I moved to Benidorm after only visiting once - it changed my life and I'll never return to the UK
Packing up your life and moving to sunny Spain is a dream for many Brits.
But one person who did that, after just one holiday to Benidorm, is Harry Poulton – who says he’ll never return to ‘cold, dreary and depressing’ Britain.
The British content creator – who shares his life on TikTok as @harrytokky - was just 18 when he visited Benidorm on a lads’ trip, and instantly knew he wasn’t going home.
Now 24, Harry says choosing to move to Spain was the best decision he’s ever made - and he’s got no regrets about leaving family and friends back in Brighton.
Speaking to Luxury Travel Daily, he said: ‘I don’t know why anyone would want to live in Britain. It’s cold, gloomy and there’s just no fun.
‘After I came to Benidorm, I knew this was it.
‘The weather, the beaches, the laid-back lifestyle – it’s the complete opposite of the UK.’
Harry also insists Benidorm’s rowdy reputation is actually a myth – and the only thing he misses about his old life is a Greggs pasty and a McDonald’s milkshake.
British content creator Harry Poulton – who shares his life on TikTok as @harrytokky - was just 18 when he visited Benidorm on a lads’ trip, and instantly knew he wasn’t going home
Now 24, Harry says choosing to move to Spain was the best decision he’s ever made - and he’s got no regrets about leaving family and friends back in Brighton
He said: ‘I don’t know why anyone would want to live in Britain. It’s cold, gloomy and there’s just no fun. After I came to Benidorm, I knew this was it'
‘It’s mad what people back home believe,’ he said. ‘They think you’ll get ripped off or mugged - but that stuff happens more in Britain than it does here.
‘People mock Benidorm like it’s just for stag dos and bar crawls, but there’s so much more to it.
‘The beer’s less than a quid, the food’s cheap, and the quality of life is better in every way.’
When it comes to money, Harry says his monthly outgoings have dropped significantly, and he now spends between £500 and £1,000 a month, including bills.
‘Moving to Spain completely transformed my life,’ Harry continued. ‘I’ve got more freedom, better weather, and I actually enjoy my days. You just don’t get that in the UK.
‘If you live here, you get it. Benidorm is paradise - and anyone who says otherwise is lying.’
