The timing of Spanish meals, especially lunch between 2-3pm and dinner between 9-10pm, starkly contrasts with other European countries, affecting lifestyle and social interactions.
Spain’s unusual meal timings can be traced back to Franco’s regime, which set the country’s clocks forward to align with Nazi Germany, impacting daily life for decades.
La sobremesa, a cherished tradition of post-meal conversation, allows Spaniards to linger at the table, often leading to dining well into the night.
Despite grumbling from tourists about late dining hours, these conventional meal times are deeply rooted in Spanish culture and social habits, including the midday and afternoon snacks.
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