Have you seen this traffic sign before? It's in Spain. It's rather a good idea for coastal cities and beach towns, where the front row buildings are almost all taken by restaurants, bars and cafes. These establishments are also clever enough to apply for license for the terraces directly opposite them for commercial use, right by the sea front if not exactly on the beach itself; an extension of their business. Even in Madrid, a mountain city with no beaches, but that doesn't stop them have terrace tables and seats, almost as many as those by the beach.
Didn't someone famous say that Spain is a nation of bar goers? There are certainly more bars or eateries than any other business in any area, that makes you wonder how is it possible that they all seem to be full most of the time. I have been to many countries in the world, and I think China is probably the only country that might even top their number of eating & drinking establishments in any given square mile.
Spain is blessed with fine weather in many parts, and the national habit of outdoor living contributes to steady, all the year round business, even in winter when the sun shines just as brilliantly. This means that waiters are working most of the year having to run back and forth across the road every few minutes, with non stop traffic, with a full tray of food and drinks out to the terrace, and empty glasses and plates back. Needless to say this causes great inconvenience to the vehicle drivers and hazards and danger to the waiters.
Let's hope more coastal towns copy the idea and more drivers exercise extra caution.
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