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British Expat in Benidorm Urges Tourists to Respect Locals After Vulgar Street Incident

The public appeal highlights how rowdy holiday habits can sour relations with residents.

Overview

  • Harry Poulton, a Brit living in Benidorm, posted a TikTok urging visitors to stop rude behavior toward residents.
  • He said a group of young British men shouted vulgar comments at two elderly Spanish women near the Strip.
  • He told tourists to remember they are guests in Spain and to leave locals alone.
  • Comments on TikTok backed his call and labeled the behavior disrespectful and embarrassing.
  • Benidorm draws about 800,000 to 900,000 British visitors a year, which makes poor conduct by a few loom large for the city’s image.