Sunbed Wars 2025 arrives in Benidorm after holidaymakers ‘stampede’ for best loungers
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.
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.
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