What’s the situation with alcohol in Spain?
Alcoholic beverages are available at grocery stores, cafes or supermarkets with few restrictions in fact, despite legal constraints. In Spain it has traditionally been considered acceptable for 16 or 17-year -olds to consume alcoholic beverages, although there is a growing concern with alcohol abuse among young people, and it is now illegal to sell alcohol to persons under 18. We have seen staff at cafes ask for ID, though that is still a novelty. Our students should expect that they will be surrounded by Spanish teens, many of whom will be consuming alcohol. Students should also be aware that they may be in situations where there will be some peer pressure to drink. Given the health and security risks that consumption of alcohol poses, it is imperative for the safety of our students that they understand that they are not allowed, under any circumstance, to drink alcoholic beverages in any amount, and must explicitly pledge to remain alcohol/drug free for the entire trip. Despite the f
