A Spanish region has enacted a controversial law that allows restaurant owners to impose additional legal charges on guests who sit in the shade. The Andalusian regional government, one of the hottest provinces in the country, has granted restaurants the authority to set "different prices" for tables based on their location, whether in the sun or in the shade, according to the British Daily.
Rubén Sánchez, spokesperson for the Consumers' Association, stated that restaurants can now charge extra for meals served in shaded areas, as long as customers are informed in advance. Under this decision, any price changes must be "visible," as verbally informing the customer "will not be sufficient."
Andalusia, located in southern Spain, often experiences extreme temperatures throughout the region. More than 100,000 hectares of land in Spain were burned in 2023 due to the heat. It is worth noting that 75% of Spain's territory is currently threatened by desertification, according to the United Nations, making it the most vulnerable country in Western Europe to the impacts of climate change.
