Siesta Is a Lie?! Here’s the Truth About Spain’s Nap Myth 🥱 Dreaming of afternoon naps under the Spanish sun? Hate to break it to you… siesta isn’t what you think. Sure, it used to be about midday snoozes in the countryside. But modern Spain? No one’s going home to nap. Here’s what’s actually happening: • Most shops stay open • Spaniards work long hours • Lunches are just… very long • Coffee breaks are sacred • And no, they’re not napping at 3 PM—they’re still eating Blame the weird time zone.

I've really been enjoying my time in Madrid over the last week -- it's my first time here!! While there are many things I admire about Spanish culture, nothing stands out more than the SIESTA culture (or short power naps after lunch). To be honest, all the stereotypes are true (especially right now in the hot summer months) -- people really do take siestas around 3 or 4 PM and it's magnificent! Do you take siestas? It would be aweosme if we could bring this culture to the hotter states in the U.