Avoid these 2 scams in Algeciras, Spain. Plus market tour!

Our trip to Algeciras was quite nice, unfortunately we had two people try to scam us on our last day here. One involved a man coming to our table, dressed similar to a waiter who pretended to collect the bill. We noticed something was wrong and quickly told him to give the money back. Then he pleaded with us for some of the money. The second involved trying to say that they had no change at the hostel. So make sure you have close to exact change to pay people here. Do not use large bills. I also tour the beautiful open air market here in Algeciras, Spain.
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[@TravelAddictGuy]

Hi everyone, hope you are enjoying my latest video. This video was filmed before the new mask rules went into effect. Next Live chat will be this Sunday, July 11th at 6 p.m. Spain time. Hope to see you all there.

[@TribalFusion]

I did think this was filmed pre unmasking outside lol.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

@@TribalFusion I'm sure most people do, but I always get a few comments. So hence the description.

[@tonymontanascarface3869]

This is very great : for your invitation mister, north africans are not arabs , I speaking arabic languages arabisation begin much later!!! North africans are north africans genetecli speaking !! And you "THEA" is not arab!!!

[@tonymontanascarface3869]

Please Respect my identity, this arabs really arabs living in : Bahreïn, Qatar, Saudia, Sultanat of Oman, Yémen , Koweït ,... North africa is not arabs !!

[@TravelAddictGuy]

@@tonymontanascarface3869 Don't you speak the Arabic language?

[@AdventureElliot]

Thanks for the advice.. Never heard of or seen that before. Also Algeciras looks a bit gritty and different than what we're used to but I like those places. Cheers to no masks now.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Some parts of it for sure are a bit gritty, Mikko and I seem to find these spots. Cheers to that brother!😺🐱‍👤😎

[@tilerman]

Hi, i travelled through Spain a few years back heading to Morocco. We stayed in Algeciras for a couple of days and to call it gritty is an understatement, trust me. At night in the port area actually felt dangerous with some real characters hanging around.

[@davidwatts968]

Gracias Kerry, Unfortunately the scammers are everywhere. Always best to have the correct dinero. Buyer beware as there is always someone somewhere willing to take your money. Good video

[@TravelAddictGuy]

You are correct, always be on the lookout while traveling. Carry small bills, exact change if possible. No worries then, cheers!

[@RossBayCult]

Kerry. Can you put up a video with a 5 Likes and Dislikes of Spain and where you’re from in Michigan? I’m very curious to hear your thoughts on the pros and cons of where you have been. Thanks in advance Kerry. 🙏🏻

[@jameslarue4190]

Be careful. YOu are well traveled so I know you can take care of yourself. See you in your next video.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Thank you, anyone can get taken, that's why I make these videos. Don't carry, cash and valuables. That way they won't get much, if someone does get the better of you. Appreciate the support.✌😎

[@c1p1moore]

They're 🦆 ducks eggs Kerry 👍🥚🍳

[@TravelAddictGuy]

I guess they are, that's the second person who said so. I had no idea that they are so big. Thanks Chris.

[@iaincameron5513]

Must be great not to breath out of your nose! Sadly I have to wear my mask over my nose.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Hi Iain, I feel your pain, we had to wear these things for months. You still have to indoors.

[@manuelfg2902]

No sabia que en Algeciras habia tanto árabe!!! Nunca he estado alli. Un abrazo Kerry!!

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Gracias Manuel, todo de las esquinas de Espana son diferentes. Por eso, me gusta mucho. Saludos.👍😎

[@desireerosaortega5931]

En Algeciras convivimos con 126 nacionales distinta. Pero sobretodo árabes ya que estamos en paso del estrecho.

[@ManuelGarcia-yk6ze]

Ese mercado está ahí desde 1819 por cercanía al puerto. El edificio fue construido por el Ingeniero Torroja en estilo racionalista. Su obra comenzó en 1934 y finalizó en 1935. Es un edificio de interés cultural.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Que interesante, muchos de los edificois en Espana tiene una historia. Gracias por compartir este.

[@paulcousins1371]

Greetings Kerry nice informative vid, yes you must be careful when travelling and aware of cons, look forward to your livestream and ITALY⚽️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿✌🏼🍺📣🥁🐣🔊🥳🍻take care sir✌🏼

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Thanks mate, yes you should be on guard as a foreigner in most countries. Looking forward to the final, should be great!

[@johnamilner9019]

Hi Tag, no idea what those eggs were in the market, did you ask them what they were? Nice market with fresh products looked very nice, most markets have got one or two dodgy characters I'm afraid,enjoyed the video

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Hi John, I only had time to do a short video on my way to catch my ride back to Malaga. No I forgot to ask what they were. I had no issues at the market, it was at a cafe and Mikko's hostel. This is unusual for Spain, so be on guard in Algeciras.

[@AdventureElliot]

Hahah this is a Moroccan girl!! HAHAHAHA

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Yea, the guy was trying to be funny, he didn't think I spoke Spanish very well.

[@yavin8248]

@@TravelAddictGuy Hey TAG!! He actually said "mariquita" , which is like "pussy" and means "gay". Yeah, just a joke. Greetings from Algeciras, i hope you enjoyed this place and i'm sad to hear you almost got scammed.

[@NewLife2028]

Kerry, would you please take a moment out and help me with a serious life quest? If you would, sir. I went to Málaga and because I didn´t know what I didn´t, I ended up nearly totally hating it. The prices are 8x higher than real Spain and 2x higher than Orlando Florida. That´s was too much to swallow for someone looking to relocate half the year. However, THE thing that just literally, physically made me sick was The English. I won´t be more specific than this but, my entire purpose for going to Spain was to hear and speak Spanish with Spaniards. Sorry for wasting time complaining but, it was for context and purpose. This place, Algeciras, found my eye about four videos ago and, I hear Spanish everywhere! Plus, the people seem so friendly. What is your overall opinion of Algeciras, despite the scam, which we found in Fuengirola just as well? Someone wanting Spanish only and Spain, with the weather? Algeciras? As far as ´theft´as some would see it, I'm compassionate about Spain´s current economy and simply would protect myself, so long as they don´t physically try to take my wallet like the two women did in Fuengirola.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Unfortunately Malaga has changed a lot since the pandemic. With foreigners flocking here to buy up land. Before that there were very few British, not they have discovered it and are going wild. That is one of the reasons that I left. But outisde of the historic center you can still find the real Malaga.

[@NewLife2028]

@@TravelAddictGuy Forigve the French but, that is truly fucking cool to know! That informs me of a lot and a lot about us. Thank you. It's important to not read into but, to ignore what is, is more foolish. Thank you for sharing this. I don´t hate any people but, I sincerely despise disrespect, arrogance and flippancy.

[@karenlogan2331]

Kerry thank you for the update.its go information to have

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Glad it was helpful! Stay alert when traveling through here.

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

You are wearing the annoying "useless" face diaper the whole time you talked. I could not enjoy the video. I tried but it was, even more, annoying when the face diaper hangs down over the chin, being even more useless other than a chin warmer. Sorry.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

It was required by Spanish law when I made this video, otherwise a high fine could be imposed.

[@MotoTouringWorldWide]

@@TravelAddictGuy ,, we were in Spain, Austria and Gibraltar and Italy last year July and it was a wonderful sight to see less and less useless face diapers. ❤️🤙

[@TravelAddictGuy]

@@MotoTouringWorldWide I hated wearing that thing.

[@darioebhard1477]

Thanks for the tips Kerry!

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Any time! Happy travels.

[@drdoolittle5724]

nice vid but remember you were in a part of Morocco once but now Spanish!

[@TravelAddictGuy]

It sure does have the feeling of a Moroccan city in some areas. Thank you Dr.👍😎

[@KingChameleonsEye]

thanks for the heads up. real events, we don't no need to sugar coat events nor lie... interesting

[@TravelAddictGuy]

You know me, I give it to the folks exactly the way it is. There were for sure a few scams going on here, maybe that's why you see less tourists. Be on the lookout guys.👀

[@KingChameleonsEye]

@@TravelAddictGuy yes, i think that table scam might have got me to be honest. appreciate the warning big time. .......

[@TravelAddictGuy]

@@KingChameleonsEye I handed him the money at first and then noticed something off, so he nearly got me. Which is rare.

[@patrickbailey1249]

Be careful everywhere in Spain. My mom got her purse stolen off her chairback while sitting in a cafe in BCN by a man who approached our table, complemented how cute her 5 year old grandaughter was, made some small talk, all the while hiding his hands with a huge white scarf while snaching her purse. Sneaky bastard... we thought he was so nice.... WRONG . Nightmare scenario passport credit cards cash all gone! Spain great but please be careful out there.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

@@patrickbailey1249 That is just terrible, so sorry for your Mother to have that happen. This sounds just like the way they draw up the scams, hide their hands, distract you. Always keep cash and credit cards on your body, Better yet, locked up in the hotel safe. Thanks for sharing, so others won't get robbed.

[@bluesans1787]

Why are you wearing a mask when you don't have to outside ? I don't understand why people do in this heat.

[@bluesans1787]

Sorry just saw you made this before the new rules on masks.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

No worries, filmed a month ago or so.

[@hafidabenbouchta3490]

Inchallah I'm coming to live herr inchallah Amin

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Gracias Hafida.

[@pacmania1982]

Either wear your mask properly or don’t wear one at all.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

No one cares about masks anymore.

[@pacmania1982]

@@TravelAddictGuy Then why do you have one on?

[@Withnail1969]

Really interesting to see the Arabic influence on algericas, that tea sounds lovely.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Yes, it is a strong influence indeed. The tea here is amazing.

[@Xdxd012]

Even the name came from the old Arabic name “Al-jazera” which means the island in Arabic

[@tom12878]

Muy bonito, gracias

[@TravelAddictGuy]

De nada, espero que tu puedes visita Algeciras un dia.

[@deborahhart1940]

When you are looking for change, be careful not to be short changed, a change as good as rest, good video.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Yes, it often happens when traveling (by mistake) of course. I have gotten change before, looked at it and said I was short. The man had it in his hand like he forgot. Sure he did. Beware, good advice or better to make exact change.

[@andersblom6178]

That's why I always pay with Visa or Mastercard...

[@TravelAddictGuy]

That's a good idea, but some places won't take those, only cash.

[@andersblom6178]

@@TravelAddictGuy Swish is another payment from a app connect to the bank... Coming to Spain soon 🤣

[@mohzaki7493]

Interesante

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Muchas gracias Moh.

[@hughmcbeath5463]

Duck 🐣🥚 eggs 🥚😋👌

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Those were duck eggs? , I think they were bigger than that. Looked like ostrich eggs almost, these were huge. But maybe you are right.

[@hughmcbeath5463]

@@TravelAddictGuy duck eggs are delicious 😋 tag take care son

[@TravelAddictGuy]

@@hughmcbeath5463 Can you make an omelet with one?😁

[@hughmcbeath5463]

@@TravelAddictGuy yes and put in some mature gratted cheese heat up first then put the heat down Sterling it continuously Until its fluffy you can do anything with eggs 🥚 hope this helps

[@TravelAddictGuy]

@@hughmcbeath5463 I should buy one next time and make a video. I love omelets. Thanks.

[@davidnelson3026]

It is not Spain anymore . . .

[@TravelAddictGuy]

It is very different than most of Spain for sure.

[@georgehill6726]

Algeciras is not the most attractive town in Spain, to put it mildly.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

Hi George, I had a bit of the same feeling. But if you get a little away from the port, near the large Plaza, it's really nice there.

[@georgehill6726]

@@TravelAddictGuy Good man. Keep on travelling. All the best.

[@hetty43]

I used to think that too. In fact I was afraid to go there. Then a bloke I knew from Gibraltar told me it was a great market to buy meat and fruit. He told me it was perfectly safe. After that I went a few times and really enjoyed the ambiance of the market. Although I would not like to be knocking around there after dark.

[@desireerosaortega5931]

Eso es por que no a estado en sitio como el sendero de la garganta del capitán o en faro o as visto otras vista que tiene mi algeciras algeciras es preciosa y tiene mucha historia

[@musavillarin6102]

@@TravelAddictGuy The surroundings of the market are safe ?

[@patrickbonney8082]

Get yourself over to Morocco, the people are the most friendly on earth, they are good honest people better than Andalucia in a lot of ways.

[@TravelAddictGuy]

It is an option, but might be hard to return right now.