Does Portugal Have Siestas?

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Office hours of public institutions are usually from 9 AM to 6 PM with a lunch break from 12.30 PM until 2 PM – there is no 'siesta' tradition in Portugal.

What countries still have siestas?

A siesta is a midday nap that's a popular daily, or near-daily, practice in many hot climates (1) around the world. Siestas are commonly associated with Spanish-speaking countries in the Mediterranean or Latin America, but they're also popular in countries like Greece, Israel, and Nigeria (2).

Does Spain still do siesta?

The exact time of day varies depending on the locale, but the most common siesta time is between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Some towns in Spain take siestas very seriously. Businesses close their doors for several hours in the late afternoon for lunch and a siesta nap.

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