Spain Travel Guide 🇪🇸
Everything a traveler should know before visiting Spain — food, cities, islands, visas, budget, culture & safety
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📌 Quick Facts
🏙 Capital Madrid
🌆 Largest City Madrid
💱 Currency Euro (EUR)
🗣 Language Spanish
⏱ Time Zone GMT+1 (CET)
🔌 Plug Type Type C & F — 230V
Famous for: Barcelona · Flamenco · Beaches · Tapas · Football · Architecture · Nightlife
🛂 Visa & Entry Rules
Schengen Visa (most nationalities) Passport valid 6+ months Hotel booking proof Travel insurance recommended- Part of Schengen Zone
- Return / onward ticket may be requested
- Border checks sometimes apply
Carry passport when traveling across EU countries.
🗓 Best Time to Visit
🌸 Mar–May Best sightseeing weather
☀️ Jun–Aug Peak summer — beaches & islands
🍂 Sep–Oct Pleasant temperatures · fewer crowds
❄️ Nov–Feb Budget winter travel
Southern Spain is hotter than northern regions.
💰 Average Trip Budget
- 🎒 Budget — €70–100 / ₹6,200–₹8,800 / $75–110 per day
- 🏨 Mid-Range — €130–200 / ₹11,500–₹17,700 / $140–215 per day
- 👑 Luxury — €300+ / ₹26,000+ / $320+ per day
Barcelona & Ibiza are more expensive than other cities.
🗺 Top Places to Visit
Madrid Barcelona Seville Valencia Granada Ibiza Mallorca🚇 Transport & Getting Around
- High-speed trains connect major cities
- Metro systems in Madrid & Barcelona
- Buses are affordable
- Domestic flights for long routes
- Uber & taxis widely available
Book intercity trains early for lower fares.
📶 Mobile SIM & Internet
- Main providers — Movistar · Orange · Vodafone
- Tourist SIM easily available
- Good network coverage
- Free Wi-Fi in cafés & hotels
ID may be required when purchasing SIM.
💵 Money & Payments
- Cards & contactless widely accepted
- Cash used in small cafés & markets
- ATMs widely available
- Service charge often included
Carry some cash in older neighborhoods.
🍽 Food & Local Cuisine
- Tapas
- Paella
- Churros & Chocolate
- Seafood & rice dishes
- Spanish Omelette
Dinner is usually eaten late in Spain.
🎊 Festivals & Events
- La Tomatina
- Running of the Bulls
- Semana Santa
- Flamenco Festivals
🛡 Safety & Common Scams
- Pickpockets in Barcelona & Madrid
- Beware street donation scams
- Keep belongings secure in metros
Spain is generally safe with normal precautions.
🙏 Local Etiquette
- Greetings are warm & friendly
- Respect local dining culture
- Queues are followed
- Dress modestly in churches
🎒 What to Pack
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Light clothing in summer
- Travel umbrella
- Universal adapter
Expect lots of walking in Spanish cities.
🌡 Weather & Climate
- Hot summers
- Mild winters
- Coastal regions are breezy
- North is cooler than south
🧳 Suggested 5-Day Itinerary
- Day 1 — Madrid · Royal Palace · Gran Vía
- Day 2 — Prado Museum · Retiro Park
- Day 3 — Train to Barcelona
- Day 4 — Sagrada Família · Gothic Quarter
- Day 5 — Montjuïc or beach day
🚨 Emergency Numbers
🚑 Ambulance 112
👮 Police 091 / 112
🔥 Fire 080
🧳 Tourist Help Local visitor centers
❓ FAQs
Is Spain expensive?
Big cities & islands are costlier than inland towns.
Can I drink tap water?
Yes — safe in most cities.
Is English widely spoken?
Yes in tourist areas.
Is Spain safe for tourists?
Yes — very safe with basic precautions.
🎟 Tours & Activities in Spain
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