The afternoon siesta is observed as some shops close down for a few hours after midday.
Watching this town come alive in the evening after its long afternoon siesta is reason enough to visit.
There seemed to be no one about but his grandmother, who was taking her afternoon siesta.
And when she got there it was to discover that they had shut for the afternoon siesta.
The Marines also followed the local custom of the afternoon siesta.
If you visit during the summer you may want to plan on getting up early and taking an afternoon siesta in the shade.
It was just past the afternoon siesta and most of the guests were headed for the white sand beach.
Except for the afternoon siesta from 2 to 5, the narrow sidewalks are filled.
Walking down the main street, watching the town come alive after its afternoon siesta.
The second thing to bear in mind is the afternoon siesta.