I live just a few miles from Siesta Key, but that’s not the Spanish siesta I’m talking about. The Spaniards are probably the most laid-back people in the world and everyone knows that. And one of the things in the Spanish culture that truly shows us how laid-back they are is their love and loyalty to siesta. Siestas are afternoon naps and everyone in Spain loves them. Every afternoon, between 1pm to 5pm, all the shops, government offices and local offices are shut for their lunch time and siesta. The Spanish feel that naps are absolutely necessary and they don’t miss their siestas for anything. Thinking I might like this aspect of Spaniard life!