I tried the same thing and was stopped by police --- no BBQs on the beaches

If you did one near me you'd have to give me a burger!!!

BK...

Many thanks...... My BBQ only cooks for 2-3 people and is size of a large pot!! Has lid on during cooking so no major signs of smoke. Only when lighting up would there be a small flame visible.

Surprised that the police would get involved in such a 'small thing' especially if being discreet!!!

Chivas......If there is one to spare..you're top of the queue.

Funny that.....have offerred to people in the past but they got funny looks and a weary.."..NO Thanks" I suppose if I charged them a few quid them they would jump at the offer....as the song goes "People are Strange"!!

I don't know when or where you're going but some of Majorca's beaches can get very crowded in Summer so it might not be a good idea.

If you have the firelighters in with the BBQ I dont think the airline will want it in the overhead locker.

Kind Regards
Stewart

Stewart

Not bringing Lighters, Coals or Matches on plane. Will buy all over in Majorca and dispose of same before I return.

All utencils will go in the suitcase to go into the cargo hold.

The BBQ is really a glorified pot (its called a COBB BBQ) with an inner holder for about 10 coals and a lip for holding a grill plate. There should be no problem with airport security (I hope!!) and I can open it up easily to show the contents if there is a query!!

It does a great BBQ and ideal for travelling around. Have used it conatantly thsi summer at home and the wife loves it as it saves her having to do the cooking!!!! I think we could have a great time with it on the hols especially if the 'cooking arragements' in the apartment are a bit 'iffey'!!

Am still in two minds on bring it....need more advice from the forum to make a final decision!!

i wud not unless u like majorcan jails!

One thing to be aware of is that there are very widespread restrictions on lighting fires of any kind. This is because the bushes and undergrowth everywhere are tinder-dry. Depending on the location you could end up in jail and a heavy fine.
Also, as stated, the beaches can be very busy...I don't want you near me when you're cooking

Even if you can't use it on the beach could you not take it anyway and use it on your balcony ? If there is aittle smoke emission then it shouldnt be a problem.

Starting to see the light!!!!!! I can understand the concerns on the risk of a bush fire and therfore a BBQ in the open is a NO NO!!!!

As for the beach.....I wouldn't be so inconsiderate to cook anywhere near sun-bathers etc. I wouldn't like it done unto me ...and so wouldn't do unto others. I was thinking (due to the fact I will have a car hire) that there would be remote spots that we could turn into and park up for a while and eat and enjoy outside of the masses of the usual tourist!!!!

However.....I hear what you all saying and have decided to leave the BBQ at home!!!! Thanks to all for the feedback!!!