Spain has implemented a new rule banning smoking on 28 beaches in popular tourist destinations. The new campaign, Nofumadores, is a citizen-based campaign fighting for a tobacco-free Spain.
Beaches participating in the initiative now have four-metre banners declaring smoke-free zones and QR codes linking to extra information.
Popular destinations, including Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca are implementing the ban, which forms part of the Balearic Islands’ initiative to improve health and reduce the cigarette-butt litter left on beaches, reports bristolpost.co.uk.
It appears that rule-breakers will not be fined, but officials are appealing to tourists’ sense of responsibility.
The beach no-smoking rule heralds health policy-makers extending smoking-free zones to other outdoor spaces.
