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🇪🇸 Spain

Gaudí's Barcelona, Madrid's art, Seville's flamenco and endless Mediterranean beaches — Spain is sunshine, tapas and late-night energy.

Schengen visa 📅 Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct 💵 $110/day avg
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Capital
Madrid
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Currency
Euro (€ EUR)
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Language
Spanish
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Best time
May–Jun, Sep–Oct
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Visa
Schengen visa
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Avg daily budget
$50 – $320
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Safety
Generally safe
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Main airport
Madrid (MAD) / Barcelona (BCN)
Overview

Why travellers love Spain

Spain rewards every kind of traveller: architecture lovers in Barcelona, art fans in Madrid, history buffs in Andalucía and beach-goers along the Costas and the islands.

Long lunches, late dinners, world-class food and a warm climate make it one of Europe's most enjoyable trips.

Where to go

Top places in Spain

The destinations worth building your trip around.

Barcelona

Barcelona

🗓 3 days

Gaudí, beaches, tapas and nightlife.

CityBeachCulture
Madrid

Madrid

🗓 2–3 days

World-class art, plazas and energy.

CultureFood
Seville

Seville

🗓 2 days

Flamenco, Moorish palaces and orange trees.

CultureRomance
Costa del Sol / Islands

Costa del Sol / Islands

🗓 3 days

Mediterranean and Balearic beaches.

BeachFamily
Plan day by day

Spain itineraries

Ready-made routes — tap a duration to see the plan.

Route
Barcelona → Madrid → Seville
Trip length
5 days
Est. budget
$250 – $1,600
1–2

Barcelona

Gaudí, beaches, tapas and nightlife.

🗓 2 days✨ City · Beach · Culture
3–4

Madrid

World-class art, plazas and energy.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · Food
5

Seville

Flamenco, Moorish palaces and orange trees.

🗓 1 day✨ Culture · Romance
Route
Barcelona → Madrid → Seville → Costa del Sol / Islands
Trip length
7 days
Est. budget
$350 – $2,240
1–2

Barcelona

Gaudí, beaches, tapas and nightlife.

🗓 2 days✨ City · Beach · Culture
3–4

Madrid

World-class art, plazas and energy.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · Food
5–6

Seville

Flamenco, Moorish palaces and orange trees.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · Romance
7

Costa del Sol / Islands

Mediterranean and Balearic beaches.

🗓 1 day✨ Beach · Family
Route
Barcelona → Madrid → Seville → Costa del Sol / Islands
Trip length
10 days
Est. budget
$500 – $3,200
1–3

Barcelona

Gaudí, beaches, tapas and nightlife.

🗓 3 days✨ City · Beach · Culture
4–6

Madrid

World-class art, plazas and energy.

🗓 3 days✨ Culture · Food
7–8

Seville

Flamenco, Moorish palaces and orange trees.

🗓 2 days✨ Culture · Romance
9–10

Costa del Sol / Islands

Mediterranean and Balearic beaches.

🗓 2 days✨ Beach · Family
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Visa & entry

Spain visa requirements

Visa required?
Schengen rules apply
Allowed stay
90 days / 180 (Schengen)
Visa on arrival
No
eVisa
ETIAS (from 2025)
Passport validity
3 months beyond stay
Visa type
Schengen visa
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Visa rules change frequently. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS; others a Schengen visa. Always verify with the official Spain immigration / e-visa website before travelling.

Full Spain visa guide →Use the visa checker →
Money

Spain budget guide

Budget

$50/day
  • Hostels & guesthouses
  • Local food & markets
  • Public transport
  • Free sights & nature

Luxury

$320+/day
  • 4–5★ hotels & resorts
  • Fine dining
  • Private transfers
  • Premium experiences
Full Spain budget guide →
Things to do

Top attractions in Spain

Sagrada Família

Gaudí's still-unfinished masterpiece.

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Prado Museum, Madrid

One of Europe's great art collections.

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Alhambra, Granada

Spectacular Moorish palace and gardens.

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Seville & flamenco

Andalusian soul, cathedral and Alcázar.

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Mediterranean beaches

From the Costa Brava to Ibiza and Mallorca.

Blog

Spain travel articles

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