Insider Tips: Avoid These Dangerous Spots in Benidorm

A Brit who lives in Benidorm is warning tourists about the most dangerous areas in the tourist spot to avoid while on holiday this summer. Benidorm sees around five million visitors every year, making it one of the most popular places in Spain.

Yellow Brick Road
First on Harry's list is an area known as The 'Yellow Brick Road'. Harry shared: 'The Yellow Brick Road – this little public pathway [...] leads all the way up to the Rio Park. Now, it has been known for a few things, mainly small thefts like pickpocketing. Generally, during the day, it's absolutely fine. I'd recommend avoiding it at night.'

Pueblo Alley
At number two is Pueblo Alley behind the Hotel Pueblo, near Levante Beach. Harry explained: 'This is one I definitely recommend avoiding, especially late at night, as you do get the pickpockets hanging around this area.'

Mugger's Alley
In the number one spot and dubbed the most prolific place to avoid is 'Mugger's Alley'. Harry says: 'It is the most notorious – it's the one we all know. Known for pickpocketing, ladies of the night, it's just an area I would avoid.'