Good to know
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Spain, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period…
Spain follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago,…
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area…
There are strict rules about what goods can be taken into and out of Spain (PDF). You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty…
Exercise a high degree of caution. Latest change: Entry and exit requirements section – updated information on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).
Spanien: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise
Tap water is safe across the mainland. On some islands it is safe but tastes heavily of minerals.
High-speed AVE trains link Madrid with Barcelona, Seville, Valencia and Malaga in under three hours.
Tipping is not expected. Rounding up or leaving a euro or two for good service is normal.
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Top destinations
Gaudi landmarks, tapas bars and a city beach ten minutes from the old town.
World-class galleries, late nights and easy day trips to Toledo and Segovia.
Moorish palaces, orange-lined streets and flamenco after dark.
A real Mediterranean city with mountains and coves on its doorstep.
Frequently asked questions
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Spain guide. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
There are strict rules about what goods can be taken into and out of Spain (PDF). You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
U.S. Department of State currently advises high degree of caution (level 2 of 4). Advice differs slightly between governments, so check your own country's advisory before you travel.
Spain is in the Schengen area. Travellers from the EU/EEA, UK, US, Canada, Australia and many other countries can visit for up to 90 days in any 180-day period without a visa. Everyone else applies for a Schengen visa before travel.
April to June and September to October give warm days without the peak crowds or the extreme inland heat. July and August are best kept for the north coast and the islands.
Budget roughly 100 to 160 EUR per person per day for mid-range travel. A menu del dia lunch is typically 13 to 18 EUR and most museums are 12 to 20 EUR.
Renfe high-speed trains cover the main cities and are usually faster than flying once you count airport time. Book two to four weeks ahead for the cheapest fares.
In hotels, tour operations and central restaurants, yes. Outside tourist areas Spanish is expected, and in Catalonia, the Balearics and Galicia you will also hear the co-official language.
Travel information last reviewed 18 August 2026. Compiled from European Commission Newsroom, IATA Timatic, Open-Meteo and Tourpublish Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
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