Meanwhile, an attempt to ban outdoor heaters in Madrid last year was thwarted after a local court ruled that the city council had failed to provide evidence that they contributed to global warming.
From January 1 2025, the Spanish city has banned gas-powered patio heaters, which could see customers shunning outdoor seating areas during the winter.
Restaurant ban in Spain’s tourism capital could ruin your favourite holiday activity Barcelona is one of Europe’s most popular spots for al fresco dining, but that could be about to change.
Enforcement of the ban in Barcelona comes after last July saw diners squirted with water by locals in a protest against overtourism in the city.
Earlier in the summer, Barcelona moved to crack down on short-term rentals in the city, announcing plans to rid the city of tourist flat licences by 2028.
