FIRST FINE FOR IGNORING THE RED FLAG

The amount is a hefty 1,000 Euro

As Alicante did earlier this month, Benidorm has now imposed its first fine to a swimmer who ignored the red warning flag flying on a local beach indicating that the waters were unsafe for bathing. It comes under a new local ordinance approved in March and, as a serious offence, is punished with a fine of 1,000 €.

Diario Información reports that other serious offences under the new ordinance include windsurfing while the red flag is flying and activities, such as harpoon fishing, which could put other swimmers at risk.