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.

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.

Boating. What documents are needed?

Are you thinking of enjoying your trip on board your own or a rented boat? In Spain, you can sail on board a catamaran, in a yacht or in a motorboat... Here's some basic advice that will help you know whether you need a sailing license and if there are any other requirements.

Customs. What regulations are there?

Find out what limitations there are for bringing products into Spain, depending on your country of origin, and find out how you can recover the value added tax (VAT) on the purchases you have made during your trip.

Pets. Can you travel with them?

There are three general rules: animals should be accompanied by their owners or representatives, must be duly identified and must have their accompanying animal health certificate, which should include a copy written in Spanish. In most cases, pets must be identified with a legible tattoo or microchip.

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 this country, and what is required to get valid international insurance. Find out all about it below.

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. Here is information too about where it is forbidden to smoke and where you can find restaurants if you have celiac disease.

Connections. How to get mobile cover and internet access

Of course you want excellent connections during your trip to Spain and to be able to call home. Here are some quick tips on connecting to the Internet or making phone calls. Plus, the electrical sockets in use in Spain, so you don’t have any problems plugging in.

Opening times and public holidays. When 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.

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.

Spanish airports

Spa resorts in Spain

Foreign embassies and consulates in Spain

Turespaña offices abroad

Leisure parks, amusement parks, zoos and aquariums in Spain

Tourist ports in Spain

Spanish tourist office in Abu Dhabi (Arab Emirates)

You can view all the information about your trip in the Spain Tourism Network offices abroad. These offices are an essential point of information for tourists and can be found in useful places all over the world. ...

Tourist Office of Spain in Los Angeles (United States)

The Tourist Offices of Spain are the representatives abroad of the Instituto de Turismo de España (TURESPAÑA), which is the Administrative unit of the Central Government of Spain in charge of promoting Spain abroad as a tourism destination.

Tourist Office of Spain in Berlin (Germany)

You can view all the information about your trip in the Spain Tourism Network offices abroad. These offices are an essential point of information for tourists and can be found in useful places all over the world. ...