The 'pathetic' trick tourists use to reserve hotel sunbeds in Tenerife

Holidaymakers have resorted to taking drastic measures to reserve prime sunbed spots abroad - a move that has been branded 'pathetic' by stunned social media users.

Sunbed wars have been raging across Europe over recent years, which sees tourists compete for sunbathing spots at hotel pools and on beaches - usually armed with towels and blankets to '.

The peak season practice has spiralled in popular hotspots frequented by Brits, such as and Turkey, with staff at hotels clamping down on 'sunbed hoggers' by hiring bouncers and introducing parking ticket-style systems.

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