UK tourists warn about '12 euros' Spain holiday charge as prices 'double'

The cost of going abroad has never been more affordable for Brits thanks to cheap flights and rock bottom deals on hotels.

But those heading to the UK tourist's favourite destination of Spain have warned about rising charges that has left some claiming they will never go back to the country that Brits visit more than anywhere else.

It comes as millions of us gear up for a week or two in the sun during the summer months, with even the likes of Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis getting involved with a compensation warning if you've flown at any point in the last six years.

Those heading to Spain have already been made aware of a 'six drink rule' in place across Spanish islands in a crackdown on rowdy tourists; something that has been extended with an overnight booze ban starting at 9.30pm.

A lot of these places have been once-cheap destinations that Brits have taken advantage of for decades. But things are changing, according to some of those who have recently flown out.

Brits have started to take issue with the pricing in bars and cafes.

Speaking to The Mirror, one couple from Glasgow had taken a trip to Magaluf on the island of Majorca for the first time since the Covid pandemic. But they said: “We won’t be back.

Costs of booze is going up (Getty Stock Images)

"It’s the last time we’re paying €10 (£8.60) for a gin and tonic and €12 (£10.32) for a large white wine."

They also complained at the 'measures being a lot less', saying: "They used to fill the glass up three quarters with the gin, now it’s less than half."

But one bar owner said costs have gone up, with prices merely reflecting how the market is changing for everyone.

A gas canister for the beer lines had been €36 (£31) pre-Covid. Now? You're looking at around €74 (63.60).

The amount being drank abroad has also gone down, so bar owners have said they have to charge more to make up for the gap in takings.

Pints of lager have been reported as costing €5, while cocktails can be double that.

Costs are going up (Getty Stock Photo)

Last month the so-called £97 rule was clarified by the Spanish government after growing speculation saw Brits say they wouldn't go back to Spain if it was real.

Meanwhile, a tourism tax has been announced in Tenerife and the Balearic Islands have introduced an alcohol ban from 9.30pm through until 8am the following day.

The Mayor of Palma, Jaime Martinez, said politicians wanted to stamp out 'uncivil' attitudes and disorder.

Under the new Balearic ruling, you can be fined up to three thousand Euros for breaching the rules.

The Balearics are where the so-called 'six drink rule' is also in place, whereby those on all inclusive holidays can only have three alcoholic drinks with their lunch and then another three with their evening meal.

Those wanting more on top will have to pay, despite the package being all inclusive.