Overview

• Local police intercepted two visitors at Playa de San Antonio as they tried to set up sunshades before the permitted time.
• The municipal ordinance closes the beach from 5:00 to 8:00 a.m. for cleaning and maintenance work.
• Violations are subject to penalties of up to €3,000 under the local rules.
• It remains unclear whether fines have been formally imposed in this specific incident.
• Authorities also penalize leaving items to reserve space, a measure that follows resident complaints about unfair early staking of spots.