Spain and Italy holidaymakers urged to check the time each day to avoid closures

BENIDORM, SPAIN - JULY 22: People sunbathe at Poniente Beach on July 22, 2015 in Benidorm, Spain. Spain has set a new record for visitors, with 29.2 million visitors in June, 4.

2% more than the same period in 2014. Spain is also expected to be the main destination of tourists seeking a value-for-money all-inclusive holiday after the Tunisia attack. (Photo by David Ramos/Getty Images) (Image: Getty Images) Holidaymakers planning a summer getaway to Spain or Italy need to be clued up on a particular local custom that could throw a spanner in the works during their vacation.

While Britons bask in their European retreats, it's crucial to brush up on different cultural practices, including the notorious siesta time in Spain and Italy, which can suddenly shut down shops and halt business operations for hours every afternoon. Will Sarson, Product Director at Riviera Travel, warned: "Siestas are common in countries with hotter climates, such as Italy or Spain, and can disrupt itineraries due to a lack of open facilities. It's important to do your research and plan ahead to avoid inconvenience.

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