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Last Day of Summer in Spain 2011

Posted on August 31, 2011 by MadridMan

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 →

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End of Summer in Spain

Posted on September 4, 2008 by MadridMan

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 →

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Madrid at Peace in Summer

Posted on July 6, 2008 by MadridMan

Today is July 6th and the summer has officially begun. How do I know this? Mainly because when you walk the streets of Madrid you see very few cars, very few people on the streets, and many many available parking … Continue reading →

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