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By Rick Kelsey Newsbeat reporter in Ibiza

The British government's representative in Ibiza says the downturn in the Spanish economy is creating problems for young UK tourists visiting the island.

Paul Abrey, who is the British Consul for the Balearic Islands, says that although visitor numbers haven't dropped there's more crime and hospitals can ask for cash upfront for medical treatment.

It comes after Spanish banks were given 80 billion in emergency loans by the eurozone.

This has put more pressure on the Spanish government who have had to borrow heavily and make cuts to deal with the effects of the collapse.

Almost three quarters of a million visitors come over to the White Isle, as Ibiza is known, every year.

It's quieter but then this is an expensive place to come. The clubs charge around 50 euros to get in and drinks aren't cheap

Many of them are young and want to experience the nightlife in places like San Antonio and Playa d'en Bossa.

Paul Abrey said: "There are reduced services, fewer police around and a bit more crime in the resorts which are all consequences of a country that is struggling."

Walking around the West End area of San Antonio, many of the bar workers say there are fewer people around for the time of year.

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