Spain’s Canary Islands introduce strict new tourist fines

People will need to wear a shirt in the street (Image: Getty)Mogán in Gran Canaria has introduced several new rules to attract a better class of tourist. The Spanish region is a popular holiday destination and includes Puerto de Mogán, a top package holiday hotspot.Tourists and residents will no longer be able to hang clothes over balconies to dry under the new rules.They will also be forbidden from being in the street while ‘partially naked’. This includes people not wearing a top or walking around in swimwear.Drinking in the street will also be banned and there is also a new rule against sleeping in public spaces.Several other new rules are also set to be introduced including a ban on advertising fliers on cars and setting off fireworks in public.READ MORE: Majorca refuses to welcome British tourists next summer Tourists won’t be able to dry clothes on their balcony (Image: Getty)Tourists could be fined for breaking one of the rules and charges will vary depending on the severity of the offence.A minor rule break will lead to a fine of 750 euros (£657) while a very serious offence could see tourists fined as much as 3,000 euros (£2,628).Puerto de Mogán is a charming fishing village located on the south west of Gran Canaria island.The marina is popular with tourists as well as the town’s golden beaches with calm waters for families.DON’T MISSCruise passenger moans about problem with balcony [DRAMA]Travel nightmare as couple with baby refuse to give up aisle seat [NIGHTMARE]’Intimidating’ dress code worries casual cruise guests – ‘Panic mode’ [DRESS CODE] Puerto de Mogán is a charming fishing village in Gran Canaria (Image: Getty) How hot are the Canary Islands? (Image: Express)Spain’s Balearic islands also introduced new restrictions last year. The rules are designed to crackdown on booze tourism.British tourists will now be subject to a drinks limit at all-inclusive resorts and there is also a ban on booze cruises.The rules aren’t in place throughout the whole islands and are focused on particular resorts such as Magaluf.Magaluf is attempting to change its reputation for hedonism and attract a different type of tourist.