Holidaymakers heading to Santa Cruz in Tenerife are being warned not to feed stray cats or smoke on the beaches. These are some of the new rules that tourists will have to follow on the popular holiday island.
If holidaymakers fail to follow the new rules they could face fines of up to €3,000 (£2,662).
Tourists could be fined for leaving litter or smoking on one of the region’s beaches under the new rules while beach bars, kiosks, restaurants and any other business operating on the beaches could be fined for not providing a bin.
Smokers will only be able to smoke in designated areas at the beach and must look for signs before lighting up. Businesses could also be fined for using single use plastic or creating rubbish and mess at the beach.
Providing food to non-domestic animals such as pigeons, rats and stray cats, could also see tourists fined. Only authorised feeders are allowed to feed stray animals under the tough new rules in Santa Cruz.
Making any kind of graffiti, writing or scratches on any area in public space could see tourists fined. This includes public transport, scratching trees or any piece of public furniture such as a bench or sign.
Putting lit cigarettes or cigars into bins in Santa Cruz could also see tourists fined for violating safety regulations. Tourists should also bag their waste before putting it in a bin at their holiday accommodation or villa.
Minor breaches will incur a €750 (£665) fine while serious incidents will see tourists fined a whopping €1,500 (£1,330).
In the most serious cases, tourists could be fined up to €3,000 (£2,660) for breaking the resort’s new rules.
The rules have been designed to protect the resort’s stunning natural beauty and keep its beaches clean.
