Beachgoers charged to use controversial ‘smart shower’ on Spanish beach (opens original article in a new tab)

Spanish beachgoers may soon be charged to use a 'smart shower' that requires QR code payment, part of a water conservation initiative facing mixed reactions, while another city plans to ban smoking on beaches.

• Holidaymakers may have to pay to use a 'smart shower' on a Spanish beach via a QR code payment system
• The shower project aims to reduce water consumption but has received mixed local reactions
• A separate initiative in San Sebastian plans to ban smoking on beaches to prevent cigarette butt pollution
• The smart shower trial is part of a partnership between local council, a hotel, and engineers