In the bars of Spain banned smoking

Spanish bars are widely known among tourists with its fun, enjoyable atmosphere, benevolent visitors, good music, tapas and the fact that they can smoke. But soon the situation will change. From 2 January 2011 a new law will put Spain on a par with the U.S., Britain and Western Europe: in the local bars, cafes and restaurants to impose a complete ban on smoking, reports Daily Mail. Government's decision to liquidate the last loophole for smokers. Until the entry into force of the ban in Spain could smoke in bars, whose area exceeds 92 square meters, and where were allocated special smoking areas. From the first version of the law affected many bar owners. They were forced to ban smoking in relation to the size of their institutions, and even the regular customers "changed" favorite places. The new law should call all the owners of bars in Spain. However, it is particularly popular in the country does not use. Locals consider it too radical. Some of them argue that the law will affect tourism. Spain remained the last country where people could smoke in bars without fear. Representatives of the restaurant business are sure: tough measures will lead to what will be lost 145,000 jobs, schools and attendance will drop by 10%. However, the Ministry of Health is trying to appease them with information about what other countries have adopted anti-smoking law was not as serious consequences for tourism and business. As for Spanish hotels, then they were allowed to leave until 30% of rooms specifically for smokers.