The fine: Up to €300 (£261) for driving in flip flops, bare feet or sandals Where? Spain, Greece, Italy, France, Portugal How to avoid it: Wear proper shoes to drive

The fine: Up to €1,500 (£1,307) for wearing swimwear away from the beach Where? Barcelona, Albufeira, Split, Sorrento, Cannes, Venice How to avoid it: Cover up when you leave the beach.

The fine: Up to €3,000 (£2,615) for drinking alcohol in public Where? Mallorca, Ibiza, Magaluf, Canary Islands How to avoid it: Drink in moderation in a bar, restaurant or at your villa or apartment.

The fine: Up to €1,000 (£871) for taking a shell or pebble from a beach Where? Greece How to avoid it: Take a photo instead.

The fine: €350 (£305) for swimming in a canal Where? Venice How to avoid it: Remember sewage flows into the canal; take a gondola ride instead.