Undeniable, Spain in among the most visited countries world wide. And this is no wonder: with more beaches that one could visit in 10 years, picturesque historic villages and notorious nightlife, few countries could rival with Spain in terms of tourist attractions. Many people come here as tourists and decide to make Spain their home, attracted by the warm climate and what many see as a laid back lifestyle. If you ever heard the word siesta, then you should know that the concept originates from Spain and it usually designates a 2-hour break in the middle of the working day, during which employees are usually free to take lunch or a short nap. But Siesta, many Spaniards say, is slowly dying. Spain is among those countries that have been really affected by recession, and the foreign investors and fierce competition on the job market is tarting to affect traditions such as siesta, which is seen as ineffective and counter-productive be employers. There are, however, enterprising spirits who are now trying to revive siesta and organize siesta championships. Thus, a huge shopping center in Madrid has witnessed several contestants in attempt to get a nap despite the noise and agitation. A 60 and something man form Chile was the lucky winner, being able to snooze for about 17 minutes.
