The Great Spanish Summer Getaway

*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-6a3000a0-b39c-83eb-bd98-b67a98d786a1-3" data-turn-id-container= "request-6a3000a0-b39c-83eb-bd98-b67a98d786a1-3" data-testid= "conversation-turn-8" data-turn="assistant"> What really happens in Spain after San Juan? In this episode of Spanish Practices, I explore the great Spanish summer getaway — from midnight sea rituals and bonfires on the beach to empty town halls, vanished officials, delayed paperwork, Amazon delivery chaos, packed beaches and fiestas everywhere. A funny, affectionate look at why Spain seems to shut down for summer… and why normal life doesn't really return until autumn.