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Popular holiday hotspot loved by Brits is now a 'ghost town'
Thousands of Brits visit the popular holiday hotspot each year, but it now appears to be a 'ghost town'.
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Viral Video Claims Benidorm is a "Ghost Town" in Summer, Sparks Debate Among Tourists
Benidorm, Spain Benidorm, a Spanish coastal city renowned for its vibrant nightlife and bustling summer tourism, has recently become the subject of online debate following a viral video depicting its main streets as eerily empty. Uploaded by TikTok user @yorkshirebargainhunter, the video, captured during what the author claims is the "height of summer," shows numerous bars and clubs shuttered and the usually crowded thoroughfares deserted. The video's narrator expresses bewilderment, stating, "All the streets are absolutely empty and we're in the height of summer. Now all these should be filled up, the doors should be open, and it should be absolutely going crazy." He attributes this unusual quietness to "all the tourism in Spain where locals kicking off, saying they don't want us here." However, the video has sparked a significant reaction in the comments section, with many users challenging the author's premise and offering alternative explanations. Several commenters suggest the video was filmed during the daytime, a period when many of Benidorm's nightlife venues would naturally be closed. One user stated, "I can tell you that isn’t 9pm… that’s 9am," while another added, "It’s busy at night not in the daytime 😁as they don’t open till late." Other explanations include the timing coinciding with Spanish holidays, leading to a different demographic on the beaches, or the intense August heat deterring some visitors. "August is always quiet in Benidorm, for a few reasons, too hot, hotel prices are too high and mainly all Spanish people who don’t typically go around the English strip as they’d call it," commented one user, highlighting a nuanced view of the city's seasonal dynamics. The video, with its significant views and engagement, underscores the power of social media to quickly disseminate observations, even if those observations are subject to immediate public scrutiny and alternative interpretations.
