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\"\"Do you remember those days back when you were a child and you absolutely refused to take a nap at the designated nap time? Do you know how, now that you\u2019re older, you silently judge yourself for missing all of those amazing napping opportunities?<\/p>\n

How would you like a very legitimate reason to catch up on lost time?<\/p>\n

Welcome to Spain<\/a>, where naps are as popular as tapas and late night bar hopping with your friends! If you\u2019ve never come across the term siesta before, it\u2019s about to be your new favorite thing about the beautiful, laid-back country of Spain. Here\u2019s why.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s History, Tradition and Culture!<\/h2>\n

The nap has its origins way back from the beginning of humankind, so it only makes sense that we have continued the practice today. Though it seems to disappear as we age, to be replaced with work, errands and other life necessities, it\u2019s very much alive and well in Spain in the form of the siesta, and it has been for quite some time now.<\/p>\n

Spain, as you may know, has over 300 days of sunshine a year. That means it\u2019s hot out there! It\u2019s perfect for sun tans and fun in the sand, but it isn\u2019t ideal for laborers that spend most of their working hours outside. Thus, the siesta was born! It\u2019s a short, 15 to 20 minute napping period that used to provide laborers an escape from the hot rays of the sun; but, it still continues this day to give the modern worker a much-needed break after a nice long lunch.<\/p>\n

Spain\u2019s Atmosphere Welcomes the Siesta<\/h2>\n

Long lunch, we say? Yes! Get excited, because lunches are meant to be shared and enjoyed with your loved ones. Lunches are longer in Spain than they are in many parts of the world, inviting you to sit down and relax and actually enjoy the meal you\u2019re having. If this sounds strange, it may be because you just aren\u2019t used to the laid-back, relaxed atmosphere the Spaniards have created. The atmosphere here is much slower, so you\u2019ll find that many people take their time walking down the streets and generally don\u2019t rush to get anywhere or get anything done.<\/p>\n

This means the siesta just makes sense! And it will make even more sense once you start enjoying those long lunches, late dinners and even later after-parties.<\/p>\n

When You Stay Up All Night\u2026<\/h2>\n

\"\"You need a nap. Let\u2019s face it, many of us aren\u2019t night owls, but the Spanish locals love to keep the party going into the earliest hours of the morning. You won\u2019t even eat dinner until after 10PM, which means bar hopping with tapas, sangria and dancing doesn\u2019t even kick into gear until around midnight! So believe us when we tell you, you\u2019re going to need the siesta. Aside from coffee, it may be the only thing that keeps you going throughout the day while you\u2019re in Spain, so don\u2019t shy away from taking part in this awesome tradition!<\/p>\n

Perfect Your Siesta!<\/h2>\n

If you do want to take part, then here\u2019s what to do! Start by going back to your comfortable, private villa where you can opt to change into some pajamas, or just wear the clothes you already have on. Then grab some pillows and blankets, crawl onto your couch or into bed, cover up, lay your head down on those soft pillows and let yourself drift away\u2026 for about 15 to 20 minutes. Anything longer than that and you aren\u2019t practicing the siesta anymore, you\u2019re just sleeping the day away! It may help to set an alarm to get you up so you can get back to the beach or ready to head out for some Spain fun.<\/p>\n

But even though it may be a short time, it\u2019s still one of the most amazing things about Spain<\/a>. So, it isn\u2019t too hard to understand why it\u2019s so popular!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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