Benidorm to BAN boozy Brits who cause trouble at Spanish resort
BENIDORM has followed Magaluf and Ibiza in cracking down on drunken louts, with a plan to blacklist troublemakers.
The list would detail the names, nationalities and passport numbers of anyone who has been arrested for behaving offensively or brawling.
The tough measures come after more and more hoteliers report that drunken hooligans are offending staff and fellow tourists, as well as vandalising rooms.
The ban is also popular among ex-pats.
Local entertainer Gary Beddow Brown told the Daily Star: “Some tourists leave their brains at home and think they can get away with anything while abroad, usually something they wouldn’t consider doing at home.
“I’m all for a blacklist — people need to be held accountable.
“Why should local businesses be out of pocket for damage caused by people with no regard for others?”
I’m all for a blacklist — people need to be held accountable
Benidorm entertainer Gary Beddow Brown
Cheap holiday deals have attracted massive crowds of rowdy tourists but locals complain about the bad behaviour blighting what not long ago was a small fishing town.
Recently Spanish political party Ciudadanos has condemned vile behaviour, fearing it was “tarnishing the image of Benidorm”, especially Levante Beach — the main strip.
Last year a shock video emerged of a holiday-maker having sex with a prostitute in daytime.
Locals are also calling for a clamp down on raucous stag and hen parties, who they brand “uncivic”.
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Already Happy hours and 2-4-1 drinking deals are banned with fines up to £2,500.
Officially have also recently announced the ban of mobility scooters, segways and hoverboards after a spate of incidents on pedestrian paths.
Anyone caught flouting the rules will have to pay up to £430 in fines.
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