LIFESTYLE

It is generally said that the Spanish way of life is somewhat slower than the rest of Europe, especially in the southern part of the Peninsula. However, when the Spanish work, they work hard. Traditionally businesses closed for a few hours after lunch, to leave time for the all-important siesta, and while such customs still prevail in dreamy provincial towns, shops and businesses in the larger cities will remain open all day. It is quite common for life to begin when the sun goes down, especially in the summer. Restaurants serve dinner much later than they would in other European countries. The Spanish also like to play hard, and that is where the country’s intense nightlife comes in…