Holiday warning as tourists face massive £800 fines for JUMPING in the sea on Spanish beaches

WHEN your baking under the Spanish sun, there are few things that seem more attractive than diving into the sea to cool down. But beachgoers in Majorca now risk being slapped with a £800 if they jump into the Mediterranean, amid a number of serious incidents. GettyPeople diving off jetties into the sea could be slapped with a £800 fine in Majorca[/caption] Crowds flock to beaches in both Alcudia and Muro for their beauty, boat excursions and to lie on the sand while sinking into a good book. However, officials have been forced to step in over safety concerns as reckless swimmers are using the jetties as a makeshift diving board. Thrill seekers are throwing themselves into the water from the small pier where tourists pile on and off boats for various day trips. Although they are patrolled by workers from tour firms, they have been unable to stop people from leaping into the shallow water in the picture postcard resorts. Locals say holidaymakers and youngsters are often unaware of the lack of depth at the Bay of Alcudia and Playa de Muro. Both are famed for their calm, shallow waters – but adrenaline junkies are still hurling themselves off the jetties despite warning signs. At least two jumpers were hospitalised this summer – while countless others are said to have misjudged the dive and sustained injuries. Muro Police‘s Deputy Inspector, Toni Carrió, has been working alongside excursion staff and lifeguards to warn people of the danger. He told the Majorca Daily Bulletin: ” Every year we have incidents with people jumping. You can’t see how deep it is. “People don’t know that it’s only half a metre. The incidents are usually minor, but this season we have had two serious ones. “It’s been years since there was anything as serious as now. “It’s worrying that some adults jump, especially if they are with their children.” With one leap you can change your life. Toni Carrió The beach safety coordinator said they have now brought in a hefty fine in the hopes it discourages holidaymakers from diving in. “Fines are considered to be a last resort,” Toni said. “The fine for jumping into the sea from the jetty is 900 euros, although no fine has been imposed up to now.” He explained that installing railings to deter jumpers would only give them a higher point to launch themselves from. Toni added: “The easy thing would be to close the jetty, but that would mean people pay for the sinners. “The company’s workers and the lifeguards help us out and do a great job. The police will and do respond. “But we ask people to be responsible. We can’t be constantly watching. With one leap you can change your life.”