Playing paddle tennis on the beach is prohibited

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In coastal municipalities it is common to legislate on the use of the beach, so in Malaga the Ordinance on the use and enjoyment of beaches , playing paddle tennis or football is considered a nuisance activity for beach users, those who practice this activity may be fined unless the activity takes place more than 6 meters away from other people.

Article 6.1 Ordinance : In accordance with the previous article, it is prohibited in the bathing areas and waters and during the bathing season, both on the beach sand and in the sea water, to carry out activities, games or exercises that may disturb other users.

Another example can be found in Cadiz, where the City Council has decided switzerland email list to ban nudism , considering that it could be detrimental to tourism.

The Ordinance on the Use and Enjoyment of the Beaches of Cadiz, approved by the City Council on July 3, 2009, prohibits the practice of nudism on urban beaches, and allows it on beaches classified as natural as long as there is an area designated for this purpose. The practice of nudism on urban beaches is classified as a minor administrative offense.


This ordinance was challenged before the Supreme Court, which upheld the law. The Supreme Court argued that " being naked in a public space, such as the beach, does not constitute an expression of the fundamental right to ideological freedom provided for in the Constitution. The local authority may limit the exercise of such activity, prohibiting it and sanctioning it administratively."

Dogs can't bark at night
In Villanueva de la Torre (Guadalajara) the General Ordinance regulating civil coexistence prohibits dogs from barking at night or during nap time.

This prohibition is included in article 41 and is based on respect for neighbours, peace and quiet and rest. Therefore, it is prohibited from 10:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. and between 3:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. to leave animals in patios, terraces and balconies that, with their sounds, could disturb the rest of the neighbours. During the rest of the hours, they must be removed by their owners, if they are particularly noisy.