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Spain Travel Guide

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Madrid Capital
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+34 Calling Code
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Arriving in Spain

Main airports

  • Fuerteventura Airport (FUE)El Matorral
  • Gran Canaria Airport (LPA)Gran Canaria Island
  • César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport (ACE)San Bartolomé
  • Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS)Tenerife
  • Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN)Tenerife
  • Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC)Alicante

Getting online on arrival

  1. Install your Spain eSIM at home over Wi-Fi: iPhone or Android steps.
  2. When you arrive in Spain, turn on the eSIM line and data roaming for it.
  3. Networks listed on our Spain plans: Movistar (5G) and Orange (5G).
  4. Spain plans currently start at $2.75, for 500MB/day over 1 day. Compare all 12 plans.

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Useful facts

Population
48,592,909 (2024)
Time zones
UTC+00:00, UTC+01:00 and UTC+02:00
Plug types
C and F

Sources: Wikidata and OurAirports open data, checked 29 October 2026.

Entry Requirements

Visa Overview Schengen Visa Required For Some Nationalities.
Passport Validity 6 Months
Digital Forms Passenger locator form
Cash Declaration Limit $10000 Usd
Alcohol/Tobacco Limits 1l Alcohol, 200 Cigarettes

Safety & Security

Safety Rating Medium
Travel Advisory No advice against travel
Pickpocketing Risk High
Night Safety Safe
Common Scams
  • Pickpocketing in tourist areas
  • Fake tour guides

Health & Medical

Emergency Numbers Police 091 · Ambulance 061
Response Speed Fast
English-Speaking Doctors Common
Pharmacy 24h Common
Upfront Payment Required

Getting Around

Public Transport Excellent
Ride-sharing Apps Uber, Cabify
Navigation Apps Google Maps, Waze
Night Transport Safety Safe

Money & Payments

Cash vs Card Card Widely Accepted
Mobile Payments Apple Pay,google Pay
ATM Availability High
Tipping 10-15% In Restaurants Is Standard.
Estimated Daily Budget (USD)
Backpacker: $50 Tourist: $120 Family: $300

Culture & Etiquette

Dress Code Dress Modestly In Religious Sites.
Public Affection Accepted
Alcohol/Drug Policy Relaxed
Topics to Avoid
PoliticsReligion

Essential Phrases

Basics & Politeness
Hello
Hola
OH-lah
Goodbye
Adiós
ah-DYOS
Please
Por favor
por fah-VOR
Thank you
Gracias
GRAH-syahs
Sorry
Lo siento
loh SYEN-toh
Communication & Understanding
Do you speak English?
¿Habla inglés?
AH-blah een-GLES?
I don’t understand
No entiendo
noh en-TYEN-doh
Can you speak slowly, please?
¿Puede hablar despacio, por favor?
PWEH-deh ah-BLAR des-PAH-syoh, por fah-VOR?
Can you help me, please?
¿Puede ayudarme, por favor?
PWEH-deh ah-yoo-DAR-meh, por fah-VOR?
What does this mean?
¿Qué significa esto?
KEH sig-nee-FEE-kah ES-toh?

Phrase

You Say
Common Responses

Top Attractions

Landmark

Sagrada Familia

Iconic basilica designed by Antoni Gaudí.

~2 h ~US$20
Landmark

City of Arts and Sciences

A futuristic architectural complex with museums and an aquarium.

~4 h ~US$30
City guide Valencia
Landmark

Seville Cathedral

A UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the largest cathedrals in the world.

~2 h ~US$12
City guide Seville
Museum

Picasso Museum

A museum dedicated to the works of Pablo Picasso, who was born in Malaga.

~2 h ~US$12
City guide Malaga
Sight

Prado Museum

Home to one of the finest collections of European art, the Prado Museum features works by masters such as Velázquez and Goya. It's a must-visit for art enthusiasts and offers a glimpse into Spain's cultural history.

City guide madrid

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The information in this guide is intended for general travel planning purposes only and may change without notice. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, Graba SIM does not guarantee the completeness, reliability, or timeliness of the content. Travellers should verify entry requirements, local laws, health advice and services with official sources before and during their trip. Graba SIM is not responsible for any loss, injury, or inconvenience arising from reliance on the information provided. Always check with relevant government and health authorities for the most up-to-date travel requirements.

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