Reviewing the map of Euro timezones below, you'll immediately notice that while physically located in GMT0 territory, Spain has stubbornly chosen to remain in the GMT+1 timezone. Andorra,France, Belgium, Netherlands, too, but Spain is the big offender - just look how far west it juts!
I'm assuming this is for ease of business with the rest of Western Europe, but I really don't care why because I LOVE IT!
Spain is The Land of Eternal Daylight Savings! I first noticed it in winter when it was light outside until 6pm. The dark mornings were unnerving, but the timezone didn't really jump to mind as the cause.
But forget winter, because now we're coming to SUMMER! Here is a photo taken May 14 at 9:10 pm. I can only imagine the incredible joy of June 21! I'll keep you posted.
I really believe the timezone disconnect has helped me transition into the Spanish meal plan, wherein I eat lunch at 3pm.
(A side note. I really loved the life in Costa Rica. Year round warmth. But it was just so strange to be warm like summer, but have sunset at 5:30-6 everyday day. I could never wrap my head around it.)