article_snippet: It is tempting whilst on holiday to let your hair down and enjoy the freedom of being away from home.
article_snippet: Some holidaymakers take that freedom a little too far or fail to do Some holidaymakers homework on local customs or laws, leading to calls for tourists to preserve some of tourists modesty and put on another layer or two.
article_snippet: Beware if you are in Spain and fancying strolling off the beach in a bikini and heading into town, as you could face large fines .
article_snippet: Holidaymakers who feel the need to wander off the beach and into town in their bikinis and speedos should think again in Spain.
article_snippet: In 2011 Barcelona announced that tourists who wander the streets in their swimming costumes, or less, could face fines.
article_snippet: Mallorca followed suit with this last year and said penalties of up to £500 could be dished out for wearing swimming costumes in the street.
article_snippet: Aimed at both tourists and citizens, the laws are part of Palma City Council's 'Good Citizen Plan' which is known in Spain as the 'Ordenanza Civica.'
highlights_snippet: Bikini-clad tourists could face a £500 fine in Mallorca .
  