Adhering to Malaga's Fresh Code of Conduct, Escaping Penalties, and Pleasing the Local Community
In an effort to manage the impact of tourism and improve relations between residents and visitors, the city of Málaga, Spain, has introduced a set of 10 etiquette rules as part of the "Improve Your Stay" campaign.
One of the key aspects of the campaign is the encouragement for tourists to dress modestly, avoiding skimpy outfits and bare skin, particularly in areas off the beach. Another rule asks tourists to keep noise levels low, especially at night, and avoid shouting or playing music in residential areas.
The rules also extend to the use of transportation, with scooters and bicycles banned from pedestrian areas. Visitors are advised to use designated bins and toilets and are encouraged to respect local businesses and events.
Antisocial behaviors and costly fines are to be avoided with rules such as those prohibiting public drunkenness, with fines reaching up to €750. The rules also ask tourists not to engage in unruly behavior, including overconsumption of alcohol, and to avoid nudity and dress completely.
The rules are aimed at addressing growing resentment from locals and widespread anti-tourism protests across Spanish territories. They are taken "very seriously" by the forces of law and order and officials in Málaga.
The rules are prominently displayed on social media, transport, and posters across the city. The campaign also encourages visitors to show appreciation for museums, churches, and other historical sites, and to respect the normal run of things during local events and festivals.
Visitors are asked to use resources wisely to keep facilities and infrastructure in good condition. They are also asked to avoid parties or noise-making that might disturb neighbours.
Málaga, a city with real inhabitants who need rest, according to the campaign, urges tourists to ride scooters only by one person at a time and to keep bikes and scooters away from pavements.
For the complete list of rules, it would be advisable to check official city resources or local tourism information channels. The rules are part of an effort to improve the behavior of tourists in Málaga and maintain a positive relationship between tourists and locals.
- Tourists in Málaga, Spain, are encouraged to follow a set of etiquette rules as part of the "Improve Your Stay" campaign.
- One of the rules requests tourists to dress modestly, particularly in areas off the beach, to avoid causing offense.
- Tourists are advised to keep noise levels low, especially at night, to respect residential areas.
- The use of scooters and bicycles is prohibited in pedestrian areas, and visitors are encouraged to use designated bins and toilets.
- Antisocial behaviors, such as public drunkenness, unruly behavior, and overconsumption of alcohol, are to be avoided, with costly fines enforced.
- The rules are aimed at addressing growing resentment from locals and widespread anti-tourism protests across Spanish territories.
- The rules are prominently displayed on social media, transport, and posters across the city and extend to respecting local businesses, museums, churches, and historical sites.
- Visitors are asked to use resources wisely to maintain good condition of facilities and infrastructure, and to avoid parties or noise-making that might disturb neighbors.
