HOLIDAYMAKERS travelling to Spain have been warned of two common restaurant mistakes that cost them more money.
Brits vacationing in Spain stand out as tourists thanks to this dead giveaway that they overlook.
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When travelling to a foreign country, it is important to accustom yourself with local rules and traditions.
Knowing cultural differences will not only help travellers to respect the country they are visiting, but will save them money in the long run as well.
In some cases, missing tiny nuances makes the tourists stand out of the crowd which makes them more vulnerable to scams.
Some Spanish people have revealed the two common things that visitors do which brands them as foreigners in the locals’ eyes.
In Spain, restaurants don’t serve lunch at noon – and if they do, it’s better to avoid them at all costs.
The reason behind that is because Spanish don’t eat their second meal until 2.30pm to 4pm.
If an establishment is open earlier than that, it is probably a tourist trap that will overcharge you.
Instead, it is recommended to look out for places that have locals eating there.
Tourists have also been told to stay away from any restaurants that serve paella for dinner as it is a dish normally served only at lunch.
Another sign of a tourist trap is photos of the food out front – walk away from any restaurant that displays their menu like that if you don’t want to overpay.
It’s not rare for some establishments to take advantage of foreigners’ ignorance as one woman was left horrified after she had been charged extra for “tables in the sun”.
Another holidaymaker had been told she “couldn’t sit alone” and was turned away from a restaurant because she wasn’t in a group.
A number of restaurants in Majorca are also cracking down on badly dressed tourists – denying entry for anyone wearing a football shirt.
If you are planning to visit the sunny country soon, one expert who visits Spain eight times a year has revealed the big mistakes that tourists should avoid.
The savvy traveller has revealed his top tips for visiting Barcelona from public transportation to small restaurant hacks.
Brits have also been told of a little-known supermarket hack that saves hundreds on theme park tickets across Europe.
Spain’s biggest theme park PortAventura World in Salou is perfect for any family or thrill seeker.
Home to some of Europe’s tallest and fastest rollercoasters, adrenaline junkies can hop on Shambhala with a 240-foot drop while smaller guests can delight in the SesamoAventura area where they can ride along with their favourite characters from Sesame Street.
There is a separate Ferrari Land within the resort as well as
waterpark, Caribe Aquatic Park – but at £55 per person, per day for the main theme park, visiting can seriously eat into your holiday budget.
However, savvy Brits have found a way to slash ticket prices using their supermarket.
Bargain hunters have been downloading the Lidl Plus app in Spanish for the best deals.
By downloading the app and changing the language to Spanish in the setting tab, users can access huge discounts on tickets.
