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Spain is Western Europe's second-largest country, stretching from the Pyrenees to the Strait of Gibraltar and out into the Atlantic to the Canary Islands. The country's regions feel like different worlds - the Gaudi-studded streets of Barcelona, the flamenco bars of Seville, the Moorish palaces of Granada, the pintxos culture of the Basque Country, and the volcanic landscapes of Tenerife are all unmistakably Spanish yet entirely distinct. With over 300 days of sunshine a year across much of the country, a food and wine culture that ranks among the world's finest, and a nightlife that rarely starts before midnight, Spain consistently ranks as one of Europe's most visited and most loved destinations.
Capital
Madrid
Population
~47 million
Area
~505,990 km²
Time Zone
CET (UTC+1) / CEST (UTC+2) in summer. Canary Islands: WET (UTC+0)
Currency
Euro (EUR) | Cards widely accepted
Languages
Spanish (Castilian), Catalan, Basque, Galician
Main Airports
Madrid (MAD), Barcelona (BCN), Malaga (AGP), Palma (PMI), Tenerife South (TFS)
Visa
Schengen Area - 90-day visa-free for many nationalities
Best For
Beaches, tapas, architecture, flamenco, wine, nightlife, islands
Typical Cost Level
Mid-range. Budget: EUR 50-80/day; Mid: EUR 100-180/day
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Entry rules, stay length and passport validity by nationality.
EU/EEA citizens need only an ID card. US, UK, Canadian, Australian, and Japanese citizens can visit visa-free for up to 90 days within any 180-day period under the Schengen Agreement. From 2025, non-EU visitors from visa-exempt countries need ETIAS travel authorisation (~€7, valid 3 years). Check the Spanish Ministry of Foreign Affairs website for the latest requirements.
Spring (April-June) and autumn (September-October) offer the best weather across most of Spain. Summer (July-August) is ideal for beaches and northern Spain but extremely hot inland (40°C+ in Andalusia). Winter is mild on the coasts and excellent for the Canary Islands. Ski season in the Pyrenees and Sierra Nevada runs December-March.
Spain has an excellent high-speed rail network (AVE). Madrid to Barcelona takes 2h 30min, Madrid to Seville 2h 20min, Madrid to Valencia 1h 40min. Book via Renfe (renfe.com). Budget airlines (Vueling, Ryanair) connect major cities cheaply. ALSA buses serve smaller towns. Car rental is best for rural areas and coastal road trips.
Barcelona (Gaudi architecture, beaches), Madrid (Prado, Royal Palace), Seville (flamenco, Alcazar), Granada (Alhambra), Valencia (City of Arts and Sciences), Mallorca (beaches, mountains), the Canary Islands (year-round sun), San Sebastian (food capital), and the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route are among the top picks.
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