Images of Spain's National Parks

Images of the beaches of the Balearic Islands

Images of the Portico de la Gloria

Images of the Alhambra worth looking at again and again

Images of the prettiest streets in Spain

How much do you know about Spanish football? #SpainQuiz

Are you a fan or a real football fanatic? Find out with this test and learn new facts so you can show off your knowledge of Spanish football to your friends. Remember that you can share your results on social networks or see how much other people know with the hashtag #SpainQuiz

Safety. What information is it handy to know?

Spain is one of the safest countries in the world. Nevertheless, we’ll give you a series of recommendations to follow during your stay and tell you the emergency telephone number and the app that you can use to communicate directly with law enforcement authorities.

Money. How can you pay in Spain?

If you have any queries about making payments in Spain, here we tell you what our official currency is, where you can exchange your money once you are here, and whether it is necessary to give tips in Spain. All very useful information.

Telephone. What are the main options for phoning from Spain?

Language. How do you say...?

This list of words will help you when travelling to find an address, get to your hotel, go to a restaurant or visit a museum. You can see them translated into English here, but you can look up other languages using the website language selector.

Religion. What religion is followed in Spain?

Religious freedom is guaranteed by the Spanish Constitution. The religion most practised is Catholicism and this is highlighted by important popular festivals, such as during Holy Week. ...

Plugs and electricity. What type of plugs can you use in Spain?

Sockets meet European regulations and use the round pin system. However, most hotels have adaptors for different plugs. Electricity supply in Spain is AC 220 volts, 50 Hertz. Always check that the electrical apparatuses that you are going to use work on this voltage.