Holidaymakers warned of big change to beaches in Ibiza and Majorca this summer

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Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca have banned smoking on 28 beaches as the new tourist season swings into action.

Holidaymakers are being warned about the increase in “smoke-free zones” as part of a plan by the Balearic Islands to improve people’s health and eliminate cigarette butts left on the sand.

Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca have banned smoking on 28 beaches this summer

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Majorca, Ibiza and Menorca have banned smoking on 28 beaches this summerCredit: Getty

This summer, there will be 28 smoke-free beaches, after four beaches in Majorca and another five in Ibiza joined the ‘Smoke-free beaches, healthy beaches 2023’ programme.

Some of the most popular beaches of the holiday islands have chosen to go smoke-free, including several in the capital of Palma and in the Calvia district.

Tourists and locals will be made aware of the campaign with the aim of increasing smoke-free environments, especially in outdoor spaces.

A spokesperson said: “The objective of the campaign is to create a network of healthy beaches, understanding the Balearic coast as a playful space for the enjoyment of outdoor activities that enriches the health of the people who come, promoting smoke-free spaces.

“Today, tobacco use is one of the leading causes of preventable disease and death worldwide.

“Exposure to smoke from tobacco products has been shown to cause health problems similar to those caused by tobacco use.”

Cigarette butts are among the items or rubbish most commonly found in marine litter. 

The campaign – which began in 2019 with just two beaches- has started this year with nine more beaches and has now reached a total of 28.

These new sandy areas are on the island of Ibiza, which joined last summer, and in Majorca.

Beaches taking part will be able to put up a four-metre banner, as well as have QR codes on information stickers, which will link to the campaign leaflets.

Smoke-free beaches are increasingly valued for family tourism.

It is up to the individual municipalities to decide if they want to take part.

Similar schemes are in operation or are being planned for other tourist hotspots in Spain. 

Some of the most popular beaches of the holiday islands have chosen to go smoke-free

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Some of the most popular beaches of the holiday islands have chosen to go smoke-freeCredit: Getty

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