Cadiz gets tough with fines up to 3,000 euros for misusing the regions beaches
A day at the beach in Cadiz can end in a nightmare if some basic rules are not taken into account. Municipal ordinances (rule books) include a series of prohibitions designed to cater for everyone and care for the natural environment.
Some of the infractions are very common actions, easily identifiable in everyday life on the beaches in Spain. However, due to ignorance or audacity, many residents fail to comply with the ordinance almost daily, without knowing that they could face a large fine.
For example, flying a kite or playing ball games, such as football or bat and ball, are not allowed, but are classed as minor infractions. Another very common one is bathing in an area marked off for the entry and exit of boats.
Normally nothing happens, but with the ordinance in hand, Local Police officers can sanction anyone caught doing any of these actions and more.
What is considered a serious infraction on the beaches of Cádiz and how much is the fine?
According to the Cadiz City Council, the following actions are considered serious:
· Leaving belongings or deck chairs abandoned on the beach.
· Unauthorized street vendors.
· Damaging bins or any public service furniture.
· Leaving glass and sharp objects in the sand or sea.
· Use of flares or pyrotechnic material.
· Putting up tents or similar.
· Driving or parking vehicles on the beach without authorization.
The following are considered very serious:
· Recidivism of serious offences in one year.
· Depositing dangerous waste on the beach.
· Celebration of parties and public events without municipal permission.
· Use of motor vehicles in unauthorized places.
The amount of the fines depends on the seriousness of the violation. In this case, installing a tent can lead to a fine of up to 1,500 euros, or something as simple as bathing in the area where the rescue boats must pass, can cost up to 750 euros.
The amount of the fines in the Cádiz beach ordinance is as follows:
Minor infractions: from 100 to 750 euros.
Serious offences: from 751 euros to 1,500 euros.
Very serious offences: from 1501 to 3,000 euros.
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