Brit abroad left shocked at the price of full English breakfast in Spain
Brit abroad left shocked at the price of full English breakfast in Spain
A British expat shared his shock online
Many people online mocked the expat for ordering a full English breakfast abroad
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Tenerife, is the biggest of the Canary Islands and a beacon for British tourists seeking sun-drenched breaks. A staggering 40% of all international visitors to this beautiful destination last year were from Britain, but this has sparked concerns about prices climbing on the beloved island.
With an eye on curbing over tourism and safeguarding its stunning environment, Tenerife has announced the introduction of an 'eco tax' set to take effect next year for those wishing to enjoy the views from Mount Teide, which boasts the title of Spain's loftiest peak.
While holidaymakers are begrudged by rising food and drink costs amidst soaring living expenses, one British expat-turned-travel guru, noted their disappointment as prices surge.
However, this local travel expert sees a different picture, particularly when he found an excellent value full English breakfast at Los Cristianos eatery, LA TASCA 7.
At a mere €4.60 (£3.90), the impressive spread included two bacon rashers, two sausages, two slices of toast, a tomato, and two eggs fried to perfection (without beans due to personal preference).
He was served a generous portion served on a "big plate", with HP sauce and an ocean view, which he thought was an unbelievable bargain. In disbelief at the cheap price, he said: "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].", reports the Mirror.
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In his post he joked: "How do they even make money selling it this cheap?". For the latest restaurant news and reviews, sign up to our food and drink newsletter here .
Los Cristianos is a tourist hotspot
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Others have been sharing their tales of the affordable culinary joys in Tenerife. One person wrote: "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 user recalled: "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 wrote: "Not bad the price, over here you can't get it for under 8 euros and it's not even that decent."
However, not everyone shares these opinions. One skeptic remarked, "It used to be cheap for Brits. Not anymore," and another person said, "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."
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Opting for an English breakfast abroad did however spark some light-hearted debate online. One teased: "You in Tenerife and eating English breakfast? You okay?", while someone else said: "It always baffles me why people go to an exotic country to order an English breakfast."
The absence of baked beans from the plate did not go unnoticed either. One person joked: "Can't trust no one that don't like beans that's diabolical. Another person added: "How can anybody not like beans".
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