Complaint. How do you make a tourist complaint?

During your stay in Spain, you have the right to receive tourist services with the quality and characteristics advertised by the companies that offer them. If this is not the case, you can make a complaint at the establishment itself or the headquarters of the company you are complaining about.

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. ...

Healthcare. What do you need to know?

If you need to purchase medicines or see a doctor during your trip to Spain, remember that emergency treatment is guaranteed. For other cases, we recommend that you read our advice. We also inform you where smoking is prohibited, where you can find restaurants if you have coeliac disease and what precautions to take if you have food intolerances.

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.

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

Images of modern architecture in Bilbao

Visa and passport. What should you bear in mind?

Do you want to know if you need a visa to enter Spain, depending on your country of origin and what types of visas there are, according to the duration of your stay, and how to obtain them? Here you will find information on all of this.

Senda del Río Trail

If you are in Castilla y León and you’d like to explore Cañón del Río Lobos Natural Park, this hiking trail is one of your best options. You can walk up to 25 kilometres from the bridge over the headwaters of the River Ucero, at the start of the canyon (Soria), to the Roman bridge of Hontoria del Pinar (Burgos).

The Cola de Caballo via the Gradas de Soaso

This is one of the most popular trails in the Pyrenees, as well as one of the most beautiful. With the mountains as a backdrop, the path runs through the landscape of the Ordesa Valley, crossing meadows and leafy forests to reveal spectacular waterfalls.

The Garganta de los Infiernos Trail

Some say this trail in the north of Extremadura is one of Spain’s best hiking trails. And this 16-kilometre path through the spectacular landscapes of Garganta de los Infiernos Nature Reserve reveals unique and unforgettable sites. ...

Images of the Alhambra worth looking at again and again

Some say this trail in the north of Extremadura is one of Spain’s best hiking trails. And this 16-kilometre path through the spectacular landscapes of Garganta de los Infiernos Nature Reserve reveals unique and unforgettable sites. ...

Camí de Cavalls trail

Camí de Cavalls is a historic hiking trail along the entire coast of Menorca. 185 kilometres divided into 20 stretches let you discover the landscapes and natural spaces that have earned the island Biosphere Reserve status. A beautiful path among woods, fields and cliffs, and revealing Menorca’s loveliest beaches and coves. ...

Camí de Ronda hiking trail

Leave the asphalt behind and venture into a route through Girona (about 100 kilometres north of Barcelona) with the intense blue of the Mediterranean Sea as a companion. That is the proposal of this trail through the Costa Brava which can be followed as a linear (43 kilometres) or circular (140 kilometres) route. ...

Images of the inspirational nature in Aragón

Leave the asphalt behind and venture into a route through Girona (about 100 kilometres north of Barcelona) with the intense blue of the Mediterranean Sea as a companion. That is the proposal of this trail through the Costa Brava which can be followed as a linear (43 kilometres) or circular (140 kilometres) route. ...

The Volcano Trail

In the south of the island of La Palma (Canary Islands) you can walk this exciting trail in Cumbre Vieja Natural Park. Although it’s fairly challenging, it’s worth doing for the close-up views of the lunar landscapes created by long-extinct volcanic craters. ...

Driving. How do you drive in Spain?

If you are thinking of driving in Spain, you will surely be interested in finding out beforehand how to rent a car and whether your driving licence is compatible in Spain or not, as well as the requirements to take out a valid international insurance policy. Find out all about it below.

Galicia on the road, spectacular landscapes, in images

If you are thinking of driving in Spain, you will surely be interested in finding out beforehand how to rent a car and whether your driving licence is compatible in Spain or not, as well as the requirements to take out a valid international insurance policy. Find out all about it below.

Peñalara circular route

This is one of the most famous hiking routes in Madrid. The 13 kilometre route leads you to discover the stunning landscape of lagoons and glacial formations in the Sierra de Guadarrama National Park. It also takes you to a unique viewpoint: the Peñalara Peak, the highest summit in the region. ...

Timetables and public holidays. What are they?

When do Spanish people usually have lunch and dinner? What time does public transport operate and what are our retail opening hours? When are the public holidays throughout the year? Find answers to all your questions, and enjoy your trip with no upsets with all this information.

The Cares Trail

Known as the “Divine Gorge”, this route between Caín (León, Castilla y León) and Poncebos (Asturias) will allow you to walk among mountains that rise more than 2,000 metres above the bottom of the imposing gorge carved out by the Cares River. ...

How much do you know about fashion and shopping in Spain? #SpainQuiz

We will give you a series of questions and you can win the gold, silver or bronze medal depending on how many you get right. You can also share the result with your friends.

Take a guess. What part of Spain are we talking about? #SpainQuiz

If we show you a picture of a building, a fiesta, or a traditional dish, can you guess which part of Spain it comes from? Have a go. Remember that you can share your results on social networks or see how much other people know with the hashtag #SpainQuiz

WANT TO PLAY? We challenge you to work out these three fun facts about Spain

How much do you know about Spanish monuments? #SpainQuiz

We will give you a series of questions and you can win the gold, silver or bronze medal depending on how many you get right. You can also share the result with your friends.