What you need to Know about Malaga’s New Tourist Rules

Louise Brown July 18, 2025 Travel Leave a comment

IF you’re heading to Malaga this summer, pack more than just sunscreen – you’re going to need a new mindset.

The southern Spanish city has rolled out a set of new ‘rules’ for tourists, and they’re not your average travel tips. Aiming to curb disruptive behaviour, Malaga’s ‘Improve Your Stay’ campaign has just launched a 10-point list of dos and don’ts, with fines for those who don’t comply.

‘Cover up and keep quiet’ are the top instructions on the list, which is plastered across buses, billboards, and social media platforms. It is intended to reduce tensions between tourists and locals who are concerned about the impact of mass tourism on the city.

‘Tips’ include keeping noise down, especially at night, with no shouting or blaring music in residential areas.

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Dress respectfully. On the beach you can wear skimpy clothes and show off your bare skin, but do not parade around in them.
Avoid using scooters or bicycles in pedestrian areas. Instead, use the designated bins.

And locals have had enough of littering, public drunkenness, and other disrespectful behaviour, with fines of up to €750 for infractions.

The Olive Press Travel News is available here.