The Most Undersubscribed Holiday Destinations in Europe
When Flip-Flops Can Cost You Dearly!
Tourist fines in Spain, Greece, Italy, France, Portugal
Wear proper shoes to drive in Spain, Greece, Italy, France, and Portugal or face a fine up to €300 (£261) for driving in flip flops, bare feet or sandals.
Cover Up or Pay Up
Tourist fines in Spain, Italy, Croatia, Portugal
Cover up when you leave the beaches of Barcelona, Albufeira, Split, Sorrento, Cannes, and Venice. Alternatively, face a fine up to €1,500 (£1,307) for wearing swimwear away from the beach!
Turkey's New Airline Rules & Fines
Tourist fines in Turkey
Imagine this: You’ve just touched down in sunny Antalya, Turkey. You’re buzzing with excitement—finally, vacation time! You unbuckle, leap out of your seat, and snatch your bag from the overhead bin, ready to hit the beach. But hold up… a flight attendant gently pulls you aside. Turns out, your enthusiasm just cost you a €62 (£54) fine. Why? Because there’s a new rule this year: if you unbuckle or stand up before the plane finishes taxiing, you’re officially breaking the law. Oops.
Leave The Pebbles and Shells Behind or Be Fined
Tourist fines in Greece
Greece wants you to take photos of its beautiful shell and pebble beaches. Leave the shells and pebbles for other tourists to enjoy. Alternatively, face a fine up to €1,000 (£871) for taking a shell or pebble from any of Greece’s beaches.
For more information see “Frequently Answered Questions about Travel and Home”
Know This Before You Go On A Summer Holiday to Spain
Tourist fines in Spain
In Spain’s Balearic Islands – including Mallorca and Ibiza – public drinking fines can reach €3,000 (£2,615). Even small infractions, like reserving a sunbed and disappearing, could put a dent in your holiday budget.
Island Holidays with Continuous Sun for 2 Months
One archipelago in Norway has often taken the crown as the “most beautiful” due to its particularly exceptional beauty, cultural heritage, and quaint villages. With two months of no darkness, light can be an issue or a blessing, depending on the experience tourists want to have when visiting the archipelago. Lofoten Islands is a unique and exceptional holiday destination, worth being on your bucket list.
Tourist fines in Portugal
In Portugal’s popular seaside town of Albufeira, wearing swimwear off the beach could cost you up to €1,500 (£1,307). In addition you can also be fined for everything from public nudity to urinating in public and abandoning shopping carts.
Tourist fines in Spain
Mallorca, Ibiza, Magaluf, and the Canary Islands are getting tough on drinking alcohol in public. The rule is to drink in moderation in a bar, restaurant or at your villa or apartment. Alternatively, face a fine up to €3,000 (£2,615) for drinking alcohol in public.
Málaga's Rules and Fines for Tourist Behaviour
Tourist fines in Spain
Málaga, Spain has launched a 10-point “Improve Your Stay” campaign aimed at promoting respectful tourist behavior. The campaign is visible across buses, billboards, and social media, and includes guidelines such as:
Key Rules in the Campaign
Dress respectfully in public areas (beachwear is fine on the beach, not in town)
Avoid littering—especially cigarette butts, bottles, and food wrappers
Keep noise down, especially at night
No public drunkenness
Don’t ride e-scooters or bikes in pedestrian zones
Fines
Violations can result in fines of up to €750 (approx. £650).
The campaign is part of a broader effort to ease tensions between locals and tourists, especially as Málaga faces challenges from overtourism, rising rents, and crowded public spaces.
UK Tourists needs extra documentation to enter the EU
And the list is:
- Proof of a return or onward ticket.
- Enough money for your stay in the EU.
- More…
Life-Saving Traffic Rule Alert!
Did you know that in countries like Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Luxembourg, it’s legally required to form an emergency corridor (aka “Rettungsgasse”) the moment traffic slows to a standstill on highways? Since 1982, this brilliant system has helped emergency vehicles get through fast—no weaving, no honking, just a clear, respectful path.
Here’s how it works:
- Drivers in the left lane move left
- All other drivers move right
Leaving a clear lane in the middle for ambulances, fire trucks, and police to zoom through!
Austria, Switzerland, and Slovenia follow the same rule—and honestly, shouldn’t more countries get on board? It’s simple, effective, and can truly save lives.
💡 Travel Tip: If you’re road-tripping through Europe, especially on the autobahns, know this rule—and follow it. You never know whose life it might save.