Massive Spanish hotspot introduces 10 new rules for tourists including bikini bans – you can risk a £650 fine

Published on July 23, 2025 at 02:22 PM

A POPULAR Spanish holiday hotspot has launched a set of new rules for tourists including ‘dressing completely’.

Those planning a trip to this summer should watch out for the new regulations that tourists need to follow.

Beach scene in Marbella, Spain, with beach umbrellas and lounge chairs.
Malaga has introduced a set of new tourist rules
Tourists eating and drinking at an outdoor restaurant in Malaga, Spain.
In addition to basic rules such as not leaving rubbish, there are some slightly more odd rules

Among the 10 rules launched in Malaga Tourism’s ‘Improve Your Stay Campaign’, holidaymakers must ‘dress completely’ and ‘not be conspicuous’.

The set of rules - which initially were introduced last summer - has been updated as part of a behaviour campaign in an attempt to curb

The list of ‘strongly suggested’ rules has been plastered across buses, billboards as well as social media.

In a post on social media platform X, Malaga Tourism shared more information about some of the rules.

Under the ‘do not be conspicuous’ rule, the post states: “Do not shout, sing or turn up the volume of your music.

“Respect the resting hours of your neighbours, including the elderly, the sick, students, children and essential workers.”

Under the ‘dress completely’ rule, the post states: “Both on the street and in public places, always wear an upper garment for respect and hygiene.”

The post adds that scooters should only be ridden by one person, and cyclists should stick to bike lanes - not the pavement.

In addition, visitors are expected to not litter and use designated bins and toilets.

Those who break the rules could be handed a of up to €750 (£649.05).

Back in January, it was announced that Malaga was banning the registration of new holiday lets in 43 districts of the city.

The ban will be in place for three years, though it could be extended.

The different areas where the rules apply have all reached or exceeded eight per cent of houses in their region being

An additional 32 secondary zones have also been identified where the proportion ofhas reached or exceeds 4.53 per cent.

New short-term holiday lets will be allowed in these areas until the eight per cent threshold is reached.

Stone steps leading up a narrow street lined with white buildings and potted plants in Frigiliana, Spain.
One rule tells tourists to ‘dress completely’

Malaga is loved by many Brits for its host of beaches, vibrant live music venues and top

And what is even better is that the holiday hotspot gets more than 300 days of sun a year.

In the city itself, the old town is mainly pedestrianised - making it perfect to explore on foot.

The city also has an 11th century forest with of the surrounding landscape and ocean.

Holidaying in Spain this summer? The ... and it’s not flattering.

Plus, from sea pools to hidden caves - S

Crowded beach in Nerja, Spain, with colorful umbrellas and people sunbathing.
The rules follow the city clamping down on the amount of short-term holiday lets available

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