Good to know
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Spain, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period…
Spain follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it might have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago,…
The European Union’s (EU) new Entry/Exit System (EES) is now being implemented across the Schengen area…
There are strict rules about what goods can be taken into and out of Spain (PDF). You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty…
Exercise a high degree of caution. Latest change: Entry and exit requirements section – updated information on the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).
Spanien: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise
Tap water is safe across the mainland. On some islands it is safe but tastes heavily of minerals.
High-speed AVE trains link Madrid with Barcelona, Seville, Valencia and Malaga in under three hours.
Tipping is not expected. Rounding up or leaving a euro or two for good service is normal.
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Top destinations
Gaudi landmarks, tapas bars and a city beach ten minutes from the old town.
World-class galleries, late nights and easy day trips to Toledo and Segovia.
Moorish palaces, orange-lined streets and flamenco after dark.
A real Mediterranean city with mountains and coves on its doorstep.
Frequently asked questions
You can travel without a visa to the Schengen area, which includes Spain, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. This applies if you travel: (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
Spain follows Schengen area rules. Your passport must: (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
For details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Spain guide. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
There are strict rules about what goods can be taken into and out of Spain (PDF). You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty. (UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, for British citizen passport holders)
Global Affairs Canada currently states: “Spain: Exercise a high degree of caution” (advisory level 2 of 4). Always check the original advisory before travelling.
Currency: EUR. Languages: Spanish. Capital: Madrid.
Travel information last reviewed 12 August 2026. Compiled from European Commission Newsroom, IATA Timatic, Open-Meteo and datakyte Travel Intelligence. Always confirm entry rules and safety guidance with official government sources before you travel.
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Photography: Jebulon (CC0); Canaan (CC BY-SA 4.0); essetefano (CC BY 3.0); Emilio J. Rodríguez Posada (CC BY-SA 2.0); Max Alexander / PromoMadrid (CC BY-SA 2.0).