UK tourists 'who are visiting Spain' warned over rules between 1pm and 3pm

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UK tourists have been warned over the biggest cultural differences in Spain. Spanish experts have warned British holidaymakers heading out to the European Union holiday destination for a new life as an expat as the Cost of Living crisis in Britain continues.

Maia, an expat from the YouTube channel, Tice Travel Time, said that she was met with exceptional kindness from the Spanish people. Maia said: "The first thing and this isn't necessarily a shock but Spanish people are so kind.

"They genuinely are just very nice people, everyone's very kind to people that don't speak Spanish and they're very inviting. They make sure that it is an inclusive environment even if you don't speak Spanish or you're new to the area which was beautiful."

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"I really like how I got know the local people, I got so much closer with them, they were way more willing to open up and be my friend and that was really nice," she said.

Maia said: "If you are visiting Spain, a lot of businesses are closed during the siesta time, between one and three. Sundays in Spain, everything is closed. The food stores and a lot of the local shops are closed. They are generally a day that people are together. You can still eat out, that is very common."

The expat explained: "The pace of life in Spain is calm and slow. It is peaceful, people are up at noon, drinking their wine and enjoying life. If you are planning to live there definitely be prepared to be calm and relaxed."

It comes after a second expat, who also has a place in Spain having quit the UK, said people need to stay wary in Portugal - Spain's neighbour - because "Portuguese tourism can be a con, especially if you're not in the tourism sector working."