Tourists shocked as Benidorm clamps down on beach boozing with '£600 fines'

28 June 2024 , 17:27

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Tourists shocked as Benidorm clamps down on beach boozing with '£600 fines'

A holiday-goer was shocked after spotting police clamping down on people drinking on the beach in Benidorm.

Darren, 46, also known as Dazza, and his friend, Graham, 36, from Middlesbrough, often share their holiday antics online, having gone viral several times. Their latest post is not so much for viewers' amusement, as it is a warning to anyone heading to the popular Spanish holiday spot this summer.

The video, which has racked up over 657,000 views so far, was filmed walking along the town's main strip. Darren spots a couple of police officers speaking to two men in deck chairs on the beach. He then pans to a small foldaway table between the pair, which features a bottle of rose and two glasses.

A sign outside the pub selling the cheapest pint in Benidorm (Jam Press Vid/@benidorm_grumet)

A video grab of the police clamping down on people drinking on a beach in Benidorm (Jam Press Vid/@benidorm_grumet)

Darren says: "There's a couple there getting done for drinking on the beach." He continues videoing as the police approach other tourists. The two men were doing nothing wrong, just chilling out with a bottle of wine. It's the first time I've ever seen the police move people off the beach for drinking.

"It's getting really strict over there, the police don't mess about and they're out searching people every night. Really clamping down on a lot of stuff. Rules are rules but these two were doing nothing wrong, just having a quiet drink."

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Darren believes the fine for drinking on the beach is 750 Euros (approximately £620). The clip (@benidorm_grumet) was captioned: "Police removing people for drinking on Levante beach, think it holds a 750 euro fine, don't think they got a fine but were removed."

Darren with a cheap beer in Benidorm (Jam Press/@benidorm_grumet)

Police appear to be speaking to a tourist on a beach in Benidorm (Jam Press Vid/@benidorm_grumet)

TikTok has gathered more than 2,300 likes and hundreds of comments from users. Mark said: "It's Benidorm, I thought everyone drank everywhere." Mel added: "Been to Beni loads, never knew that." [sic] Jacqueline commented: "I love Benidorm." Jake posted: "There's no signs, screw them." Someone else wrote: "The fun police."

But there were some followers who agreed with the fines. "If it says you can't drink on the beach that's the law," said Bailey. "The resident who owns a bar won't make any money," added another user. [sic] "Agree, no drinks on the beach," wrote Daphne. "Rules are rules end of," commented Tracy. [sic] "Law is the law," posted Joseph.

Police seen walking along Benidorm (Jam Press Vid/@benidorm_grumet)

Graham and Darren also recently went viral after sharing the ludicrously cheap price of beer in Benidorm. As honorary locals, they scout out the best places to find great deals. They spotted a pub flogging pints of Estrella for just 86p.

"Darren had about six," Graham, from Middlesborough, told What's The Jam. "He said it's like back in the early 90s prices. The pints are probably the best in Benidorm, they don't go flat like [in] other bars. It tasted good, [we'd] rate it a 10 out of 10."

Ryan Fahey