The hugely popular beachfront is divided by blue ropes which Benidorm Police has urged visitors to the area to observe as they are used as means of providing emergency assistance
An urgent warning has been issued by police in a popular holiday sunspot.
The Spanish island of Benidorm is well-known as a place where hundreds of Brits flock every year in search of sunshine sea and sand. But the country has many little-known beach rules which quite often come as a surprise. In the overseas title Sur, a Spanish newspaper in English, local police have warned those on holiday to respect ‘thin blue lines’ on the sand. The rope pieces on the beach are joined to wooden poles and create a division between different groups of people who frequent the beach.
The areas form a corridor and police say they are meant to maintain safety rules. Benidorm police issued an urgent “SOS” to holidaymakers calling for respect for the lines to increase safety. Each space between the walkways are designed to allow emergency services to gain access the beach without their way being blocked. Police reminded beach users about the safety lines which means anyone injured or hurt can be evacuated safely. A Facebook post Benidorm Local Police read: “Respect these blue lines. They are transit and evacuation corridors. Enjoy the beach safely.”
The Mirror told earlier how a well-known resident from the area issued a stark warning to holidaymakers about a significant issue in the area, urging them to stay alert. Frank, who goes by frankthestagmanofficial on TikTok, is renowned for arranging stag and hen parties in the Spanish hotspot. In a recent post, he disclosed a major problem affecting visitors. He sounded the alarm to travellers, emphasising that “this is really happening”, and advised them to be “very, very careful” during their visit.
Frank highlighted a “big problem” with tourists having their phones stolen. He said: “Generally, what happens is, someone comes up to you and they’ll say to you ‘oh, I’m with some friends, and I’m lost, and I don’t know where I’m going. Can you do a Google Map search for me?'” Usually the person is eager to help and takes out their phone and it is then that it is grabbed from them by the suspect. If anyone approaches you with a similar story he strongly advises against pulling out your phone. He said it’s a “horrible” thing to suggest, but warns it’s necessary given the current situation.”
