New tourist rules could see Britons fined £650 in Spain’s Malaga

Stag and hen parties could be fined in Malaga (Image: Getty)Spain’s Malaga region is introducing new rules to control stag and hen parties. Many British tourists travel to the sunny destination for raucous parties.Malaga already has some rules in place to control anti-social behaviour but the new restrictions will specifically target stag and hen parties.Under the new rules, British tourists could face fines for walking around in the street without clothing or in underwear.Tourists will also be banned from carrying dolls or ‘accessories that represent genitals’ and items of a ‘sexual nature’.According to the council’s draft, tourists breaking the rules will first be asked to stop by the local police.READ MORE: Majorca refuses to welcome British tourists next summer Benidorm is another popular destination for partying Brits (Image: Getty)If they don’t, they will face a fine of 750 euros (£658), the same amount Malaga charges for vandalism or bathing in fountains.The City Hall source told local media: ‘The proliferation of certain types of behaviour in recent years, such as nudism, wearing nothing but underwear or carrying erotic items in public means that we have to introduce new regulations.’Public spaces must be preserved as places where people can meet, coexist and enjoy their leisure time while respecting others.’The new rules are expected to come into place in early 2023 as they have not been formalised yet.DON’T MISSThe UK’s best seaside hotel is perfect for staycations [STAYCATIONS]Simon Calder defends ‘worst’ hotel chain praising Britannia’s low cost [EXPERT]Cruise passenger moans about problem with balcony [CRUISE] Stag and hen parties have risen in price over the years (Image: Getty)According to events company, Last Night of Freedom, Dublin is the top non-UK destination for British stags and hens.Prague also made the top 10 list while Benidorm was the most popular Spanish spot for Brits’ last night of freedom.Stag and hen parties have become more expensive in recent years with eight in 10 people saying they found the cost ‘staggering’ in a Hotels.com 2018 survey.The survey found that the average cost of an overseas trip was a whopping £998 for each guest.