Towel war on Lanzarote: holidaymakers fight for the best loungers!

Towel war on Lanzarote: holidaymakers fight for the best loungers!

For many, summer vacation is a time of relaxation, but the reality of hotel pools is often very different. Recent images and videos from Lanzarote show holidaymakers taking drastic measures to reserve the best loungers. In a 4-star hotel on the island, the behavior of guests became increasingly problematic as a real “towel war” developed between the British and Germans.

A scene that was documented by the Dutch professional athlete Isabelle Hanssen is particularly striking. This shows vacationers lining up in front of the pool area as early as 8 a.m. to ensure that they can get the best seats at the edge of the pool when the pool opens at 9:30 a.m. Many guests don't let a barrier stop them and literally rush off after the pool opens to place their towels on the loungers.

Spectator of chaos

The video that Hanssen shared on TikTok caused quite a stir. It impressively documents how after the barrier was released there was a real rush for the sun loungers. Within a few minutes, all the loungers are occupied, although some places simply remain unused, while other holidaymakers are frustrated because the loungers are pushed away from them. The scene is further reinforced by the sight of a woman tearing aside a barrier to get a seat more quickly.

Over the course of Hanssen's stay, the situation at the pool became increasingly dire. While there was initially a more relaxing atmosphere, things became more chaotic every day. Holidaymakers put pressure on each other to secure their loungers. The critical voices of those present are becoming louder and louder, as many guests simply leave towels on several loungers and then disappear for a long time. This behavior causes displeasure among other guests who would like to have a place by the pool.

Conclusion on the towel war

The incidents in a hotel on Lanzarote raise the question of how holidaymakers deal with the use of shared facilities. Critics complain that reserving loungers with towels violates restaurant etiquette. The rush documented at the pool reflects a larger problem: the battle for the best seats during a stressful vacation season. It remains to be seen how holidaymakers' behavioral patterns will affect other travel destinations.

For hotel guests, it might be time to consider alternatives to really enjoy their vacation. The operators certainly also have to find solutions to avoid chaos and enable a harmonious holiday experience.