July 23, 2025, 12:14 pm | Read time: 2 minutes

Nowadays, it’s likely that every vacation spot has beach vendors trying to sell you fresh fruit, pastries, or pre-mixed cocktails. It might not sound too bad at first. However, you should definitely avoid them–especially on the beach in Palma, Mallorca. The police issued a statement on July 21, 2025, warning against drinking cocktails sold by street vendors on the roadside or beach.

Disgusting Cocktails Are Prepared on the Ground

Vacationers should avoid this “refreshment.” The Policia Local Palma reported a case where officers observed a vendor disregarding all hygiene regulations. The man was cutting fruit directly on the ground of a parking lot, using only a plastic bag as a base. The watermelon was then used as a decoration in the cocktail. Additionally, according to the police, the man filled plastic cups with pre-made drinks from 5-liter canisters.

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The authorities warn of serious health risks from consuming cocktails like mojito or sangria purchased from illegal street vendors at Playa de Palma.

According to the police, the vendor was reported for violating the sale of alcohol on public streets without a license. Additionally, the case was reported to the health department.

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“Health Is Priceless”

In an Instagram post, the local police appeal to Mallorca tourists not to drink the cocktails sold on the beach. Health is priceless. The photos also show officers confiscating and taking away the plastic canisters and already filled cocktail glasses. The post is filled with positive comments, grateful for the police’s efforts.