Spain’s anti-tobacco crusade has reached tourists on the Costa Brava, where the town of L’Escala has designated the country’s first smoke-free beach.
Costa Brava beach declares smoking ban
April 15, 2006
Dale Fuchs
Dale Fuchs
Spain’s anti-tobacco crusade has reached tourists on the Costa Brava, where the town of L’Escala has designated the country’s first smoke-free beach. On Thursday the town hall placed no-smoking signs at the tiny Miranda beach.
If the California-style ban is a success, it will be extended to other beaches, the mayor, Josep Mar?a Guinart, told ABC newspaper.
The smoke-free beach is Spain’s latest health-conscious move. In January, the government banned smoking in offices and public spaces and created smoking areas in restaurants.
