Brit in Benidorm warns tourists could be fined for innocent childhood activity

Daily Mirror

3 days ago

A Brit in Benidorm warned there's something you may think is innocent while you're away, but it could land you with a hefty fine that you definitely do not want to pay
Brit in Benidorm warns of fines for building sandcastles on beach
Heading to Benidorm this summer? You may want to be aware of the fact that building an innocent sandcastle could land you with a hefty fine. Yes, you didn't read that wrong – you could get fined for making a simple sandcastle. Harry, who posts on TikTok as @harrytokky, often shares his tips and tricks about the Spanish seaside resort, sharing what not to do and how to avoid fines or getting scammed.
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But this time, people have been left baffled to learn that building a sandcastle could leave you out of pocket to the tune of a whopping £87 (€100), so you may want to think twice before doing the innocent childhood activity.
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In a recent video, Harry Poulton shared the holiday spot is virtually empty because tourists are being "priced out" of the resort.
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And the sandcastle ban may be another reason for Brits not to bother with Benidorm.
In a recent clip, racking up over 21,000 views and hundreds of likes, he revealed building a sandcastle on the beach can result in a fine of up to £87 (€100).
He referred to it was the "weirdest thing you can get fined for in Spain," sharing you "probably didn't even know you could get a penalised for it" because it's so bizarre.
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His friend, Louis Grier, guessed it was public indecency he was speaking about, but it was just building sandcastles, which he said was "mad".
"Supposedly, you could be obstructing walkways," he fumed, ending the video by saying it's "a bit bizarre".
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In the comments of the video, someone wrote: "I'm sure they mean the huge sandcastles that people make on the beach."
Another fumed: "Fine you for building a sandcastle? But do nothing about the pickpockets that stand out like a sore thumb. Hmmm makes sense."
Somebody wondered whether it "included toddlers" making sandcastles.
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Recently, Harry also warned Brits about scams that were going around in Benidorm, urging them not to fall foul of what was going on.
These are the warnings he shared:
3. Potato man
Harry warned you'll usually see these men in the mornings, and Harry said they're usually "older men on the beachfront, doing these games".
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He said the game can "look like noughts and crosses," but claimed it's best to "avoid them" as they're "known scams in Benidorm".
"Definitely avoid them. You are not going to win money, even though it looks like people are winning. It's all part of their little con," he seethed.
2. 'Illegal' cocktail drinks
Harry said: "Now this is one I highly recommend avoiding. Those cocktail drinks are illegal, and you have no idea where they're being made.
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"It could be on the back of a truck for all you know, so I definitely highly recommend avoiding them."
1. The ladies of the dodgy night
Harry warned: "If you're walking down Benidorm, anywhere in Benidorm, and you're alone, generally alone, and these ladies walk up to you offering special services, avoid them.
"Now, most of the time they're out to rob you, steal your phone, steal your jewellery, that sort of thing."
He warned it's important to be extra vigilant, especially when you're drinking a lot of alcohol and then potentially walking home alone. You should always be aware of your surroundings.