Time for a rest?-“Siesta”

Siesta is the time when all Spaniards, without exception, have a rest. The word "siesta" comes from the word "six o'clock." Spaniards, especially Andalusia residents believe that if you “do siesta" every day, it significantly improves health.

Many shops, bars and restaurants are closed at siesta time, and only in the area where lots of tourists walk, open their doors to its visitors. Therefore, local shops, churches, banks and public institutions adjust to this style of life. Many stores are open from 10 am to 2 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 8.30 p.m., leaving a nice break for lunch and a siesta. Spaniards use any opportunity to arrange a mini- vacation (puente).

Keep that in mind if you're on business.

Siesta very disadvantageous event from an economic point of view, but the Spaniards are very proud of their traditions and worry about their health. This nation simply has other priorities. In a country where the sun always shines, almost impossible to work under pressure. The Spaniards’ nervous system is in excellent condition. Siesta - is a tradition that is observed not the first millennium. Over time, even foreigners get used to it and furthermore there are a lot of pluses.

So for me, as a Kazakhstan citizen, where we have only 1 hour for a launch break, or in some cases do not have it at all, it is weird how people can have a rest for about 4 hours during the daytime.

Written by Dana Tusseyeva