A Brit living in Benidorm has issued an urgent warning on the top three things to avoid for people visiting the sunny location this summer.
Harry Poulton regularly shares his travel tips and advice about the Spanish destination with his 35,000 followers on TikTok (@harrytokky ).
Now, he’s issued an urgent PSA for anyone coming over for a spot of sunshine in a clip racking up 71,000 views and thousands of likes.
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And says these things must be avoided at all costs, reports Luxury Travel Daily.
Harry explains: “First things first, the ‘p-men’ or ‘looky looky’ men or the ‘potato men’.
“These individuals will do games on the beach or even try and sell you things here in Benidorm.
“For example, you’ll be walking down the beach, they will come up to you and they will offer you something for free.”
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The content creator, from Brighton, says once the free gift has been taken, you’ll be charged a “ridiculous” amount of money.
The 24-year-old continues: “Next up, Mugger’s Alley or the muggers and pickpocketters.
“They are rife, not just here in Benidorm, that’s everywhere in the world.
“So if you are in Benidorm, make sure to have a man bag somewhere where you can keep all your personal belongings zipped up and safe at all times.
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“It’s better to be safe than sorry.”
His final warning is “dodgy” cocktails.
He says: “Buying dodgy cocktails on Benidorm beach from random strangers is illegal.
“You cannot buy drinks and drink alcohol on the beach, it’s forbidden.
“Secondly, you have no idea what those cocktails are mixed with.
“If you saw how they make those cocktails, generally on the side of a road, you would feel disgusted.”
Users have flocked to the comments to share their reactions.
Stephanie said: “Just avoid Benidorm. Awful place,” to which Harry replied: “I’m going to respectfully disagree.”
“They always sell them cocktails. I’m always so surprised, “Johanna added. [sic]
Matt commented: “I’m here now, third now I’ve been here [and it’s] always a laugh. Never had a problem in Benidorm yet.”
