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‘Tomar el fresco’: The Spanish tradition that’s strongest in Andalucia – but is under threat

A new survey suggests the tradition is still alive and kicking - especially in Andalucia, where 98% of residents say they still practice it regularly.

Laurence Dollimore
Spanish pensioners sit and chat in the late afternoon (Credit: Unsplash)
It's a familiar sight for anyone who spends time in Andalucia. As the heat drops and dusk falls, chairs scrape across pavements as neighbours step outside for a chat and gossip. Known as 'tomar el fresco', or 'taking the fresh air', it’s been a

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ByLaurence Dollimore
Laurence Dollimore has been covering news in Spain for almost a decade. The London-born expat is NCTJ-trained and has a Gold Star Diploma in Multimedia Journalism from the prestigious News Associates. Laurence has reported from Spain for some of the UK's biggest titles, including MailOnline, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Mail on Sunday, The Sun and the Sun Online. He also has a Master's Degree in International Relations from Queen Mary University London.
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