British tabloids are losing their minds. Headlines scream: “Spain BANS British Tourists!” Not really. But people are furious about the data demands. One travel expert called it “Orwellian.” Another joked, “Next they’ll ask for your blood type and favorite Flamenco song.”
Some Brits now choose Portugal instead. Boo. But others love the drama. “It makes Spain feel exclusive,” said a traveler from Manchester. “Like a VIP club where you have to prove you aren’t a party animal.”
Popular vacation islands in Spain crack down on partying | CNN
The Villas of Costa del Sol
If you want to dodge the rules? Rent a private villa. Hotels are the main target. Villas just ask for a deposit. Plus, you can drink your own cheap sangria without a 9:30 p.m. cutoff. Pro tip: Bring a towel from your villa to the beach. Save €750.