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Practical information

Here you'll find useful information for preparing your trip to Spain. We give you practical tips on documentation, safety, healthcare, what clothes to pack, the usual timetables in Spain, currency, tourist cards, public holidays… so you're all set when you arrive.
  • CLIMATEclimate
    What weather to expect in Spain, what clothes to bring.
  • healthHEALTH AND SAFETY
    Healthcare, places smoking is not allowed, services for coeliacs, safety, embassies and consulates.
  • MONEYmoney
    Currency, forms of payment, exchange bureaus, VAT, tipping, estimated expenditure.
  • TIMETABLES AND PUBLIC HOLIDAYStimetables
    The time in Spain, usual timetable, commercial opening hours, public holidays.
  • communicationsCOMMUNICATIONS
    Postal services, calling to and from Spain, connecting to the Internet.
  • LANGUAGES AND RELIGIONlanguages
    What religion is practised in Spain and what languages are spoken.
  • drivingDRIVING IN SPAIN
    Requirements, safety regulations, state of the roads, fuel types and travelling with children.
  • othersOTHERS
    Tourist cards, making complaints, drinking water, nudism, metric system and electricity.
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