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Peddling

Hawking and peddling services, items and drinks on the street without a permit is illegal and punishable. The products provenance is often questionable, and they come with no warranties. This type of activity may be associated with a criminal network that may be taking advantage of individuals living in precarious conditions

Sexual activity

Both paying for sexual services and engaging in sexual activity in public are forbidden and may be punishable.

Noise

Do not do things that disturb the rest and peace of the neighbours or passers-by. Respect work schedules and avoid disturbance, especially during rest hours.

Alcoholic drinks in public spaces

The consumption of alcoholic drinks in glass or metal containers in public spaces is forbidden. This consumption is not allowed under any circumstances if it becomes a nuisance to other people or residents. Abusive alcohol consumption is a risk to your health.

Public spaces

Respect the public spaces and help keep them clean. City residents may reprove others for antisocial attitudes, which may be punishable.

Supply alcoholic drinks

Establishments may only supply alcoholic drinks to people aged 18 or older. Buying alcoholic drinks for minors to consume is forbidden.

Beaches

On the beaches, respect the signs indicating the bathing conditions (red and green flag) and do not swim or bathe near the breakwaters.


Remember that smoking is forbidden on the beaches of Barcelona.


Respect the peace and quiet of other beach users, don’t litter and leave the publicfacilities clean and in the way you would like to find them.

Sale of alcohol

The sale of alcohol between 10 pm and 8 am is forbidden in public spaces, except in authorised spaces and venues. Supplying or buying alcohol online during this time bracket is also forbidden.

Camping is forbidden

Camping is forbidden in public spaces (including beaches), except in places where it is authorised.

Drones

For safety reasons, flying drones in the city of Barcelona is forbidden.

Tourist apartment

If you are staying in a tourist apartment or a home for tourist use, make sure it is legal and complies with the occupancy rules and conditions. Do not exceed its capacities or host activities that could disturb other guests or residents. In case of need or doubt, contact the reception or administration of the flats: all accommodations must have a 24-hour phone line.

Drugs

Selling drugs is a crime. Drug consumption and possession in public spaces are not allowed and are punishable. 

Collserola

In Collserola, take care of the flora and the natural environment. Respect wildlife and don't feed wild animals. Due to the drought, follow the indications regarding the prohibition of making fires. Respect the signs and, in case of emergency, call 112.

Green areas

Respect parks and other green areas, along with children's play areas. Don't step on the flowerbeds, and don't pull up flowers or plants. Don't damage urban furniture and, if you have a picnic, take your rubbish with you.

Festes majors [Main Festivities]

Enjoy the main festivities in the different neighbourhoods while respecting the right to rest and peace of the neighbourhood, the established timetables, the regulations on the consumption of alcoholic beverages in the street, the prohibition of physiological needs in the street, and the obligation not to litter and to respect public space.

Dogs

Respect the municipal byelaw that determines the conditions for dogs and other pets in public spaces. Dogs must always be kept on a leash, except in the areas for dogs (AG), dog-recreation areas (AEG) and the areas for unleashed dogs (ZUC) in certain time slots.

Furniture and household items

Respect the specific day for the free collection of furniture and household items in front of your home. Do not dispose of bulky domestic waste in the street on the wrong day.

Physiological needs on the street

It is forbidden to spit, urinate and defecate in public spaces. This prohibition is especially punishable in restricted areas, in areas frequented by minors and in monuments or listed or protected buildings.

Pigeons

Please do not feed the pigeons: these animals already have access to natural food in the city
and leaving food in the streets may lead to infestations of rodents or insects.

Wild animals

Animals silvestres

Feeding wild animals such as ducks is not allowed. They already have natural food in their environment. Overfeeding them has negative effects for their health and their young.

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