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Does the siesta – an extensive lunch break - still exist in Spain? The short answer is yes, but with exeptions! Almost all local and smaller shops are closing in the afternoon. Normally between 14:00 and 16:00 o’clock, some even until 17:00. However things are changing and all big comercial chains open during these hours. Supermarkets like Alcampo, Mercadona, Carrefour etc. are opened every day from 9:00 – 21:30 (or even longer), with the only exception being Sunday. But no need to worry,because...