Spanish town introduces official siesta

As one of the longest heatwaves of recent years sweeps across Spain, one town has responded with a drastic measure: ordering locals to stay inside and take a siesta during the hottest hours of the day.
The 1,400 inhabitants of Ador, near the eastern Mediterranean coast, are required to stay inside between 2pm and 5pm each day in silence, so they can enjoy a healthy sleep. Televisions and music must be turned down or off and children are included in the afternoon curfew. “International organisations have highlighted the importance of a siesta – half an hour or so is recommended,” Ador mayor Joan Faus told The Telegraph, explaining that local people asked him to introduce the measure. Ador’s lifestyle, he believes, is particularly suited to the siesta.