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The Sun
4 days ago
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- The Sun
Watch the moment sunbed wars take place at iconic hotel used to film ITV's Benidorm as Brits swarm the pool
A war over sunbeds is taking place at the hotel used to film the iconic ITV show Benidorm. Sun-seeking Brits have been spotted queueing for up to two hours at the Spanish hotel to get themselves the most sought-after sun loungers. 3 3 Sol Pelicano Ocas in Benidorm was transformed into the fictitious Solana Hotel for the 10 series of the fan-favourite TV show. And now, the hotel is at the heart of a sunbed standoff between tan-happy holidaymakers. Hotel guest Louise Smith couldn't believe her eyes when she spotted fellow tourists queueing up to snag the best tanning spots. And she was left completely flabbergasted when she spotted guests racing to the sun loungers as soon as the pool opened. As shown in the popular TV show, which stars the likes of Johnny Vegas and Steve Pemberton, the hotel has a huge pool area, with plenty of spots for sun loungers. However, some of the sun beds are better located than others, leaving Brits fighting over premium spots. Louise captured footage of the bizarre incident, which occurred at 9am on May 27, from her hotel balcony. 'Mick would definitely have a few choice words for them,' Louise told Luxury Travel Daily, referencing Pemberton's character in the show. 'I don't think any of the characters would approve. 'People started queuing from 7:30am. Fuming holidaymakers foil fellow Brits sneaky plans to secure sunbeds seven hours before hotel pool opens 'I think it's ridiculous. 'You go on holiday to relax, not to wake up super early to claim a sunbed.' Fellow hotel guests were also left astounded by the sun bed frenzy. Kelly-Ann Wass said: 'I've been here for a week and gone down at 10am and always managed to get a bed.' The Sun Travel team's holiday essentials WITH decades of experience and hundreds of countries under their belt, the Sun Travel team have shared some of the essential items they always pack on a trip. Here are some of the game-changing items we always pack - and some will barely cost you a thing. Lisa Minot, Head of Travel - Global travel plug with USB (£64) Caroline McGuire, Travel Editor - Hotel Slippers Sophie Swietochowski, Assistant Travel Editor - Pack of 40 earplugs (£40) Kara Godfrey, Deputy Travel Editor - 1 litre water bottle (£8.99) Ryan Gray, Travel Reporter - Bluetooth eye mask (£16.50) Giuli Graziano, Travel Writer - AirTag luggage location tracker (£29.99). Jay added: 'Wouldn't call that a relaxing holiday fighting for sunbeds.' Mo said: 'This is not a holiday to me, get up and having to queue everyday, no thanks.' The Sol Pelícanos Ocas has been approached for comment. And the famed Benidorm hotel isn't the only location that has been subject to sun bed wars. Tourists in Playa de la Americas have been branded "miserable" for waiting by the pool before sunbeds were even laid out. And one woman holidaying in Egypt revealed she was forced to get up at 6:30am to be in with a chance of snagging a sun bed.
Metro
4 days ago
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- Metro
Sunbed Wars arrive in Benidorm after holidaymakers 'stampede' for best loungers
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page Summer is in swing – and so are battles for the best sun loungers in Brit holiday hotspots. The hotel used to film the TV show Benidorm is no exception – holidaymakers were seen queuing for up to two hours to get the best loungers. Scenes at the fictitious Solana Hotel from the ITV series were recorded at the Sol Pelícanos Ocas in Benidorm, Spain. Guest Louise Smith was shocked to see tourists standing in line for the best sunbathing spots, but the 'stampede' which followed was worse. She filmed a huge wave of sunbathers racing to the pool the second it opened. Despite having a large pool area, the eager guests could be seen racing to their desired beds after workers lifted the ropes. A wave of tourists were seen scrambling for the best sun loungers (Picture: Jam Press) Louise filmed from her balcony, and said after: 'Mick would definitely have a few choice words for them. I don't think any of the characters would approve. 'People started queuing from 7:30 am. I think it's ridiculous. You go on holiday to relax, not to wake up super early to claim a sunbed.' Other Brits were appaled by the behaviour. Kelly-Ann Wass said: 'I've been here for a week and gone down at 10 am and always managed to get a bed.' Jay added: 'Wouldn't call that a relaxing holiday fighting for sunbeds.' Days ago, holidaymakers managed to foil the plan of fellow Brits to secure sunbeds seven hours before their hotel pool opened. Whilst enjoying a late-night chat on their balcony, Mandy Boyd and her mates spotted some men she thought were taking a cheeky dip in the pool. However, on further inspection, the 34-year-old noticed the young men were attempting to secure the best beds at 2 am – seven hours before the pool opened. The group of four girls watched on as the men pulled out their sun loungers to try and secure the best spots. Mandy and her friends quietly waited on the balcony for the perfect moment to run down and take the towels. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. Arrow MORE: Your favourite places to eat in Europe that aren't the usual tourist traps Arrow MORE: Moment Scottish gangster chased through his Spanish pub and shot dead Arrow MORE: Oscar Piastri wins Spanish Grand Prix after Max Verstappen crashes into George Russell
