Summary
Benidorm, a well-known tourist spot in Spain, is taking steps to stop shops from showing items in their windows that might be seen as offensive. The city wants to protect visitors, especially children, from seeing inappropriate messages. Shops face penalties if they don't follow these rules.
Key Facts
- Benidorm is targeting shops that display sexual or "offensive" items in windows.
- Common items include joke t-shirts and souvenirs with sexual content.
- The new rule aims to protect minors and vulnerable groups from offensive messages.
- Benidorm is a major tourist area on Spain's eastern coast, with many British visitors.
- Local laws require that shop windows should not show items that may hurt people's moral sensitivity.
- Authorities remind shop owners of the rules and may fine non-compliant shops up to €3,000.
- Spain set a record with 94 million foreign tourists last year.
- Benidorm is among the favored tourist spots along Spain's Mediterranean coast.
