How Do Meal Times Work?

Lunch often starts 1–2 pm; dinner commonly begins after 8:30 pm. Late dining is normal, especially in summer.

Fine restaurants may open later than you expect; schedule light mid-morning bites to align. High-end tapas bars welcome earlier arrivals, but peak energy comes later at night. In coastal resorts, beachfront venues stay vibrant until midnight—book terrace tables for sunset.

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