6 new rules in Europe that could cost tourists big fines

Long past the days that Europeans actually did their best to make tourists feel welcome. When they do not protest with picket boards and encourage them to ‘go home’, they hand out crazy fines for the most trivial reasons.

If you thought the controversial ‘selfie bine’ from Portofino was the last drop, then nothing can prepare you What will come afterwards?:

This year, 6 new bizarre rules have been rolled out on the old continent, with influence on visitors in a number of proven holiday hotspots and even when they fly! Buckle on (literally), because it could change a bumpy ride from here:

$ 70 for decoupling in advance during Turkey-bound flights

The first is on the Turkey tab: earlier this year the Turkish Civil Aviation Authority introduced a slate of ‘administrative fines’ from About $ 70 (or the equivalent in Turkish Liras) for passengers who release safety belts in advance.

You read that well.

Unless the safety belt sign is switched off and the cabin crew is ‘safe’ for you to get up this includes both mid-flight and post-landing-zou you can be you out of cash Before you even have the time to be scammed at Istanbul airport.

$ 585 for unmanageable behavior during Ryanair flights

The following only concerns unmanageable passengers. You know, the strange drunk passenger who has had one pint too much at the airport and just can’t bring it in during the flight to Ibiza.

Budget carrier Ryanair has unveiled A wallet of $ 585 fine This summer for passengers who cause ‘unnecessary disruption’ during travel, including behavior that is considered ‘unacceptable’ or ‘antisocial’ by air crew.

In essence, as long as you do not treat the aircraft like your own private Hert, and you do not go into verbal crime or physical quarrels, your biggest care for sanctions will remain to ensure that your free hand luggage bag fits Ryanair’s overly strict luggage size.

$ 350 for riding barefoot (or with sandals!)

If you have ever rented a car abroad, you know it can have a good part of a headache.

You could get an important problems if you are do not wear the right footwear While driving. Yes, that’s one thing.

In countries such as France, Spain, Portugal, Italy and Greece, famous for their beach environments and sun -drenched coastlines, ride barefoot, or while in slippers or sandals can lead to no less than $ 350 fine If you get caught.

$ 1,750 for wearing beachwear outside beach areas

Everyone tends to consider Europeans when it comes to beachwear; After all, nudist -friendly bays are one thing in most coastal resorts, and women usually sunbathing topless on public beaches.

There can be some truth in that, but on the other hand, Don’t think this mentality is extending past That piece of golden sandOr designated seaside resorts.

Those caught on swimwear, or ‘inappropriate’ clothing away from the beach in cities such as Albufeira (Portugal), Barcelona (Spain), Cannes (France), Sorrento (Italy) or split (Croatia) are often published. Stunning $ 1,750 fine On the spot.

$ 3,500 for public drinking in parts of Spain

The following is about consuming certain substances in public areas.

In general, drinking publicly over a majority of the Spain -Strandhotspots is rejected, to the least, and can fines of About $ 3,500. This includes Magaluf, on the trendy holiday island of Mallorca, Tenerife, Gran Canaria and even the party capital that Ibiza is.

Lighting CIGS is just as risky, especially in parks and on beaches. Recently France became the first European country to one national prohibition About smoking in public spaces-as it can also be, given the well-known French tendency to puff, you do not want to flood the statement.

$ 235 for food near monuments in Italy

Although we have already touched this in an accompanying article, you can never emphasize the demonstrably absurd fines of Italy apparently impossible actions Enough times.

Selfie fines and apart from ban in the city center, perhaps the most shocking of all is that, if you sit on the ground, or steps (especially ecclesiastical steps, or near monuments) to eat and drink, You can get a fine up to $ 235.

Not only that, but you could get an official ‘ban’ from the site. This practice is mainly maintained in cities such as Rome (who, to be honest, has tackled many relegations in recent years), Florence and Venice.

Europe is a minefield of unspoken rules

It seems the satisfactory increasingly complex input requirementsAnd ensuring that you pack all your supplies is no longer enough to guarantee a stress -free holiday, all of you.

Although we cannot give you legal advice about dealing with unexpected fines while traveling in Europe, we can Help you prepare for cultural sensitivities. Trust us, to tip in the wrong direction, or even tip, you can just end up in hot water.

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Vinicius Costa

Vini, our senior leader at Travel Off Path, has more than 60+ countries under his belt (and currently weaving stories from Paris!), And a talent for converting the images-path experiences into informative stories with which you can pack your bags.