorca. The measure will enter into force in the coming days after publication in the Official Journal.

Fine between 500 and 1500 euros
The following then applies: Even if you are caught with an open beer can, you can expect a fine of between 500 and 1,500 euros.

To combat “drinking tourism”, the regional government last put together a legislative package in 2020, which was then somewhat lost due to the corona pandemic. Now parts of the law are being amended by decree.

Drinking parties were already prohibited
Previously, only drinking parties, i.e. drinking alcohol in groups, were prohibited on the street. The maximum number of persons was not defined. Now it is no longer allowed to drink alcohol on the street or on the beach, even if you are traveling alone.

Ibiza is also covered by the law
The ban on Mallorca does not affect the entire island, but mainly the German holiday stronghold of Playa de Palma east of the island capital and the British party zone Magaluf west of Palma. Sant Antoni de Portmany in Ibiza is also affected.

The new decision will initially apply until the end of 2027. After that, people are confident that the excesses can be brought under control even without strict rules, the statement said. It remains to be seen how strictly the police will apply the new regulation.