When August arrives there are certain things you should be aware of in Spain. Usually Spain stops for a good two or three hours between two and five o'clock every day. In August traditionally Spain has stopped for the whole month. Getting anything done is hellishly difficult. This year may be a bit different though. I have noticed that this year many shops have put up the closed for the holidays sign but it is just for two weeks. Many estate agents I know are only taking a week off. They used to happily disappear around the World for the month of August missing many clients along the way.