A Brit living in Benidorm has revealed that the sunny location is empty as tourists are being “priced out” of the party city.
Harry Poulton regularly shares his travel tips and advice about the Spanish destination with his 46,700 followers on TikTok (@harrytokky ).
In a recent clip, which has racked up 127,000 views and over a thousand likes, he reveals that Benidorm might be “finished” as the party city is empty this summer.
And says it might be because the holiday spot is becoming too expensive, reports Whats The Jam.
The 24-year-old begins: “[Is] Benidorm finished?
“Where is everybody? It’s the middle of July, and it’s absolutely dead.
“Normally at this time of year, Benidorm’s mentality – it’s busy, there are people absolutely everywhere.
“I’ve just been walking down the beach; no one.
“I’ve been down the Benidorm strip; hardly anyone there.
“Bars [aren’t] even that busy – what’s going on?
“Is everyone going to Tenerife now? I’ve only been away a week.”
Harry, from Brighton, notes he “can’t believe” how quiet it is.
Even at peak time, around 7 pm, the streets are still bare.
Users have flocked to the comments to offer their theories.
“Have to say hotels are getting more and more expensive. Crazy prices,” Ivan said.
Anthony added: “Everyone is going to Salou, Spain.”
“It’s got too expensive,” Jane commented.
Rich said, “People are fed up with being robbed, mate.”
“Getting too expensive. Used to be my go-to holiday. However, I cannot afford Benidorm this year. Other Spanish places half the price,” adds Jan. [sic]
In another clip, racking up 14,000 views and hundreds of likes, Harry comments on the location becoming pricey.
The content creator adds: “Benidorm is getting expensive.
“Is it just me that feels this way? Especially the accommodation.
“Everything this year has gone so much more than last year.
“I’m not the only one that feels this way.”
He responds to a comment which says it costs nearly £1,000 for a single room for a week.
Harry adds: “Ouch, that’s got to hurt.
“Don’t get me wrong – eating out, drinking, all those sorts of things are still very reasonable, especially price-wise compared to the UK.
“ Everything has got really expensive; not just in Benidorm, but in general.
“Is Benidorm falling off? Or is it just the world in general?
“Mad, really – what are holidays? What’s a cheap holiday now?”
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