UK tourists buying bargains in Spain could be hit with hefty fines

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You could face paying almost £200 if you're not careful.

Police officers will be on patrol If exploring the local shopping scene is your first go-to when holidaying abroad, you’ll know that there’s nothing better than snapping up a bargain or two. However, tourists looking to do so in the Costa Blanca region of southeastern Spain have been warned that they could be hit with hefty fines. We’ve all street vendors displaying their products on a blanket, whether that be toys, bags or sunglasses.

In Costa Blanca specifically, it’s impacting the revenue that local shop owners are able to take, with those in Benalmadena losing between 20 and 30% of profits to unlicensed vendors, according to reports by the Daily Mail. Elsewhere, one famous beach destination in Italy has also warned tourists that they could be fined, but for a different reason – taking sand home with them.

 

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