YouTuber Steve Marsh and partner Alicja had their Christmas dinner at Sherry’s Bar in Benidorm and were stunned when the bill for their three-course meal with wine arrived at their table
A YouTuber who enjoyed a three-course Christmas feast in Benidorm with his other half has confessed they were taken aback by the final bill.
Steve Marsh jetted off to the Spanish resort with his partner Alicja, where the couple tucked into their festive meal at Sherry’s Bar.
As they left the restaurant, Steve and Alicja chatted about the cost – €70 for the pair, working out at just over £61 for two – with Alicja admitting her shock that it wasn’t €70 each, hailing the establishment for its excellent value.
Following the meal, Steve declared himself “broken” after demolishing the generous roast dinner complete with all the trimmings and wine, which came as part of the package.
Before heading off for a dip in the sea, he remarked: “But to be able to get a Christmas dinner in Spain on the 24th of December, that was pretty good wasn’t it? Oh boy. Nobody said it was easy.”
While Steve and Alicja opted for a Benidorm Christmas, questions have been raised about what the future holds for this beloved British holiday hotspot.
In recent times, Europe has witnessed repeated waves of anti-tourism demonstrations, with residents voicing their frustrations.
Consequently, there are worries that visitors might look elsewhere, potentially damaging local European economies.
Benidorm isn’t shielded from these economic shifts, with one visitor branding it a “ghost town” and “empty” during a late summer visit. The TikToker, posting as @yorkshirebargainhunter, shared clips online revealing just how deserted Benidorm has become, according to the Express.
They remarked: “If you’re in Benidorm right now, what do you think? Why do you think it’s so quiet? Why is nobody around? Even this bar here is fully shut down.
“We’re in the height of summer. Everywhere should be absolutely rammed, but it’s not. It’s absolutely dead. This is one of the main strips in Benidorm and it should be absolutely rammed.”
Amid reports of declining visitor numbers, tourism bosses have indicated that holidaymakers might be staying away because they no longer feel welcomed.
Speaking to the Majorca Daily Bulletin, Miguel Pérez-Marsá, head of the nightlife association, said: “The tourists we’re interested in are being driven away; they don’t feel welcome and are going to other destinations.”