Terrace life

It's meant to be one of the attractions of living and working in a sunny country. Eating and drinking out on a terrace (terraza). I'm one of those who doesn't find it such a draw. You're charged more (mainly because the council taxes bars and restaurants) and you're less likely to get a free snack with your drink. But there's no doubt it appeals to many - on a sunny afternoon you can see packed terrazas all over Madrid.