Brits heading to Spain face booze crackdown as officials issue warning

A warning has been issued to Brits travelling to Spain as they now face limits on how much they can drink in a crackdown on drunken behaviour.

Thomas Cook has warned holidaymakers who have booked all-inclusive trips about the alcohol cap, which has been enforced in Magaluf, Majorca and some areas of Ibiza, the Daily Star reports. It comes as the Government of the Balearic Islands try to crackdown on boozy Brits causing mayhem after drinking unlimited drinks at resorts.

Locals living in the party destinations have also hit out at the drunken behaviour that has come hand in hand with budget tourism. Brits will now be restricted to just six drinks a day, which can only be accessed alongside their lunch and dinner - offering them a mere three drinks per meal.

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The controversial rule has been enforced in Magaluf, Majorca, and some areas of Ibiza, causing upset to Brits who were expecting to drink by the pool. Thomas Cook alerted their customers during updates to their package holidays.

The email read: "Please be advised that a decree has been issued by the Balearic Government on a new restriction for All Inclusive meal option. There is a maximum of six alcoholic drinks per person per day that can be served and these drinks will be provided only during lunch and dinner ( 3 each).

"Please be aware that Magalluf, El Arenal, Playa de Palma in Mallorca and Sant Antoni in Ibiza, there is new restriction on All Inclusive."

The Balearic government has also put a stop to pub crawls, the sale of alcohol in shops between 9.30pm and 8am, and advertising party boats in some areas. Balearic Islands Tourism minister Iago Negueruela previously said: