British tourist gobsmacked after seeing price of two drinks in Marbella
A British holidaymaker has warned others planning a trip to the Costa del Sol that the area he visited for a stag do left him 'bankrupt' due to the cost of both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks
A British tourist has issued a stark warning to holidaymakers planning a trip to a popular Spanish resort, claiming it will "bankrupt you". In a viral TikTok video, @prof_thought lambasted Marbella as "the most expensive place he has ever been to in his entire life".
In a clip that has been viewed almost 200,000 times, he alleges that reserving a table at a beach club at the Costa del Sol resort could cost an astonishing £1,500 for just a few hours. He further states that he doesn't see "much point in going there" again after he was forced to splash out 36 Euros (£30.76) on two single rum and Cokes at the bar.
The TikTok user also pointed out that the popular destination is pricey even for those who don't drink from alcohol - having also spent a staggering 20 Euros (£17.09) on two Red Bull drinks. It prompted him to claim that some prices must be "plucked from thin air".
"You see when they say to you, yeah that Marbella is expensive, Marbella is the most expensive place I have ever been to in my whole entire life as a young adult," the holidaymaker said.
"I don't really think there is much point in going there. I just got back from my friend's stag do and some of the times, some of the purchases were made up, they didn't even make any sense.
"Two Red Bulls... two basic customary standard Red Bulls were 20 Euros. In the same bar two single rum and cokes with ice, 36 Euros.
"Now even if you are not a big drinker, even entry into a lot of these places is crazy for a standard normal young gentleman."
Slamming his trip's cost further, meanwhile, @prof_thought hit out: "It's a 50 Euro entry fee. And if you don't have a table you're just going to be stood up to the side of tables looking broke because everyone else has a table.
"Now if you want a table you're looking at anywhere between £1,200 to £1,500 for a few hours."
Indeed, recent figures from Numbeo suggest that in 2025, Marbella is around 15-20% pricier than the Spanish average.
Whilst @prof_thought conceded that Marbella can still offer a good time for British travellers, he recommends seeking the advice of. or a local who knows how to get a better deal.
He explained: "Now on the other hand I have to admit Marbella is a lot of fun. There's a lot of fun to be had. It's a good time, the vibes are just right, the music's right, the DJs are good, the settings are spectacular. I take nothing away from it.
"But if you don't know someone that can pattern you while you're there it's going to bankrupt you."
The TikTok user closed his video: "In saying that that's mainly for the guys, girls can get away doing a lot more with less but if you're a guy and you're not breaded then you're going to have a very very long time there."
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