As one of the UK's top holiday destinations, Spain generally offers a trouble-free experience for most British visitors. However, unsuspecting tourists often fall prey to scammers, as they tend to be less aware of their surroundings.

On Reddit, user 'Olyve_Oil' shared some sage advice: "Avoid like the plague anyone trying to hand you flowers, bunches of rosemary or hell-bent on reading your palm. Don't even acknowledge their presence." What may initially appear as a generous offer of free flowers often comes with an expectation of payment once the tourist has accepted them. While there's no obligation to pay, tourists may feel coerced into doing so, with the cost varying depending on the scammer.

This common scam is often used in large cities, particularly at popular tourist hotspots and public transport hubs.

Another Reddit user reinforced this warning: "Do not accept roses or bouquets from people. They will force you to pay."

Despite this cautionary tale, the original Reddit poster praised Spain as one of the "safest places" they'd ever visited.

They said: "It's normal seeing dad, mum, two kids and all their grandparents out at 11pm sitting at some bar's outdoor tables eating, drinking and having a conversation. Children are welcome everywhere."

Spanish restaurants frequently stay open late, and it's common to see children accompanying their families on late-night excursions.

Another person added: "I would go jogging at 6am and people were walking back from the club.

"Nightlife doesn't get started until 1am sometimes. Resting in the afternoon is a real thing because of the temperature."

Visitors were also advised to be mindful of their belongings, particularly in crowded cities, as pickpocketing is a common issue.

In fact, Barcelona's famous Las Ramblas has been identified as one of the worst areas in Europe for pickpocketing.