What is the 6 drink rule in Gran Canaria?

New rules mean that tourists staying in all-inclusive hotels can enjoy a maximum of six-drinks throughout the day, with three at lunch and a further three at dinner. Although this wouldn’t stop anyone from drinking in other venues, it would mean an all-inclusive break becomes less valuable. The regulations will affect tourists in the popular holiday hotspots of Magaluf, El Arenal and Playa de Palma in Majorca and San Antonio in Ibiza. There will also be a ban on shops selling alcohol between 9.30pm and 8am, and a crackdown on advertising which encourages the consumption of alcohol. The six-drink rule does not apply to elsewhere in Majorca or Ibiza, or on the Balearic island of Menorca. Hotel owners are said to be worried and claim tourists are already shunning their establishments and opting for those outside the zones. One Brit tourist recently claimed the new six-drink rule “ruined” his holiday to Majorca. The new rules have been introduced to try and curb drunken tourism in parts of Majorca and Ibiza.

Limit on Alcoholic Drinks: Guests at all-inclusive hotels in specific resorts in Majorca and Ibiza are limited to six alcoholic drinks per day. Specifically in: - Playa de Palma, Majorca - El Arenal, Majorca - Magaluf, Majorca - West End of San Antonio, Ibiza. These drinks are distributed evenly, with three at lunch and three at dinner. Any additional drinks must be purchased separately. Additional Restrictions: Beyond the drink limit, the sale of alcohol in shops is banned between 9:30 PM and 8 AM. Activities promoting heavy drinking, such as pub crawls and happy hours, are also prohibited. There will also be new no-drinking zones implemented in the resorts, so keep your cocktails firmly within the bar's terrace. These measures are part of a broader effort to promote more responsible tourism and reduce the negative impacts associated with alcohol-fueled tourism in these popular destinations.