A Spanish resident has taken to Reddit to warn British holidaymakers that sangria is a 'tourist trap', suggesting they order 'tinto de verano' instead. The user Delde116 claimed that sangria was originally created by British people, similar to chicken tikka masala, and consists of cheap wine mixed with sugary soda like Coca-Cola or Fanta.
In a post online, the resident said: 'Sangria is a soda like Coca-Cola and Fanta, so imagine going to Spain and paying 10 euros for a jar of Fanta. This happens everywhere in Spain.' The cheaper alternative, tinto de verano, is made from Spanish wine and lemon and is much more popular with locals.
The warning comes amid ongoing anti-tourism protests in Majorca and other Spanish hotspots. The Reddit user also advised against ordering paella outside of Valencia, describing it as a regional dish that is often a poor imitation elsewhere. 'You can find paella in cities like Madrid, Barcelona and Seville, but it is a tourist trap and unironically it is 99 percent microwaveable yellow rice,' they added.
Other tips included seeking out local cuisines such as pintxos in San Sebastian, octopus in Galicia, and gazpacho in Andalusia, as well as visiting La Rioja for quality wine.
