Spanish resort town imposes strict rules on bachelor and bachelorette party attire

Badly behaved bachelor and bachelorette partygoers in a Spanish resort town could soon be facing heavy fines if they misbehave.

The town of Platja d’Aro, located on Spain’s Costa Brava about 60 miles northeast of Barcelona, has implemented fines for individuals who wear costumes depicting genitalia or carry sex dolls in public.

Individuals may face a fine of $811 (€750) for being in public spaces without clothes, in underwear, or wearing clothing that exposes genitals, as well as carrying sexual dolls, a city hall representative informed CNN on Thursday.

Additionally, higher fines of up to $1,620 (€1,500) could be imposed for disruptive behavior that causes more disturbance, although the specific offenses are not clearly defined.

The spokesman also mentioned that the new rules will prevent people from going shirtless or wearing just a bikini in urban areas outside of the beach. These regulations are expected to be enforced by the end of June.

Despite having a population of 12,500, Platja d’Aro can attract up to 150,000 visitors per day during summer weekends.

The town council has recently given the green light to new fines and plans to increase the number of police officers to ensure compliance. According to a city hall spokesperson, individuals who are fined can contest the penalty and will not be required to make an immediate payment.

PRODUCTION - 09 June 2023, Spain, Palma: People are on the move on Ham Street not far from Ballermann. Entrepreneurs sound the alarm, neighbors are afraid. At Ballermann, the party vacationers are causing trouble this year long before the start of the main season. (to dpa "Booze tourism not to be braked - fear of the summer on Mallorca") Photo: Clara Margais/dpa (Photo by Clara Margais/picture alliance via Getty Images)

Production - On 09 June 2023, in Palma, Spain, there is a lot of activity on Ham Street near Ballermann. Entrepreneurs are raising concerns and neighbors are feeling anxious. The party vacationers at Ballermann are already causing disturbances this year, even before the main season begins.

Photo: Clara Margais/dpa (Photo by Clara Margais/picture alliance via Getty Images)

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During a press conference this week, the city's police chief mentioned a recent event where the groom was tied to a lamp post while his friends partied loudly and sang late into the night, disturbing the local residents, according to the spokesperson.

The spokesperson also mentioned that such activities are not only happening in Platja d'Aro. It is up to each town to figure out how to address this issue.

The town’s police force, currently consisting of 48 members, will be receiving 12 extra officers for the busy six-month peak tourist season. This period includes spring and early summer, which are popular times for weddings and related events like bachelor and bachelorette parties.

A spokesman mentioned that poorly behaved visitors come from various parts of Spain and even from other countries. It was also noted that the town's population of permanent residents is made up of individuals from 80 different nationalities.

City Hall is reaching out to local hotel, lodging, bar, and restaurant owners for assistance in enhancing the relationship between tourists and residents in the town.

The issue of overtourism in Spain is becoming more prominent, leading to an increase in protests. Demonstrators are even considering disrupting operations at Mallorca airport this summer to address the issue of mass tourism. Additionally, new regulations have been implemented in the Balearic Islands to address problems related to public drinking and party boats.

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