A popular part of Spain has been described as a “ghost town” after tourists appear to have abandoned the area. New footage shows the usually bustling holiday resort looking less busy than it ever has.
For decades upon decades, Spain has remained an incredibly sought-after holiday destination for Brits, yet circumstances appear to be shifting. Based on recent accounts, certain regions of this beloved getaway have grown remarkably deserted, with one renowned location recently being branded as “dead.”
Benidorm, situated in Spain, is “empty” according to certain holidaymakers, as video evidence has surfaced online displaying the deserted resort.
A social media contributor, named @yorkshirebargainhunter, recently posted footage on TikTok demonstrating how dramatically different the resort appears, leaving viewers astounded given the destination’s longstanding popularity amongst British holidaymakers.
Despite being a prime holiday season, he claimed the Spanish streets are “empty”, believing they ought to be bustling with visitors.
In his view, Benidorm has become an “absolute ghost town”, with fellow observers appearing to share this sentiment.
He said: “If you’re in Benidorm right now, what do you think? Why do you think it’s so quiet? Why is nobody around? Even this bar here is fully shut down.
“We’re in the height of summer. Everywhere should be absolutely rammed, but it’s not. It’s absolutely dead. This is one of the main strips in Benidorm and it should be absolutely rammed.”
Within the footage, the content producer suggested this transformation stems from demonstrations occurring across Spain in recent months, which have deterred potential visitors, reports The Mirror.
More than 900 individuals shared their perspectives on this situation as well.
One holidaymaker expressed their confusion, stating: “They told us not to come. What did they expect?”
Another chimed in with: “Spain stopped wanting tourists hence they might have gone elsewhere.”
A third person commented: “August is always dead in Benidorm.”
However, some had a different experience, claiming the resort was “bouncing” during their visit.
Another tourist shared: “I’m here now. It’s rammed – busiest I’ve seen Benidorm.”
A fellow traveller agreed, saying: “We just came back from Benidorm and it was very busy. People were staying at the pools by day because it was so warm, but pubs were very busy at night.”
Reports suggest that Spain has been deserted by many tourists, with restaurants and beaches appearing almost vacant.
Parts of the country are experiencing a drop in visitor numbers for the first time since the pandemic, alongside years of anti-tourist protests by locals.
Miguel Pérez-Marsá, chief of the nightlife association, previously informed Majorca Daily Bulletin: “The tourists we’re interested in are being driven away; they don’t feel welcome and are going to other destinations.”
