Walter Finch
FOUR French tourists have been arrested on the Costa del Sol after breaking into Tivoli amusement park and trying to hide from police in the ‘Castle of Terror’.
The group, aged between 25 and 28, managed to sneak past the security guards and slip into the abandoned park in Benalmadena, according to SUR.
However security picked up on their presence after the group started vandalising the site, causing significant damage to the property.
After noticing damage to the iconic ‘Castle of Terror’, they alerted the police. Officers eventually found the intruders hiding there and arrested them.
The tourists are now facing legal charges for the damage they caused, estimated at around €3,000.
This is just the latest incident in a long line of vandalism at the once-popular amusement park, which has been closed for three years.
The former workers, who maintain 24-hour surveillance, report frequent break-in attempts at the park. Their efforts are crucial in preventing vandalism and theft.
These incidents range from curious individuals to those seeking to record videos for social media.
Despite their efforts, the site continues to attract unwanted visitors, with some simply seeking a thrill and others with more malicious intent.
In addition to guarding the site, the former workers also maintain the park’s facilities, cleaning the roads, caring for green areas, checking attractions, and feeding the animals.
This marks the third summer that Tivoli has remained closed, with the fourth anniversary of its closure approaching in September.
A recent report by Malaga University endorsed the local town hall expropriating the property and converting it into a public space.
