Hotel in Torrevieja witnesses heated arguments over the use of sunbeds
In a video that has been viewed over 1.4 million times on TikTok, a competition among tourists for lounge chairs at a pool area of Hotel Playas de Torrevieja has been captured, shedding light on a persistent problem in hotels and on beaches across the Costa Blanca.
The video, uploaded by TikTok user @ianforan_, has been shared in the style of a wildlife documentary, highlighting the early-morning "sunbed wars" as a common issue in the region. This practice, where tourists mark their territory with towels for hours, has sparked discussions about its acceptability, particularly in the context of the Costa Blanca.
The video, titled "Sonnenlounge-Kriege" (Sunbed Wars), has been uploaded by TikTok user @strawberryjana. It has drawn both laughter and criticism from viewers, with some expressing that they would not want to vacation like the guests in the video. Others found the video reminiscent of their own holiday experiences.
The phenomenon of "sunbed wars" is not exclusive to Hotel Playas de Torrevieja. It occurs across the Costa Blanca, including in Benidorm and Alicante. The competition for lounge chairs takes place not only in hotel pool areas, but also on beaches in the region.
The practice of claiming lounge chairs with towels for extended periods has long been a contentious issue in many hotels, with some establishments banning the practice. The video has added to the ongoing conversations about the ethics of reserving lounge chairs for long periods of time.
The video has garnered over 22,000 likes on TikTok and has contributed to the debate about whether the practice of reserving lounge chairs with towels is acceptable or not. Some viewers struggled to understand the mentality of the guests in the video, while others found it a reflection of the crowded and competitive nature of holiday destinations.
Despite the controversy, the video has brought attention to the issue of "sunbed wars" and the debate surrounding its acceptability. As the tourist season approaches, it remains to be seen how hotels and tourists will address this issue.
