Toni Pérez: Last News

Spain every year with Benidorm being a firm favourite. But, over the last two years coronavirus regulations have meant that the holiday resort looked unrecognisable.

Benidorm has ditched its beach reservation system after just six weeks as there aren't enough tourists in the resort.

The Daily Star's FREE newsletter is spectacular! Sign up today for the best stories straight to your inboxBenidorm has lifted lockdown restrictions that forced people, including tourists, to reserve a space in order to use local beaches amid the coronavirus pandemic. Spain introduced the restrictions in order to avoid crowds on the sand and avoid an increase of infections along the east coast.

Balearic Islands’ government chiefs say they are pinning their hopes on establishing ‘safe air corridors’ with the UK to save their summer season and the holiday hopes of thousands of Brits.

Benidorm's beaches are already half full at weekends before the majority of Brit holidaymakers begin to arrive next week.

Benidorm has reopened its beaches this week but with new safety measures in place amid coronavirus.The plan sees a number of changes to space out sun-worshippers and is being tested before the arrival of tourists from abroad.Although national tourism is expected on June 22, and international tourism from July 1, Bendiorm's tourism board has said that "people from the UK are not expected before July 10".The ban has been confirmed by resort Mayor Toni Perez.The project called 'Benidorm Beach Safety', which was implemented from June 15, includes segregated areas for seniors aged over 70, and an online booking reservation system.The beaches of Levante and Poniente have been divided into 20 areas; 12 have free access, with the rest made up of 16

British expats enjoyed Benidorm’s beaches for the first time in three months as they reopened post-pandemic.

British holidaymakers in Benidorm this summer face having to leave the beach at lunchtime.

Brit expats in Benidorm can now enjoy an extra two hours of drinking time in the resort.