Unique Benidorm rule could see you fined €150 for simple act

There are three certainties in life. Death, taxes, and Brits loving a bargain holiday in Benidorm.

But those visiting the busy location are being warned about a bizarre rule that could leave you out of pocket if you break it.

For better or for worse, millions of UK tourists head to the Spanish city, which is hands down the most famous and popular destination right across the Valencia region’s famous Costa Blanca.

With thousands heading through Alicante Airport every single week to grace the city's shores, it is only a short ride to get to Benidorm itself.

It is a city that you see well before you arrive due to its towering skyline jam-packed with hotels, with new ones seemingly cropping up all the time.

Those heading to Benidorm have to obey to specific rules within the city, which includes specifics relating to Levante Beach.

A two kilometre stretch of the Benidorm coast, it is incredibly popular with those heading to the coastal city with it beginning metres from where the towering buildings end.

Benidorm has a stunning seafront (Getty Stock Images)

Those heading there could be fined £1,000 for falling foul of a particular Spanish law that spans the entire Costa Blanca, which includes Alicante, Elche, Javea, Altea, Calpe, and Denia.

Basically, no swimming after hours with a total ban from midnight to 7am. It makes sense when you think about it, given the added risks that come with swimming in the dark as well as people potentially being a little bit intoxicated.

You also can't smoke on the beach, with a £1,700 fine coming your way if you're caught. Just not worth it.

Glorious Benidorm (Getty Stock Images)

But a rather unique fine could be slapped upon you by Spanish authorities for breaking a rule that seems a little bit more bizarre than the aforementioned.

And you probably wouldn't think it but it concerns sandcastles.

Everyone loves a sandcastle, whether a kid or fully fledged adult reliving a bit of childhood nostalgia.

But build them too big and you'll be out of pocket. That's because the law in the city has a ban on sand structures.

Back in 2016, politicians at Benidorm Town Hall voted to ban sand structures right across Levante Beach.

The kind of sand sculpture that has been banned (Nina Liashonok / Ukrinform/Future Publishing via Getty Images)

You’ll need to get a permit to do so or you could be fined up to €150, which is roughly £130.

Thankfully, the kids with a bucket and spade won't feel the full force of the law, with the rule aimed more at so-called 'sand architects' who make stunning sculptures out of the beach itself.