Harry Poulton lives in Benidorm, Spain, and has said there are some activities aimed at tourists that he would never spend his money on – including one he ‘regrets’ doing
For some, going on holiday is just about lounging in the sun and reading a good book, but for others, no trip is complete without taking in all the sights and getting stuck into some activities you’d never do at home. How you choose to spend your holiday is up to you, but one Benidorm local has urged people to consider how they spend their money.
Benidorm, a Spanish resort town in Alicante, is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Brits looking to soak up the sunshine. But if you’re planning on heading there this summer, a British man who has moved out there permanently has said there are some tourist attractions he would never waste his money on – and he would urge others to steer clear, too.
Harry Poulton, known on TikTok as Harry Tokky, claimed there’s plenty to love about Benidorm, but there are some activities on offer that are too expensive for what you get, as you could have a better experience elsewhere for cheaper.
First up on his list, Harry took aim at party boat trips. He said it was “absolutely awful” when he tried it out, and for the 300-400 euros it usually costs, you could have much more fun “getting absolutely hammered” in a pub.
He said: “Absolutely awful. I couldn’t think of anything worse than spending three or four hours in the middle of the ocean getting absolutely hammered.
“I’d much rather save the 300 or 400 euros and get hammered in an actual bar on land here in Benidorm. Definitely one to avoid in my opinion.”
Harry also told tourists to skip the banana boating if they already have sunburn. He said the inflatable banana-shaped boats are “great fun” for most people, but if you’re “red raw with sunburn” you should definitely consider doing something else.
He added: “Take it from me – don’t go on a banana boat if you’re red raw with sunburn. It’s the worst thing you can ever do. It’s so painful. They’re great fun, but if you’re a wimp like me, you don’t want to be going around on one when you get a sunburn – trust me.
“You’ll regret it the next day.”
And as for the activity that Harry would describe as the “worst money” he’s ever spent, the Benidorm local admitted it was parasailing – and it’s something he’ll never do again.
He noted: “I’m speaking from experience. That was the worst water sports I have ever done in my whole entire life. Fifteen minutes of pure hell. It was awful.
“I was up there throwing up, begging to come down, and no one would get me down because they couldn’t hear a word I was saying. If you’re scared of heights or if you get seasick, I would avoid parasailing. It’s the worst money I have ever spent.”
Harry regularly shares his travel tips on social media, but some commenters have been less convinced about his activity recommendations.
One person argued that parasailing is “fantastic fun,” while another called Harry a “fun sponge” for criticising several popular attractions around Benidorm.
No matter what activities you choose to do on holiday, it’s always worth doing your research into the activity itself and any past reviews before you part with any money.