By Daily Mail (World News) | Created at 2024-10-30 17:55:17 | Updated at 2024-10-31 05:28:42
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British holidaymakers in Benidorm have been spotted topping up their tans on the beach and downing pints in the sun, blissfully ignorant of Labour's massive tax raid in its latest budget that will see taxes rise by an eye-watering £40billion.
As large parts of Spain including Costa del Sol and Valencia further south continued to suffer bad weather today, it was shorts and T-shirts, if not swimwear, for Benidorm's Brit army.
They merrily lounged in the sun as temperatures peaked at midday with not a cloud to be seen in the sky.
Benidorm's terraces lined with bars offering cheap Happy Hour vodka and Red Bull mixes were packed and some clients had their tops off and were showing off their tattoos.
The contrast couldn't be greater with the sombre scene just 85 miles north in places like the town of Paiporta near Valencia, where authorities have said half the 70 people known so far to have lost their lives came from.
One Brit who asked not to be named said: 'I found out from a friend back home about what had happened in Valencia when he rang to check me and the family were okay.
'I couldn't believe it when he told me loads of people had been killed and the numbers were rising.
'It's only an hour and a half's drive up the motorway from here. It's incredible the difference.
'My heart goes out to the people who have lost loved ones in and around Valencia and elsewhere where there've been deaths.'
Countless pints were sunk by thrifty holidaymakers eager to capitalise on the town's best drinks deals
Others took advantage of Happy Hour offers at nearby pubs and bars
Few chose to wear T-shirts as they lounged about in the sun with their drinks
Many simply lounged about and relaxed with a good book
Brits in Benidorm were seen lounging in the sun, as the Labour-led government announced a major tax raid in its autumn Budget
Holidaymakers were seen merrily strolling along beaches in near-perfect weather
Many were seen reading and tanning in the resort town
Tourists were seen frolicking in the blue waters around the resort town
While many enjoyed their autumn holidays, just 90 minutes away storms ravages the Valencia region
Temperatures rose to a balmy
Many were seen doing cartwheels and handstands in joy at being in the sun
Temperatures peaked at midday in Benidorm
Benidorm has long been a favourite travel destination for Brits
The streets around the beaches are lined with countless bars and pubs
Benidorm is just 85miles south of Valencia, which was hit by severe flooding
Thirsty Brits took full advantage of the Happy Hour deals listed at nearby pubs
Children were seen happily playing in the sand along the coast
Many decided to cool off in the sea around Benidorm
Many decided to brave the waves in order to cool off from the blazing midday sun
Wild Duck Beach was flooded with British tourists
