I’m a Brit living in Benidorm – tourists are being fined for three activities at the beach

By ESTHER MARSHALL

Published: 12:08 BST, 17 June 2025 | Updated: 12:11 BST, 17 June 2025

A British man living in Benidorm has revealed the three things tourists are being fined for while visiting the Spanish destination’s beach.

Harry Poulton regularly shares his travel tips and advice about the sunny location with his 41,700 followers on TikTok (@harrytokky).

In a recent clip, which has racked up 43,000 views and hundreds of likes, he’s revealed the top three things Brits do while at the beach in Benidorm which could land them a hefty fine.

The 24-year-old’s first piece of advice is to avoid swimming in the sea at unrestricted hours, reports Luxury Travel Daily. 

He explains: ‘You can’t swim between midnight and 7am at Benidorm [beach] otherwise you’re going to end up with a massive fine.’

The fine for swimming in the sea during banned hours can range from anywhere between €300 and €1,500 (£255 – £1,278).

Saving a spot at the beach could also land holidaymakers with a hefty fine.  

‘Reserving spots on the beach – that means putting your towel down [and] reserving a seat – not okay,’ the content creator, from Brighton, says. 

A British man living in Benidorm has revealed the three things tourists are being fined for while visiting the Spanish destination’s beach

Harry Poulton regularly shares his travel tips and advice about the sunny location with his 41,700 followers on TikTok ( @harrytokky )

‘Not allowed. You can actually get a fine of up to €200/£169 for reserving a spot on the beach.

‘Even just leaving your towel down somewhere on the beach can get you a massive fine. So just don’t do it.’

Harry’s final warning is to avoid smoking while at the seaside.

The ban on vapes has already come into force in Spain and Italy, with France next to implement the change on 1 July.

Those caught with the e-cigarette could be forced to fork out a whopping £1,700.

And it’s no different – if not worse – when it comes to smoking regular cigarettes.

Harry explains: ‘To be honest, probably the most important one; smoking on Benidorm’s beach. Let’s be honest, we’ve all been there if you’re a smoker.

‘Don’t do it – if you get caught, you are going to be fined. They are proper on it at the moment, so if you do all those things, you’re going to get a fine.

Saving a spot at the beach could also land holidaymakers with a hefty fine.Harry’s final warning is to avoid smoking while at the seaside.

‘If you don’t, then you’ll be absolutely fine.’

TikTok users have flocked to the comments to share their reactions.

‘I got back yesterday and tons of smoking on the beach. Asked the lifeguard if it was OK to vape and they said yes,’ one user commented. [sic]

Tilly added: ‘I’m here, see loads of smoking.’ [sic]

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I’m a Brit living in Benidorm – tourists are being fined for three activities at the beach

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