The Dark Side of Benidorm, Drugs, Muggings and Prostitution

Benidorm is famous for sunshine, cheap beer and wild nightlife — but beneath the neon lights lies a darker side. In this episode of Spanish Practices, I explore the reality of drugs, muggings, organised prostitution and tourist scams in Benidorm's notorious English Zone and "The Strip." I also take a look at Spain's unusual prostitution laws, the rise in police raids, drink spiking concerns, and why some visitors now avoid "Muggers Alley" altogether. Plus, why Benidorm Old Town offers a very different side of the Costa Blanca resort. A fascinating and sometimes shocking look at one of Spain's most famous holiday destinations.

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The Dark Side of Benidorm, Drugs, Muggings and Prostitution is an episode from Spanish Practices by Creative Radio Partnership Ltd.

This episode is 10:47 long.

This episode was published on May 30, 2026.

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