Flamenco rhythms, tapas bars, and Gaudí's imagination
Capital
Madrid
Currency
Euro (€)
Languages
Spanish (Castilian)
Time zone
CET (UTC+1:00)
Visa
Schengen visa required for most non-EU nationalities
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Why visit
Spain pairs Gaudí's Barcelona, flamenco-filled Andalusia, and Mediterranean beaches with a food and nightlife culture built around lingering.
heritage
Gaudí's Barcelona and the Moorish palaces of Andalusia.
landscape
Costa del Sol beaches and inland hill towns.
food
Small plates, late dinners, and regional wine.
Top destinations
Things to do
Climate
Jun–Aug · Hot, especially in the south (Andalusia)
Dec–Feb · Mild on the coast, cold inland
No monsoon; Mediterranean climate with dry summers
April to June or September to October for pleasant weather
Travel guide
High-speed AVE trains connect major cities quickly; metros cover Madrid and Barcelona well.
Tapas, paella, jamón ibérico, and regional wine.
Barcelona's boutiques, Madrid's El Rastro market, and local leather goods.
Spain's late-night culture runs from tapas bars to clubs that open past midnight.
eSIMs and prepaid SIMs widely available with strong EU-wide coverage.
Cards are widely accepted; ATMs are common in all cities.
Reliable in cities; can be slower in small inland towns.
Dinner is typically eaten late (9–10pm), and an afternoon siesta closes many shops.
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