Brit in Tenerife stunned by 'crazy' cost of a full English breakfast but others disagree
An ex-pat who lives in Tenerife and works for a travel agent said he was "shocked" by the price of a full English breakfast in Los Cristianos - but not everyone agreed.
Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, is hugely popular with UK tourists who yearn for sunshine and seaside getaways. British holidaymakers made up more than 40 percent of all international visitors to the island last year, but recently there has been growing concern regarding the rising costs at this beloved destination.
Tenerife is implementing new regulations to safeguard its natural environments against the pressures of overtourism. Notably, from next year, those wishing to visit Mount Teide, Spain's tallest peak situated in Tenerife, will be subject to a new 'eco tax'.
In addition, a British expat residing in Tenerife, who works in the travel industry, has noted that many tourists are finding the cost of sustenance such as food and drink increasingly dear due to escalating living expenses.
Despite these concerns, the travel agent himself holds a different view – particularly after he uncovered the price of a hearty full English breakfast in Los Cristianos at an eatery named LA TASCA 7. After ordering the meal, he showcased his dish consisting of two rashers of bacon, two sausages, two slices of toast, a tomato, and a pair of fried eggs.
The breakfast also offered the choice of baked beans, which he chose not to have as they weren't to his taste, reports the Express.
The breakfast was served on a "big plate" with HP sauce accompanying it, all savoured with a picturesque sea view. And the entire meal only set him back €4.60 [£3.90], prompting him to exclaim that it was "crazy".
He went on to say: "That's the price of one pint in the UK and I've got a full English breakfast, in the sun, for [the same price]."
In his caption, he queried: "How do they even make money selling it this cheap?"
Commenters chimed in to confirm Tenerife's reputation for cost-effective eats and drinks. As one person pointed out: "Prices are good in Tenerife. I can't see how people say it's dear... You can find a pint for €1.50 [£1.26] and a breakfast for €3 [£2.52]... and we absolutely love it."
Another shared their experience: "We went there after the markets and it was so nice! Nice spot to people watch, enjoy the view, and was super cheap compared to most other places."
Another person observed: "Not bad the price, over here you can't get it for under 8 euros and it's not even that decent."
However, opinions varied with one commenter noting: "It used to be cheap for Brits. Not anymore."
One more contribution brought nuance to the conversation: "It's not like that in all of Spain, in Tenerife the taxes are way lower then the rest of Spain, don't expect those prices everywhere."
The choice of meal also sparked debate with one individual jesting: "You in Tenerife and eating English breakfast? You okay?"
While another was perplexed by tourist dining habits saying: "It always baffles me why people go to an exotic country to order an English breakfast."
And the absence of beans on his plate did not go unnoticed, prompting one person to comment humorously: "Can't trust no one that don't like beans that's diabolical."
Someone else asked incredulously: "How can anybody not like beans."
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