A BRIT living in Benidorm has revealed that the holiday destination is virtually deserted as tourists have been “priced out” of the party resort.
Harry Poulton regularly shares his travel tips and advice about the Spanish destination with his 46,700 followers on TikTok.
TikTok/harrytokkyHarry Poulton shared his experience of Benidorm looking ‘dead’ this summer[/caption]
GettyHe says that people simply haven’t been turning up – despite it being peak season[/caption]
GettyHarry claimed the strip and beaches are virtually deserted this year[/caption]
In one recent clip, which has racked up 127,000 views and over a thousand likes, he reveals that Benidorm could be “finished” – as it stands empty this summer.
And he explained that tourists might be staying away because the holiday spot is becoming too expensive.
The 24-year-old begins by asking: “Is Benidorm finished?”
He continues: “Where is everybody? It’s the middle of July, and it’s absolutely dead.
“Normally at this time of year, Benidorm’s mental – 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, said that he “can’t believe” how quiet it is.
Even at peak time, around 7pm, the streets are still bare, he said.
Brits flocked to the comments to explain what’s been turning them away – and many had the same story.
Ivan said: “Have to say hotels are getting more and more expensive. Crazy prices.”
Anthony added: “Everyone is going to Salou, Spain.”
A lady called Jane commented: “It’s got too expensive.”
Rich said: “People are fed up with being robbed, mate.”
TikTok/harrytokkyHarry and many of his viewers believe that rising prices are to blame for Benidorm emptying out[/caption]
GettyViewers reported that prices, especially hotel rooms, had shot up recently[/caption]
And Jan said: “Getting too expensive. Used to be my go-to holiday.
“However, I cannot afford Benidorm this year. Other Spanish places half the price.”
In another clip, racking up 14,000 views and hundreds of likes, Harry reveals that he has the same feeling.
The content creator says: “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.”
One comment which says that it costs almost £1,000 for a single room for a week, to which Harry said: “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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