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‘Sunbed Wars’ Intensify at Spanish Resorts as Tourists Sleep on Loungers and Sprint for Spots

Viral TikTok clips from Tenerife are fueling backlash against all‑inclusive pool culture.

Overview

  • New footage from Tenerife shows guests sleeping overnight on poolside loungers at the GF Fañabe Hotel to hold places before opening.
  • One holidaymaker said a towel‑removal policy for unattended beds is prompting some visitors to lie on loungers through the night to avoid losing them.
  • Separate clips show queues forming hours before gates open and stampede‑style rushes for prime spots, including a widely viewed scene in Torrevieja.
  • A viral video from Parque Santiago III captured a man racing to lay towels on six loungers before grabbing a seventh, with the clip drawing more than 20 million views.
  • Social media commenters say the scenes have put them off Tenerife and all‑inclusive hotels, and one outlet reported a staff member was trampled during an early opening at another resort.