The Spanish Lifestyle

The Spanish are a very open-minded, fun loving people, who are very sociable and always intent on enjoying the outdoors and the sun. Meeting friends and neighbours in the streets and stopping for a chat to catch up on things is nothing out of the ordinary here. Family and friends make up an extremely important aspect of the Spaniards’ everyday life and living without this constant interaction would seem unnatural to them.

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 lifestyle is as varied and rich as the landscapes the Iberian peninsula has to offer and experiencing this is sure to be an unforgettable experience.