Spanish Marbella beach cracks down on beach urination with hefty fines

The new regulation in the Spanish resort of Marbella provides harsh penalties for those who misuse natural resources, specifically concerning the sea. Individuals who violate these rules can be fined up to CAD 1,080.

The authorities in Marbella are firm in their stance. They are frustrated with people who relieve themselves while swimming in the sea. Beachgoers urinating in the water will be fined around CAD 1,080.

These penalties are part of a new regulation governing the use of 25 city beaches in Marbella.

The ban on urinating in the water is not new; it has been in force since 2004. However, it is worth mentioning that the fine was CAD 441 previously.

Now, the penalty will be more than doubled. How will people urinating in the water be identified? This has not been explained.

Vigo, one of the largest cities in Galicia, was the first to introduce a CAD 1,104 fine for urinating on the beach or in the sea.

In our country, there is no regulation governing the issue of urinating in the sea, lake, or river. However, such an act can be classified in two ways:

1. Pollution of a public place: Anyone who pollutes or litters public places, such as roads, streets, squares, gardens, lawns, or green areas, is subject to a fine of up to CAD 170 or a reprimand (art. 145 of the Code of Petty Offenses).
2. Indecent behaviour: Anyone who publicly commits an indecent act is subject to arrest, restriction of liberty, a fine of up to CAD 510, or a reprimand (art. 140 of the Code of Petty Offenses) - notes the radio station.