Bars are usually open all day and close late at night. In general, the nightlife in Spain is quite intense, and the bars and discotheques stay open long past midnight. In summer, they often stay open past 3 or 4 am. In big cities like Madrid and Barcelona, for example, there are many places that stay open until dawn, even in winter. This list is also printed in the daily newspapers.
Some branch offices are open in the afternoon.
Tipping Tipping is a great tradition in Spain. While practically all establishments currently include a surcharge for service it is still common to leave something of a tip. This custom, common in bars and restaurants, has extended to hotel porters, theatre ushers and taxi drivers, though in none of these cases is it obligatory nor will anyone recriminate a client for not tipping. There are no special norms in Spain with respect to dress. From a practical point of view, it is advisable for those who come from colder countries to remember than in many of the coastal areas the winter weather is characterised by its temperate nature.