Tag Archives: Closed
Last Day of Summer in Spain 2011
Today is it, August 31st, the last day of Summer for Spaniards. For most students, summer lasts until school starts. But for adults it lasts until you have to go back to work – and in the case of Spaniards, … Continue reading
Shops Closed Saturday Morning in Madrid?
It was an odd morning this Saturday morning. I got up late, had breakfast, showered, and went out to do the morning shopping at around noon. I first went to the pollería (chicken shop) and found it oddly closed. They’re … Continue reading
Posted in About Spain, Money
Tagged August, August closings, Closed, closings, Madrid, markets closed, virgen de la paloma
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End of Summer in Spain
It’s officially the END OF SUMMER in Spain. And while not the OFFICIAL end of summer by the calendar, the Spaniards here will swear it’s all over. ALL OVER. Done. Finished. Summer in Spain essentially starts July 1 and ends … Continue reading
Posted in About Spain, General
Tagged break, Closed, holiday, summer, summer holiday, summer vacation, vacation
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