ALERT: Irish holidaymakers warned over new alcohol rules in Ibiza and Magaluf

In a bid to crack down on booze-fuelled holidays in tourist areas, the sale of alcohol will be totally banned between 9.30pm and 8am in areas of "excessive tourism" in Majorca and Ibiza.

The new decree, passed by the government of Spain's Balearic Islands, completely prohibits late-night sales of alcohol in the popular tourist destinations of Llucmajor, Palma and Calvia (Magaluf) in Majorca, as well as San Antonio in Ibiza.

Party boats will also be stopped from operating within one nautical mile of the designated area under the toughening of a law passed in 2020 to limit the impact of alcohol-fuelled holidays of tourists from abroad. The vessels are reportedly banned from picking up and disembarking passengers in these areas.

The legislation comes with a €16 million funding package for security, inspections and advertising, the Balearic government said. Officials say it is part of an overall plan to promote responsible tourism, with the new law to remain in place until 2027.

The new decree comes after the government warned rowdy tourists they could face big fines under tougher sanctions for bad behaviour.

People could be fined between €750 and €1,500 if their consumption of booze on public roads "disrupts coexistence, involves crowds or deteriorates the tranquillity of the environment", according to the Canarian Weekly website.

If the offence is considered very serious, the fine could range from €1,500 to €3,000.

While the money generated by drinking alcohol is welcomed by some local businesses, the impact of drunk holidaymakers can be negative for the regions, especially for the people living there.

The measure comes as many European resorts brace for the influx of tourists over the summer season.