Overview
- UK outlets highlighted the FCDO’s Spain advice Sunday, warning that hotels can evict guests and issue fines for dangerous balcony behavior.
- The guidance says police can request identification at any time, including officers from the Guardia Civil as well as national, regional and local forces.
- Officers may hold someone at a station until they confirm identity, and ignoring a direct order can count as the criminal offense of disobedience.
- The warning underscores practical risks for holidaymakers, since eviction or detention could cut trips short and add unexpected costs.
- The FCDO routinely issues advice for more than 220 destinations, and Spain draws millions of UK visitors each year, making these reminders widely relevant.