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Planning a trip to Spain? Here you'll find our day-by-day itinerary (Andalusia, Catalonia, Madrid, Basque Country, Galicia, Valencia), plus all the practical info to organise your journey: currency, visa, e-SIM, health, plugs and useful numbers.
Hot and dry in summer, especially inland (Madrid, Andalusia can exceed 40°C). Spring and autumn are ideal; the Atlantic north (Basque Country, Galicia) is cooler and rainier.
Updated: June 2026
Euro (EUR). Cards are accepted almost everywhere; keep some cash for small tapas bars and markets.
Spanish (Castilian). Some regions also speak Catalan, Basque and Galician. English is common in tourist areas, less so inland.
EU citizens only need a valid ID card or passport: no visa, it's the EU/Schengen area. Visitors from many other countries can enter the Schengen area visa-free for up to 90 days, but should check the rules for their own nationality.
No vaccines required. EU citizens can use the European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) for public healthcare; all travellers are advised to take out travel insurance.
With an EU SIM, roaming across the EU is included at no extra cost. Visitors from outside the EU should get a local SIM or an eSIM. Excellent 4G/5G coverage in cities and along the coasts.
230V, 50Hz, type C and F sockets (the European 'Schuko'). Standard European two-pin plugs fit; travellers from the UK, US and elsewhere need a plug adapter.
Central European Time (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer) on mainland Spain. The Canary Islands are one hour behind.
Cards accepted almost everywhere. Mind the hours: lunch is around 2-3pm and dinner is late, from 9pm on; many shops close in the early afternoon.
💡 Book the Alhambra well ahead — it sells out — and adjust to Spanish hours: dinner is after 9pm. EU travellers have it easy here: euro currency, free roaming and a valid EHIC health card.
