Country guide
Spain
One of the most beautiful countries in the world — an incredible quality of life, food and culture, and the place we’ve spent every single summer. Below is our honest, on-the-ground take on Spain, with all our articles underneath.
Currency
Euro (€) · ≈ $1.14 / €
Languages
Spanish + Catalan, Galician, Basque
Power
Type C & F · 230V
Tourism
2nd most-visited country on earth
Entry
Schengen · 90 days visa-free for US/UK/CA/AU
Best time
May–Jun & Sep · warm, fewer crowds
When to go
Spain is really three trips in one. The Mediterranean coast, hot inland Andalusia and the cooler green North each peak at different times. Pick your month by region — 🏖️ marks good beach months.
🌊 Sea temperature
Mediterranean stays swimmable far longer than the Atlantic North.
👥 Crowds by month
Hotel occupancy — August is peak, spring & autumn far calmer.
🧮 Want to plan your spend? Use our free Travel Budget Calculator.
Open the calculator →What does it cost to fly to Spain?
€30–150 round-trip
Dirt cheap with Ryanair & easyJet · book a few weeks ahead
Compare flights →Spain · on the blog
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