Spanish seaside resort's message to Brit tourists after 'money theft' claims
Spanish seaside resort's message to Brit tourists after 'money theft' claims
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Tourism officials in Benidorm have sternly responded to claims holidaymakers were being subjected to money theft crimes. Videos have circulated online, warning British travellers to be vigilant over the mysterious disappearance of cash from safety deposit boxes found in hotel rooms.
Benidorm, famed for its bustling, party, atmosphere and towering skyscrapers is a seaside resort that sits on the eastern coast of Spain and is part of Valencia region's Costa Blanca. In 2023, nearly one million British tourists flocked to the area for their dose of sun and sea, and on the whole, Brits are the second largest number of visitors to the resort - just behind domestic Spanish tourists.
But concern had been raised over security of cash in hotels in recent weeks. Frank the Stag Man, a TikTok-famous user, was one person who issued precaution and said in a video: "Even the safes in hotels are not absolutely secure because a lot of people over the years have told me they've had money taken out of them. So be careful - what I always recommend people do is count the money you put in the safe, write on a bit of paper how much money you've put in there and leave it at the front of the safe inside.
"Be very careful with your safe. Make sure if there's anything wrong with your safe you go to the reception and make some noise. You want to report it, and if need be, report it to the police." This sentiment was also echoed by Spanish authorities. While his safety tip is generic to anywhere in the world, Benidorm's tourist board has collectively issued a statement denying such crimes have taken place, at least in recent months. Authorities insist the resort is safe for Brits to visit and has issued specific advice.
