Banidorm beach; TOURISTS TOLD NO BALLS, BOOZE OR SANDCASTLES.Byline: BY STEPHEN WHITE IT'S enough to send Johnny Vegas Johnny Vegas (September 11, 1971 - October 20, 2007) was an English comedian. He was known for his random rants, his husky voice, his support of rugby league (St Helens RFC in particular, whom he had played for in a guest appearance[1]) and his drinking of Guinness. sulking back to his hotel pool lounger. The star of ITV (1) See interactive TV. (2) (iTV) The code name for Apple's video media hub (see Apple TV). 1's Bafta winning comedy Benidorm - featuring fictional Brits on holiday at the resort - would be outraged by the real life town's ban on fun. Mean bosses of the Spanish seaside venue have drafted in 73 beach by-laws banning everything from sandcastles to fishing. Tourists will also be unable to booze Booze sold cheap whiskey in a log-cabin bottle. [Am. Hist.: Espy, 152–153] See : Drunkenness on the sand, play ball outside certain areas, or go on the beach before 7am or after midnight. And those who ignore the regulations face a tap on the shoulder from the police and hefty fines of up to 1,100 euros (pounds 935). Expats are worried the stringent measures will drive Brits away from one of their best-loved destinations. Bar owners Steve and Helen Hezzle said: "Kids love to build sandcastles, play ball and swim. Families just won't bother comin g. Like hundreds of other expats we invested heavily and this will not help. You'd think the council would be doing its best to attract people here." Benidorm councillor Josefa Perez said: "This is part of a master plan to prevent bad users of the beach coming here. CAPTION(S): RULES Benidorm holidaymakers and, left, Johnny Vegas in show |
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