Why do people take naps in Spain?

The Spanish siestas likely started after Spanish field workers started taking breaks around the middle of the day to come in out of the sun. During their siestas, they would escape the heat at the hottest time of the day and give themselves time to eat lunch and hang out with their families away from the elements.



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This disjointed day came about because in post Civil War Spain, many people worked two jobs to support their families, one in the morning and one in the late afternoon. The two hour break allowed workers, especially those in rural areas, time to rest or travel after the first job ended.

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The siesta in Spain is a famous tradition which consists of a short nap, usually 15-30 minutes.

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Siestas are common in many cultures, promoting rest and productivity during the day. A short nap can boost alertness, mood, memory, and reduce stress. Keep siestas short, typically around 20 minutes, to avoid grogginess.

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Dinner: 9–11 p.m. Dinner in Spain may be late, but as with all Spanish mealtimes, it's definitely worth waiting for. Cena, or dinner, is usually much lighter than it would be in many other countries.

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Shops and businesses are often closed from 14:00 to 17:00 during the siesta in Spain. Restaurants and cafés often close a little later for their ... Shops normally close at 2pm, because that´s when we have lunch, and re-open at around 4pm, staying open until 8 or 9pm.

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Spain is known for having some of the best beaches in the Mediterranean. From the wild Galician coast to the warm Mediterranean Sea, Spain boasts roughly 3,000 miles of coastline that is home to almost 600 Blue Flag beaches—one in every six Blue Flag beaches in the world is located in Spain.

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