We’re planning on visiting Spain next year.
One thing we were told is that if you want to buy anything or get some food in the afternoon, you could pretty much forget because everything is closed.
Very true. I went back in 98 and Spain was magnificent and beautiful. Madrid was fantastic. I have heard it’s since took a turn downwards after years of leftist rule but it can’t have derailed that badly. It’s very hard to get something to eat during Siesta but the streets are jammed with people at 9:00. The people from Madrid love to eat outside at restaurants since it’s temperate year round. Great food, great people, very vibrant city. Youwill have a great time. Just carb up before noon.