Urgent warning for Brits heading for Canary Islands over dangerous holiday snaps that could be deadly
BRITS headed to the Canary Islands this summer have been warned of the dangers of selfies in the holiday hotspot.
The picturesque islands provide an abundance of perfect photo spots, but some could prove fatal, according to local authorities.
The Association for the Prevention of Drowning and Aquatic Accidents has raised the alarm about seemingly harmless activities that could result in accidents if you’re distracted by your camera.
Taking photos by the rocky cliffs on the island’s coast “exposes you to an accident”, a spokesman warned.
Dramatic waves on the islands are also a chance for accidents to occur, as 80% of mishaps at sea are caused by ignoring red flags.
The APDAA warned: “A ‘rip current’ can have the force of ten Olympic swimmers.
“Therefore, if you are in trouble and cannot get out, don’t fight against the current. Save energy and stay calm, in addition to waving your arms so people can see you.”
Brits have also been warned of a simple mistake which could land you with a £170 fine while visiting Spain.
Brits are being warned to not strip off in the heat, as driving topless could see them slapped with a fine.
Majorca Daily Bulletin reported that while being shirtless isn’t illegal, Spanish law bans anything that impacts safe driving.
That is said to include wearing “inappropriate” clothes and could see holidaymakers slapped with the £170 bill.
The same rules apply to footwear.
It isn’t the only law you could be breaking while on holiday in Spain.
Several tourist hotspots, including Barcelona and the Canary Islands, ban smoking on the beach, with fines of up to £1,700.
Wearing your swimwear off the beach also could see you paying out while enjoying the sunshine.
In Barcelona, people can only wear bikinis on the beach, and holidaymakers caught wearing one in the town centre could face a fine of up to £260.
Similarly, bikinis are limited to the beaches in Majorca, with fines of up to £500 for those caught flouting the rules.
And anyone caught balconing – the term given to people who jump off their hotel balcony into a swimming pool below – on the Balearic Islands can face fines between £620 and £1,250.
It’s not just Spain where there are strange driving laws too.
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It comes as Brits were warned they face hefty fines for partying on top holiday destinations.
Clubbers could be hit with a £25,000 penalty if they attend illegal parties on the two islands, which have been clamping down on unlicensed events.
The measures come as officials in Majorca and Ibiza crackdown on booze-fuelled chaos and drunken behaviour.