Heatwave: The surprising trick of the Andalusians to finally sleep when it's hot (and it's not a cold shower)

Heatwave, stifling bedroom, sheets sticking to your skin… when the mercury soars, nights quickly turn into nightmares. To try and find a bit of relief from the heat, we often have the same reflex: an ice-cold shower just before slipping under the covers. Except that in southern Spain, where scorching summers are commonplace, they do the complete opposite. A habit that may seem counterintuitive, but which is based on a simple… and remarkably effective mechanism for peaceful nights.

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