The makeshift party was held on the beach of Barceloneta and according to the police, the partygoers were aware that they were breaking the prevailing pandemic rules.
- Barcelona is the perfect place to party and drink, but there is a big problem - the police - they prevent people from having fun, said the 32-year-old British party participant Liam, who did not want to give his last name, but who used a face mask .
Crowds of more than six people are banned in Catalonia and violations of the law can, according to the police, result in fines of up to 600 euros, approximately 6,600 Swedish kronor.