Important Information About Spain
Capital
Madrid Time zone Mainland Spain is on Central European Time (UTC +1) for part of the year and Central European Summer Time (UTC +2) for the rest of the year. Click here for the current time in mainland Spain. Connect Need to text, make calls, or access the internet while traveling? This post explains how to buy a prepaid SIM card in Spain. |
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Electricity
230V, 50Hz, Type C / Type F Get the Ceptics World Power Plug Adapter Travel Set for your trip to Europe! Country code +34 Emergencies Ambulance 112 or 061 Fire 112 or 080 Police 112 or 091 |
Holidays
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Spain. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Spain or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of Spain is Spanish. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Spain's basic monetary unit is the Euro (EUR). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
The Essential Guide to Tipping in Spain (AFAR)
Some businesses and government offices may be closed on public holidays in Spain. Public services and transportation schedules may also be affected.
Entry
The IATA Travel Centre portal can tell you if you need a visa to enter Spain or if your passport is sufficient. If you do need a visa, the portal will direct you to the official application site.
Language
The official language of Spain is Spanish. Want to learn the language before you go? Find a teacher on italki.
Money
Spain's basic monetary unit is the Euro (EUR). Click here for current exchange rates from XE.com.
The Essential Guide to Tipping in Spain (AFAR)