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One thing to consider when traveling to Spain, siesta!
Let me tell you all about this unique napping culture~
Let me tell you all about this unique napping culture~
🛏 What is Siesta?
Siesta is a holiday celebrated in Spain and Latin America.
It is a napping culture that has been traditionally maintained in some Mediterranean countries💤
It is a napping culture that has been traditionally maintained in some Mediterranean countries💤
The word 'siesta' comes from the Latin word 'sexta hora' (sixth hour).
It refers to around noon.
It refers to around noon.
It mainly refers to taking a short rest or nap during the hot midday hours after lunch.
It originated from a practical custom associated with hot weather.
It originated from a practical custom associated with hot weather.
🤔 Why do we take a siesta?
Did you know that daytime temperatures in Spain range from 30 to 40 degrees Celsius?🥵
In this way, siesta is a custom that originated in Spain's hot climate .
Farmers started to stop working during the hot daytime hours to conserve energy.
In this way, siesta is a custom that originated in Spain's hot climate .
Farmers started to stop working during the hot daytime hours to conserve energy.
They say it's worse in southern Spain
I thought that working this time would lead to a decrease in productivity.
It is also said to be to prevent accidents that may occur due to high temperatures.
I thought that working this time would lead to a decrease in productivity.
It is also said to be to prevent accidents that may occur due to high temperatures.
Additionally, naps can help you recover from fatigue and improve concentration .
However, long naps can actually cause fatigue.
It is usually recommended to take about 20 to 30 minutes.
However, long naps can actually cause fatigue.
It is usually recommended to take about 20 to 30 minutes.
(Plus, they say the quitting time is as late as siesta💦)
🚪 Do tourist attractions close at Siesta time?
Spain's traditional siesta is an unfamiliar experience for many tourists.
In the southern Andalusia region and smaller towns, siestas are still common.
However, in big cities like Barcelona and Madrid, most businesses are open 24/7 without any breaks!
However, in big cities like Barcelona and Madrid, most businesses are open 24/7 without any breaks!
However, most small shops and pharmacies in the old town have siesta hours.
So, before traveling to Spain, please check the siesta times and visit times🙌
So, before traveling to Spain, please check the siesta times and visit times🙌
😴 Is siesta still common in Spain?
It is still a relatively common culture in rural Spain.
However, in big cities, the siesta custom is declining due to modern work environments.
These days, long lunch breaks are sometimes shortened to accommodate global business connections.
These days, long lunch breaks are sometimes shortened to accommodate global business connections.
In this way, siesta is considered a culture that is gradually shrinking or disappearing from a practical point of view.
There are various opinions about this among Spaniards.
There are various opinions about this among Spaniards.
Are you curious about Spain's unique culture?
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