What is the best time to visit Spain?

The best time to visit Spain depends on your priorities. Many travellers visit year-round, though spring and autumn typically offer pleasant weather and smaller crowds at popular attractions like La Sagrada Família. Check weather patterns for Europe before booking.

What currency does Spain use?

Spain uses the euro (€). Exchange at banks or airports, and withdraw from ATMs with your debit card. Credit cards are accepted in most tourist areas.

What food should I try in Spain?

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota is one of Spain's most iconic dishes. Other must-try foods include Paella Valenciana and Pintxos. Eat where locals eat for the best experience.

How many countries can visit Spain visa-free?

93 countries can enter Spain without a visa, typically for up to 90 days. Check the full list and your specific requirements above.

Is Spain safe for tourists?

Spain is generally safe for tourists with normal precautions. As in any country, stay aware of your surroundings, avoid displaying expensive items, and use registered transport. Check current government travel advisories before your trip.

Spain

Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with…

Capital

Madrid

Language

Spanish, Catalan

Currency

euro (€)

Population

49.3M

Timezone

UTC

Visa-free access

93 countries

Travelling to Spain

Spain, officially the Kingdom of Spain, is a country in Southern and Western Europe with territories in North Africa. Featuring the southernmost point of.

Spain is located in Southern Europe, Europe. The capital is Madrid, and the official languages are Spanish and Catalan and Basque and Galician. The local currency is the euro (€). With a population of 49.3M, Spain is a mid-sized country in Europe.

Spain offers visa-free entry to 93 countries, with most stays allowed for up to 90 days. The remaining 105 passport holders need to apply at an embassy.

Top places to visit in Spain

La Sagrada Família

Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished Modernista masterpiece has been under construction since 1882; the hyper-hyperboloid structures and forest-like columns rise toward 172 metres; arrive at 4 pm when the western stained glass floods the nave in scorching oranges and reds; the sound of masonry drills provides a constant percussive reminder that the structure is a living; breathing organism.

Alhambra

A 13th-century Nasrid citadel where the stucco walls are inscribed with infinite Arabic calligraphy; the Court of the Lions features 124 slender marble columns and a hydraulic system that predates modern plumbing; watch the sun-bleached limestone turn deep ochre from the San Nicolás viewpoint at dusk; the scent of jasmine from the Generalife gardens intensifies as the Sierra Nevada shadows lengthen.

Museo del Prado

Spain's premier national art gallery houses the definitive collection of European masters from the 12th to the 19th century; stand before Velázquez’s Las Meninas to observe the complex spatial geometry; the natural light in the central gallery hits Goya’s Black Paintings with a particular severity at noon; enter through the Jerónimos entrance to avoid the primary morning surge of crowds.

Catedral de Sevilla

The world’s largest Gothic cathedral was built over a 12th-century Almohad mosque; its Giralda bell tower rises 104 metres with ramps designed for an imam to ascend on horseback; the 15th-century main altarpiece contains over two tons of gold; climb the tower just before the bells toll to hear the mechanical roar echoing across the tiled rooftops of the Santa Cruz quarter.

Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba

An 8th-century forest of 856 jasper and marble columns supporting two-tiered red-and-white striped arches; the central Renaissance cathedral was inserted into the heart of the mosque in 1523; the Mihrab’s gold mosaics capture the low morning sun through high clerestory windows; the orange trees in the Patio de los Naranjos offer a citrus-heavy fragrance that defines the entrance ritual.

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Frank Gehry’s 1997 titanium-clad masterpiece anchored the city’s industrial rebirth along the Nervión River; the 33,000 thin titanium plates ripple like fish scales under the Basque grey sky; walk the perimeter at sunrise when the metallic surface reflects the river's mercury-like texture; the 13-metre-tall topiary 'Puppy' by Jeff Koons guards the entrance with a rotating seasonal floral coat.

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What to eat in Spain

Jamón Ibérico de Bellota

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Spain visa requirements

Visa-free

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Visa required

Countries that can visit Spain visa-free

93 countries can enter without a visa, usually for up to 90 days.

Europe

Asia

United Arab Emirates90d

Americas

Oceania

Before you go to Spain

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Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond your planned stay. Spain immigration may refuse entry otherwise.

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Proof of onward travel

Carry a return or onward flight ticket. Airlines and border officers may ask to see it before allowing you to board or enter.

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Currency: euro

The local currency is €. Exchange major currencies at the airport or city banks. ATMs are widely available in urban areas.

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Language: Spanish

Spanish is the primary language. English is spoken in tourist areas and major cities.

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Power & connectivity

Check Spain's plug type and voltage before packing. Buy a local SIM card at the airport for affordable data.

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Spain — your questions

It depends on your passport. 93 countries can enter Spain visa-free. Everyone else needs an embassy visa. Use the WorldCurio visa checker for your specific passport.