Brits on Spain holidays will face extra charge when buying drinks this summer

A new rule in Spain will affect British tourists.

British tourists in Spain will pay more for drinks in bars, restaurants, and supermarkets.

Many people like to buy drinks in Spain after a day at the beach or with a meal. They also buy drinks in supermarkets like Mercadona and Carrefour to enjoy in their holiday homes.

These purchases will soon cost more because Spain is introducing a new system for returning bottles and cans.

This new system applies to drinks bought in bars, restaurants, and supermarkets.

When buying drinks, people will pay a little extra, about 10 cents, which they can get back when they return the empty bottle or can.

This extra charge is not a tax, but a deposit that can be returned when the empty bottle or can is taken back to the shop or a special machine.

There will be machines in many places where people can return their empty bottles and cans and get their deposit back.

Shops and restaurants must accept empty bottles and cans and give people their deposit back.

The new rules are to help Spain recycle more.

The new rules will start in November 2026 to help reduce waste and increase recycling.

Some European countries already have similar systems to help the environment.

Spanish airports are trying to make border control easier for British tourists after some problems with a new system.

Airports might help families with young children and people who have trouble moving to get through border control more quickly.

These changes could help reduce problems for British tourists going to Spain.

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