Short, sourced guides on the practical questions that come up around a trip to Spain and the wider Mediterranean — beach clubs, flights, local law and everyday safety. Every figure, date and rule in these pages links back to the official source it came from; nothing here is invented, and none of it is advice tailored to your specific situation.
Beach Club Payments: Sunbeds, Minimum Spend and Deposits
How lounger fees, minimum spend and deposits work, and what protection you actually have if you pay by card.
When Does Beach Club Season Really Run?
Sea temperatures and opening months across Spain, Italy, Greece, Croatia, Portugal and Turkey.
Can a Beach Club Legally Fence Off Public Sand in Spain?
What Spain's coastal law actually allows a beach club to do — and what it doesn't.
Flight Delay Compensation for Flights to Málaga
UK261 compensation amounts, qualifying delays, and when an airline can refuse to pay.
Canyoning in Andalusia: Season and Safety Before You Book
What a licensed operator in Andalusia is legally required to have, and the season it runs.
Nightlife in Spain: Legal Drinking Age and Door/ID Rules
The legal age to buy or be served alcohol in Spain, and what enforcement looks like.
Is There a Tourist Tax in Marbella and Andalusia?
What Andalusia actually charges compared with Catalonia and the Balearics.
Seasickness, Sun and What to Pack for a Boat Day
NHS-sourced advice on motion sickness, sunscreen and heat safety for a day on the water.
See also the beach clubs guide and Where to Find Help for official booking-protection resources.