Fines to be imposed on tourists who do not follow etiquette rules
- 9/27/2024
- 194 Day

Malaga, one of Spain's top tourist
destinations, has updated its tourism rules in order to curb inappropriate
behavior by tourists.
Malaga, one of Spain's most popular summer destinations,
welcomed around 14 million visitors in 2023, Euronews reported. But overtourism
has become a nuisance for residents.
Activists say their hometown has turned into a theme
park for tourists, and the post-pandemic tourism boom has also put locals in a
difficult position by distorting the rental market and gentrifying the city
center.
In response, Malaga's local council has updated its
tourism rules and launched a poster campaign in both English and Spanish to
remind visitors of appropriate and inappropriate behavior.
“No topless walking, no shouting, loud singing or
music, sidewalks are for pedestrians, keep the city clean” and tourists who
violate these rules will be fined up to 750 euros.