UK tourists warned ‘do not enter’ Greece, Spain, Portugal restaurants

UK tourists and holidaymakers have been warned over visiting “tourist trap” restaurants while abroad in Europe this summer. Brits who are holidaying in the likes of Spain, Italy, Greece, Portugal and Turkey have been warned over the pitfalls of visiting “tourist traps”.

Constantina Demos shared some of the key ways Brits can weed out the overpriced hotspots and find something a little more genuine. Writing for Delicious, she said: “When I travel I have a dining bucket list.

“I’m a woman on a mission… to ensure each meal I eat is authentic and delicious. I’ve fallen victim to choosing convenience (and a hungry stomach) over effort and stumbled into the first restaurant I came across without doing due diligence.

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“I’m left unsatisfied by an average meal that I’ve paid way too much for. But throughout my travels, I’ve curated a mental list of red flags that indicate a restaurant is a tourist trap.” Warning European Union holidaymakers, the jet-setter spoke out.

She warned tell-tale signs include a host or manager standing outside trying to usher customers inside. Other warning signs would be if the hospitality staff stood outside the restaurants trying to entice customers are yelling out specials.

Swathes of empty tables – especially at peak times – is also a warning sign, as well as pictures of the food. But there are also more positive signs to watch out for, too, says Constantina, who said to keep an eye out for unfamiliar dishes.

The tourist expert said hidden gems will include unfamiliar dishes which have not been customised to suit Western or British palettes. And you should always void chains or tourist hotspots like town squares, the travel expert said, because these types of establishments will ramp up the prices for holidaymakers and they don’t offer authentic or localised experiences for guests.