A popular holiday bar owned by the creator of iconic TV comedy show Benidorm has been forced to temporarily call time because of staff issues. Mateo's, located in the heart of the Costa Blanca resort, announced it was shutting its doors until further notice - disappointing fans of the famous series.
A message on the bar's Facebook page read: "As we at Mateo's consider our options due to the current Benidorm staff shortage, the bar will be closed until further notice." It is the latest venue to suffer from staffing issues with bars, hotels and restaurants across Spain struggling to recruit workers.
Mateo's is owned by Derren Litten, who created and wrote the popular comedy series highlighting the antics of guests and staff at the Hotel Solana. It is a must-visit venue for fans with regular VIP visits from former cast members.
