A TikTok user has claimed that sunbeds on Benidorm's beaches are 'totally empty', sparking debate about the cost of hiring them. Harry, known as Harry Tokky on TikTok, shared footage showing rows of unoccupied sunbeds on what he described as a 'gorgeous' 26-degree day in May.
In the video, Harry said he had never seen the beach so quiet, attributing the lack of takers to the charges for sunbeds. 'Would you pay for a sunbed here in Benidorm?' he asked viewers, noting that normally the beach is 'absolutely rammed'. The clip has been viewed hundreds of times, prompting mixed reactions.
Some commenters agreed that costs are a deterrent, with one saying 'flights aren't cheap anymore' and another stating 'getting too expensive'. However, others defended the pricing, with one person noting 'it's a decent price to come and go all day'. Some also pointed out that the beach appeared packed at other times, suggesting the empty scene may have been time-dependent.
According to reports, hiring a sunbed on Benidorm's Levante or Poniente beaches costs €6 (£5.18) per day, with the same price for a parasol. No advance booking is required, and tickets allow all-day use. Despite the debate, Benidorm remains a major tourist destination, welcoming over three million visitors annually, with its population swelling up to 12 times during peak periods.
