THIS is the shocking moment holidaymakers in a Spanish resort turn a leisurely morning into a full-blown sprint, all in the name of bagging the best sunbeds. Tourists at the Ohtels Vila Romana in Salou, Spain , were caught on camera frantically pushing past each other in a desperate race to reserve sunbeds as soon as the hotel staff opened the doors. Clutching towels like Olympic batons, the sun-seekers queued inside the hotel lobby at the crack of dawn, waiting for their chance to claim a prime spot by the pool .
The chaotic scene, filmed by a guest at the four-star hotel and shared on TikTok , shows holidaymakers dashing out of the lobby, towels in hand. One woman can be heard saying: “Oh my days.” The video has since gone viral, highlighting a practice that's become all too common during the peak of the summer season.
Holiday hacks The Ohtels Vila Romana, located in Tarragona, just 70 miles from Barcelona , boasts two swimming pools with sunbathing areas equipped with sunbeds and parasols. But with limited prime spots, guests are willing to do whatever it takes to secure the best position in the blazing Spanish sun. The TikTok clip, captioned “Ready, steady, go.
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The Spanish Tourist Office has weighed in on the situation, urging holidaymakers to exhibit responsible and respectful behaviour while abroad. Most read in Travel A spokesperson said: “The Spanish Tourist Office always promotes.