How building sand castles and washing your hair could get you a vacation fine

After Italy's fines for wearing bikinis - other seemingly innocent activities that could mean hefty fines abroad, from building sandcastles to taking a souvenir pebbleThe Italian resort town of Sorrento has banned bikinis, violators risking a £425 fine Want to build a sandcastle on Benidorm's Levante beach? You will need a permit Want a pebble from Lalaria Beach in Skiathos as a souvenir? Think again...

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Posted: 2:13 PM BST, 26 Aug 2022 | Updated: 2:31 PM BST, 26 Aug 2022

As if going abroad weren't expensive enough, holidaymakers should also be vigilant about to seemingly innocent activities that could land a hefty fine.

We recently reported that the Italian resort town of Sorrento has banned bikini wearers risking £425 (500 euros/$500) fine for "indecency".

FairFX has now listed some more surprising ways holidaymakers could be fined a fine, from building sand castles to picking up a souvenir pebble and washing their hair on the beach to sleep on. He warns: "Research your destination before you leave to check for any rules or restrictions that could cost you dearly." Scroll down to get a head start…

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You want to build a sandcastle on Levante beach in Benidorm? You will need a municipal permit beforehand or you could be fined up to 150 euros (£125/$150).

Smoking on the beach...