A young man made the bold decision to move to Benidorm after just one visit - and has vowed never to return to the UK.

There’s many wonderful things about life in Great Britain but it’s certainly not without its flaws. With notoriously unpredictable weather and an ongoing cost of living crisis, it’s easier than ever to understand why some people take the plunge and relocate to pastures new.

This proved to be the case for 24-year-old Harry Poulton, who visited Benidorm for the first time while on a lad’s holiday and knew instantly that it had to be his new home.

For Harry, there's one huge thing which made the decision easy - the fun lifestyle on a much cheaper budget compared to the "gloomy" UK.

The travel vlogger, from Brighton, had grown tired of life in “gloomy” England and, at just 18-years-old, decided to completely change his life by turning his back on his home country for good.

In a TikTok video explaining his decision, he confessed one of the main reasons for moving was to escape the “horrible” UK weather.

The cost of living was another factor in his decision, too. Life in the Spanish seaside town is significantly cheaper for Harry.

He elaborated: “Everything in the UK is just going up, up, up and up, and no one knows when it’s going to stop. At least here in Spain, your money travels so much further - you’ll get way more for your money here in Spain than you would in the UK, and that’s my opinion. ”

Speaking to Luxury Travel Daily, Harry explained: “I don’t know why anybody would want to live in Britain. It’s cold, dreary and gloomy all the time.

“There’s no room to have fun outside of the constant boring routine and work. After I visited Benidorm, I knew that it was the place I wanted to settle down.

“It offers great weather, beautiful beaches and such a laid-back vibe. It’s the complete opposite of the UK.”

Harry is a staunch defender of Benidorm, believing many Brits unfairly make a “mockery” of the popular tourist destination. The Spanish municipality is known and loved for its thriving hotel and live entertainment industry, its safe beaches, and impressive skyscrapers.

The town is said to receive just as many tourists from abroad as it does from Spain. He said: “Stop making a mockery of such a wonderful place. If you live here, you’ll know better than any British tourists what this country is really like.”

Harry continued: “Everyone says not to visit Benidorm, as you’ll get scammed or mugged. And that bars will rip tourists off with extortionate prices for drinks - but that’s all absolute rubbish.

“It’s crazy what Brits believe. It’s not just for party-goers or stag dos. Benidorm has so much on offer and it’s not a place you’ll regret going. There are so many haters out there that like to spread misinformation or myths, stopping people from coming here.”

He added: “It’s mad. Look at the state of the UK – all of these things happen there more than they do in Benidorm.”

Harry believes he’s significantly happier living in Spain than he ever was in the UK.

For those considering a similarly life-changing move abroad, he advises: “Learn some basic Spanish before coming. Ensure to plan financially, too. Be prepared for some paperwork, especially since Brexit, but it’s so worth it once you’re here.”

Reflecting on making such a big decision at such a young age, he added: “It’s completely transformed my life – and being so young, I’m glad I leaped now rather than later. Who wants to wake up to grey skies every day, when you can have blue ones greeting you each morning? Benidorm is paradise – anyone who says otherwise is lying.”