Mayor Makes Daily Nap Time Official for Entire City

Mayor of Ador in Valencia, Joan Faus Vitoria, has instituted an official nap time for the entire city. The Spanish mayor marks the first in the country to declare a siesta for residents between 2 to 5 p.m.  However, nap time should not be taken as an obligation, but as a suggestion; no penalties will be incurred for violators.

Nap time was instituted due to the extreme heat during afternoon hours. Vitoria said this is the ideal time for those working in the fields to take a break. The proclamation asks residents to be quiet and respectful during “nap time” and recommends children stay indoors in order to prevent their playful noise from traveling through open windows.

Spaniards have known for centuries the benefits of siestas. A study documented in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism confirms taking a nap in the afternoon has considerable health benefits. According to the author of the study, …click HERE to continue reading