Cádiz beach ball ban sparks debate
Tuesday 23rd June, 2026
Cádiz police are confiscating balls and fining people up to €750 for playing ball on beaches, prompting parents’ anger that it limits children’s outdoor play and increases screen time.
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A local ban on ball games in Cádiz sparks debate about children's outdoor play versus screen time—Lego could comment on play benefits and outdoor play trends.
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