One of 's most famous faces has blasted the UK government's 'crazy' smoking ban and warned Brits will move to for cheap pints and fags in retaliation. Nigel Pope, 63, had it with the British Isles seven years ago after divorcing his wife. Not before long, the Cornish-native packed up his bags and headed straight to the Costa Blanca resort.
Fans of his now make the pilgrimage to the coastal party spot just for Nigel after he earned his royal title of 'King of Benidorm' with his extensive digital tour guides on – where he has 70,000 followers. Now barman and content creator Nigel believes that more will make the 900-mile trek – and permanently – after the announcement of a smoking ban that some say will be the 'death' of the pub. And with €4(£3) packets of cigarettes, €1(84p) pints and sun all year round, Nigel thinks you can't go wrong with Benidorm – a place that he says has become an 'addiction' for many.
Speaking to Daily Star, the Benidorm royalty blasted: "I don't understand what is going on in the UK! Are they trying to stop people going to the pubs? It’s crazy. "I definitely think it will make more Brits think about travelling or even moving abroad, especially to Benidorm as it's cheaper to live here with pints from €1 and tobacco is very cheap. "A packet of 20 cigarettes here is from €4.
50 and a pack of 50g tobacco from €13.00. Most bars have outside terraces with covers, if need be, to cater for smokers as many people here do smoke and even in win.