A new holiday horror is unfolding across the sun-drenched resorts of Spain, as British tourists have taken the battle for the perfect sunbed to unprecedented and bizarre levels. Forget the dawn towel dash; guests are now sleeping overnight on the sun loungers to ensure they bag the prime poolside real estate for the entire day.
The shocking behaviour, captured in photos and videos at all-inclusive hotels in hotspots like Majorca and the Canary Islands, shows holidaymakers wrapped in blankets and using towels as pillows, braving the cool night air. This extreme tactic has ignited what staff and fellow guests are calling a full-blown 'sunbed war', creating a tense and frankly absurd atmosphere at what should be relaxing getaways.
Hotels Fight Back With Strict New Rules
In response to the escalating antics, exasperated hotel managers are fighting back with strict new policies. Many have resorted to confiscating towels and personal items left on sunbeds before a certain hour in the morning. Some have even started locking the pool areas overnight in a desperate attempt to reclaim order and give all guests a fair chance.
Despite these measures, the most determined 'sunbed savages' simply wait for the gates to be unlocked at the crack of dawn, then sprint to claim their territory in a scene more akin to a Black Friday sale than a luxury holiday.
A Nation's Reputation At Stake
This peculiar and fiercely competitive ritual is largely being attributed to British tourists, further straining the sometimes fraught relationship between UK visitors and Spanish hospitality workers. The quest for the perfect tan has seemingly overridden all common sense and courtesy, turning tranquil poolscapes into battlegrounds of territorial disputes.
For other holidaymakers, the experience is utterly ruined. The sight of occupied sunbeds at 3 a.m. and the ensuing arguments over 'reserved' spots have become a depressing hallmark of the all-inclusive package holiday, proving that even in paradise, the fight for a recliner can turn savage.
