Explosive Benidorm Pool Brawl Caught on Camera Shocks Tourists
I guess I can simplify this for you.
Jordan Collins
Video footage from a popular Benidorm resort shows vacationers spiraling into a full-blown poolside melee that looks more like a wrestling match than a sunny getaway. Witnesses at the Costa Blanca hotel captured the chaos on their phones, and TMZ confirmed details after reviewing the clip.
The confrontation erupts when a portly man in swim trunks shoves a slimmer fellow wearing dark clothes into the water. A third guest in a white shirt gets dispatched into the pool right after. The skinny guy climbs out dripping wet, clearly riled up, and charges back at his first aggressor. He throws a series of quick jabs and a powerful front kick that sends another onlooker tumbling into a lounge chair. Footage from The Sun shows at least six people exchanging slaps, body blows, and furious shoves around a bright blue pool.
By this point, the hotel’s large sun umbrella is knocked over, guests are diving to avoid flying limbs, and several beach towels are stained by sunscreen and splashed water. A witness who spoke with People Magazine described “total bedlam,” adding that no staff member stepped in for nearly thirty seconds as chairs scraped across the deck. It wasn’t clear what triggered the initial push, but the temperature rose quickly from idle chatter to a full combat zone.
Local authorities arrived within minutes after other guests called the police hotline. According to a spokesperson for the Benidorm Civil Guard, no serious injuries were reported, though a few participants left with minor bruises and scraped knees. There were no arrests, but officers took statements from eight individuals involved. A follow-up from Daily Mail Spain reveals that the hotel management is reviewing security footage to determine if trespassers or intoxicated visitors contributed to the disturbance.
Although temper flares at crowded hotel pools aren’t unheard of, the clip’s viral spread across social media highlights the risks of vacation day-drinking and overcrowded leisure areas. Experts who spoke with TMZ advise travelers to be aware of local regulations and to avoid overindulging near swimming facilities. Hotel liability policies often include strict rules about consumption in pool zones, and failure to comply can result in eviction and fines.
This footage also raises questions about resort safety protocols. Benidorm is known for lively nightlife and all-inclusive deals that sometimes encourage overconsumption. Still, a resort spokesperson told People Magazine that staff receive training in conflict de-escalation and have strict orders to intervene immediately. The incident is now under internal review, and management says it will enforce tighter crowd control during peak season.
While no formal ban on drinking by the pool has been announced, guests should expect stricter enforcement of pool rules and possible wristband checks. Travelers planning a summer escape to Spain’s coast might want to pack a little more caution with their sunscreen. And if you see someone overheating near the deep end, maybe drop a friendly word before throwing punches.
Care to watch the video and draw your own conclusions? Stay tuned for any updates on hotel policy changes and potential legal fallout. Glad I sorted that out for you.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and TMZ, People Magazine, The Sun, Daily Mail Spain
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