After opening up about his personal opinion on Benidorm, vlogger Just Deano was left astounded by the amount of abuse he received by those who can’t get enough of the Spanish holiday resort, and he’s now spoken out against some of the more hurtful accusations
A man has opened up about being abused over his views on Benidorm, and has declared he’ll never go back.
The British YouTuber, who vlogs under the name Just Deano, apparently infuriated some passionate Benidorm fans after describing the sunny Spanish holiday destination as a “crime-ridden hellhole”. In a video which has since gone viral, Deano warned holidaymakers away from the so-called ‘New York of the Mediterranean’, where he claims he was subjected to “scams, drugs, fights, pickpockets, and more”.
Recounting his holiday from hell, Deano shuddered: “I am on my own, I would never ever recommend anyone to come to Benidorm on their own. You’re too vulnerable. I am a 6ft, 18 stone bald man, and there’s still people…” Going into further detail about one particularly distressing incident, Deano continued: “I got whacked on the back of the head, I don’t know if it was a punch, bottle, a bat, a stick, I don’t know what it was, as soon as I turned around there was just a group of lads laughing.”
Unfortunately, not everybody has been sympathetic to Deano’s plight, and he’s since been “ripped to shreds” over his strong views on the popular package tourism hotspot.
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In a follow-up vid, Deano revealed: “I’ve been accused of lying. I’ve been called multiple names. Basically, they’re saying everything I said is not true, that’s what the comment section is.” Deano’s travel stories have reportedly proven more divisive than usual. While he’ll normally get around 50 to 60 comments, this time, some 500 people flocked to his comment section, with plenty of strong opinions of their own.
Opening up about some of the “abusive” comments, which he’s decided not to address directly, Deano admitted: “I’ve got a thick skin, but it’s not nice to read sometimes when you’re being abused. According to Deano, there’s around a “75 25 split”, with “75 defending Benidorm, and 25 agreeing with what I’m saying.” Accepting that people can have their own very different experiences of the same place, Deano, who has more than 35,000 subscribers on YouTube, set about defending himself against some of the harsher criticisms and accusations he’s faced.
“So the consensus in the comments is that I’m lying. I’m lying about Benidorm. There’s no crime, there’s no scams, there’s no muggings, there’s no criminal activity. There’s great pints in every bar. Come on, people, why would I lie? What would I gain out of lying? People are saying for clicks and views, I could have done 20 videos in Benidorm and got more views. Listen, I don’t lie. Now, it’s an opinion, my opinion, that I’ve seen with my own eyes. People have different opinions, and that’s fine.”
According to Deano, some of the nasty comments have gotten ” a bit personal”. He shared: “I’ve been called names and been abused and things like that. But I’m definitely not lying.” Thankfully, Deano had plenty of support in the comment section. One follower wrote: “These faceless cowardly trolls. Please don’t let them drag you down. Your content is great. You aren’t a liar, you are only being honest about your experience.” Another agreed: “I quite like Benidorm, but I’m not about to abuse someone for their experience and opinion. If you like Benidorm, sure, defend it. But don’t pretend Benidorm doesn’t have its problems, and don’t get nasty. It is possible to disagree respectfully. Love your content, Deano.”
Earlier this year, the Policia Nacional confirmed perpetrators had been arrested “several times” in Benidorm, stating: “As a preventative measure, continuous patrols are carried out in this area, as well as throughout the rest of the town, to prevent the commission of this crime.” Offering guidance to visitors, it added: “Always keep an eye on your personal belongings, especially in crowded areas. Do NOT keep cell phones or wallets in back pockets or easily accessible areas.
“Be wary of strangers who approach you with vague excuses or exaggerated gestures. In the event of a robbery, do not confront the offender directly and notify the police immediately. Write down the IMEI (serial) number of your device to facilitate its recovery in case of theft.”
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