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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spain's museums

Turespaña offices abroad

Spain's parks and gardens

Spain's National Parks

Leisure parks, amusement parks, zoos and aquariums in Spain

World Heritage Sites in Spain

Travel ideas on the coasts and beaches of Spain

Cultural travel options in Spain

Sports and adventure holidays in Spain

Fine dining options in Spain

Shopping ideas in Spain

Nature plans in Spain

City breaks in Spain

Blue flag beaches in Spain

Nudist beaches in Spain