The national law, a first for Europe, will aim to combat pollution caused by cigarette butts which are a major pollutant on the country’s 3,000 miles of coastline.
Summary
- Spain is set to ban smoking on all of its beaches, allowing councils to fine offenders up to 2,000 euros (£1,700).
- Several Spanish regions, including Barcelona and the Canary islands, have already introduced similar smoking bans on beaches.
- Spain is set to ban smoking on all of its beaches months after a petition was signed by more than 283,000 people and delivered to the government.
- Some beaches introduced smoking bans last summer in a bit to limit the spread of the coronavirus, to promote health and cut pollution.
- Other regions in Europe have also moved to ban smoking on beaches, including some areas of southern France and Sardinia.