As the summer season is in full swing, many Brits have booked holidays for a guaranteed dose of sunshine and a break from their daily routine. One destination that always sees a massive influx of tourists is Benidorm, a favourite among families, stag parties, and hen dos.
The Spanish resort town is a hit with British holidaymakers due to its budget-friendly accommodation, cheap food and drink, and a plethora of activities – not to mention its legendary nightlife. Typically, it’s busiest from June through August. However, one Brit who relocated to the resort tpwn has been left stunned by how quiet it is this July.
Harry Poulton, a 24-year-old who moved to Benidorm after his first lads’ holiday at 18, has described the Costa Del Sol as “a ghost town.” On TikTok, Harry exclaimed: “Benidorm is a ghost town…in July? ! I’ve never seen it this quiet. Where is everyone?!”
In the video, he can be seen standing by the main strip, remarking: “It’s the middle of July, look behind me, it’s dead. I’m on the Benidorm strip, there’s barely any people, this is crazy.”
“I cannot believe it, this is the quietest I’ve ever seen Benidorm,” he added.
One holidaymaker currently in Benidorm responded in the comments: “Currently in Benners. Our first trip here and I was expecting carnage. It’s fully of families.”
Another commented: “In Benny now, it’s packed with families instead of stags and hens.” Another concurred, stating: “We went July one year [and it] was all Spanish families around the pool.”
Another observed: “No one has any money. Also the price they charge to go in summer are scandalous.”
One other highlighted: “It’s like this every July, August. Shocking but reality, it’s too warm and very expensive.”
One other shared: “The price has gone up, we came two years ago it was coming up as one of the cheapest places to visit, now it’s definitely not. However, once you have been you know it’s worth every penny.”
One other penned: “I was there between 8th and 15th and it was a lot quieter than it was two summers ago. Price of holidays are going through the roof.”
Thomas Cook, a former airline which now operates as an online-only travel agent, suggests August is the prime time to visit Benidorm. The company stated: “If you love hot and sunny weather, the best time of year to visit Benidorm would be during August, which is the hottest month in the resort.
“The average temperature throughout August is a lovely 25C and has been known to reach around the 30C mark. If you enjoy a refreshing dip in the sea, August is the best month for that too, with the average sea temperature also being a comfortable 25C.”