Brit living in Benidorm warns of simple World Cup act that could land tourists with £500 fine

A Brit living in Benidorm has issued a warning as a simple World Cup act could land tourists with a whopping £500 fine.

And it affects expats of all ages.

The much-anticipated tournament is due to kick off on 11 June, with England’s first match six days later.

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But as Brits flock to the popular Spanish party destination to sun themselves while tuning in, Harry Poulton has a firm warning.

The 25-year-old, who regularly shares his travel tips and advice about the holiday hotspot, has said one simple celebratory act could land tourists – no matter their age – in hot water.

And it’ll be to the tune of an eye-watering £500, reports Whats The Jam.

In a clip, which has racked up 22,000 views and hundreds of likes, he explains.

“You could get fined up to £500 for wearing an England football top this summer here in Benidorm,” the content creator, from Brighton, said.

“You wouldn’t be very happy, I imagine.

“There’s actually talk of parts of Spain where they’re not going to want you to wear your football top – your England football top.

“How crazy is that?”

While jarring, the fine isn’t anything new.

In 2025, it was reported that those supporting the Lionesses while holidaying in Spain were handed the hefty fee.

It’s part of the country’s goal to minimise drunken tourism, and this stretches to other articles of clothing, such as bikinis and swimming shorts when not on the beach.

Harry added: “I guess it’s to prevent violence.

“It is what it is, I suppose.

“Maybe they want you to wear the Spanish football top.”

Harry, who boasts over 63,000 followers, moved to the holiday hotspot aged just 18 after visiting on a lad’s holiday.

While he’s not a huge footy fan himself, he’ll still be tuning in; though he will be avoiding three certain areas: The Yellow Brick Road, Pueblo Alley and Mugger’s Alley.

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