Selfie warning: tourists traveling to the Canary Islands are told about restrictions

Tourists planning a summer vacation in the Canary Islands have been warned about the dangers of selfies. More and more people are posing for selfies on observation decks and cliff tops, but this can be fatal.

"Carelessness can lead to drowning or other types of accidents both on beaches and in swimming pools, rivers and other bathing areas," Мirror quotes the warning for tourists.

Tourists are also warned to avoid filming sharp waves, as 80 percent of accidents at sea are caused by ignoring the red flag, which means no swimming.

They are also warned about "back currents". "A rip current can have the strength of ten Olympic swimmers. So if you are in trouble and can't get out, don't fight the current. Save your energy and stay calm, and wave your arms so that people can see you," the rescuers warn.

There is also a warning about children, as it takes only 27 seconds for a twelve-month-old to drown.

It is also not recommended to use floats in the sea. "A float is not a life preserver, but an inflatable toy. Especially dangerous are those in the shape of an animal (swans, unicorns, flamingos, etc.), as their torso and head act like a sail and drag. swimsuit in the sea. The safety of round sleeves and floats is questionable," the rescuers warn.

In addition to being careful when taking photos, tourists traveling to Spain should pay attention to the new travel regulations that came into effect on the eve of summer.

After the Covid pandemic, changes were made in a number of hotspots in Spain. They included new smoking bans on a number of beaches, restrictions on the number of drinks in all-inclusive hotels in some resorts in the Balearic Islands, dress code rules in restaurants, etc.

If you are traveling to Spain, you must make sure that your passport was issued within the last 10 years at the time of entry and it must be valid for at least three months on the date you leave the country.

But don't forget to put a stamp in your passport when you enter or leave the country, as this is used to keep track of how long you've been there.