Eleven things I like about Madrid in the summer (In no particular order):
1.In the summer,most employers change to shorter working hours (8am to 3pm)
2.The culture of terrazas in the afternoon/early evening breeze
3.The tapas variety.
4.The calming and cooling fountains in plazas and parks
5.Summer sports (volleyball,basketball and soccer) and cultural activities(concerts,festivals)
7.Summer fanatism from the couch (Tour de France,Mercedes Cup,Grand Prix,Spanish soapies)
8.Less traffic,fewer cars,hustle and bustle of the city,near-empty tubes at peak hours
9.Sun,sand and shades if you can take a holiday
10.Longer days...the sun sets at 9:30pm
11.Fashionistas and other fantabulousness that stirs all 5 senses
