"The ordinance, which went into effect on Sunday, February 15, tightens penalties for indecent exposure, graffiti, failing to dilute pets' urine with water, excessive noise at night, and other rowdy public behaviours including urinating or masturbating in the street though public drinking was the most frequent infraction committed."
"Barcelona's recent crackdown on pub crawling and public drinking carries heavy fines: street drinking is now punishable by fines ranging from €100 to €600. Organised drinking parties and pub crawls, which last year were prohibited in Barcelona in certain neighbourhoods, can carry fines of up to €3,000."
"According to the announcement, between Sunday, February 15 and Sunday, February 22, the Barcelona City Police issued a jaw-dropping 982 fines. This rounds out to an average of 140 fines per day."
Barcelona implemented a tightened civic ordinance on February 15, 2026, targeting rowdy nightlife behavior and public misconduct. The Barcelona City Police issued 982 fines within the first week, averaging 140 fines daily. Public drinking accounted for 36% of violations, while unauthorized alcohol street vending comprised 31%. Additional infractions included public urination or defecation at 20%, and visual degradation at 7%. Penalties range from €100 to €600 for street drinking, with organized pub crawls facing fines up to €3,000. Other violations covered indecent exposure, graffiti, excessive noise, and pet urine non-dilution, which carries fines up to €300.
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