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Spain

A photograph of Spain
Photograph · Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0

Spain covers 506,030 square kilometres and counts close to 50 million people, and it reads less as one country than as a set of regions that do not resemble each other. Madrid sits high and dry in the middle of the peninsula with the national collections in it; Barcelona is Mediterranean and Catalan-speaking. Andalusia in the south carries the Moorish architecture of Granada, Córdoba and Seville along with the heat that comes with it, while the green north coast from Bilbao to Galicia is wet Atlantic country most visitors never reach. The Canary Islands lie off Africa, and Ceuta and Melilla are on the African mainland itself.

Cities

Every city catalogued in this country so far, ranked by how much there is to see.

Practical information
Language spoken
Spanish; co-official regional languages include Catalan, Galician and Basque
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+34
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
112
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type C and F · 230 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No verified nationwide visitor statement was recorded

Planning a visit

  1. January: seasonal closure recorded
  2. February: seasonal closure recorded
  3. March: seasonal closure recorded
  4. April: seasonal closure recorded
  5. May: seasonal closure recorded
  6. June: no seasonality data recorded
  7. July: no seasonality data recorded
  8. August: no seasonality data recorded — this month
  9. September: no seasonality data recorded
  10. October: seasonal closure recorded
  11. November: seasonal closure recorded
  12. December: seasonal closure recorded

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

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Category

Historic monuments 2372 Museums 214 Places of worship 1725 Nature sites 2067 Viewpoints 170 Food and drink 69 Markets and shopping 396 Entertainment 98 Nightlife 4706 Family attractions 11 Art and culture 1243 Activities 0

Typical visit duration

1 to 2 hours 98

Interests

History 0 Art 0 Museums 0 Nature 0 Sea and beach 0 Viewpoints 0
  3. Parque de Atracciones de Madrid
    03 2 hours

    Parque de Atracciones de Madrid

    Parque de Atracciones de Madrid is an amusement park located within the Casa de Campo, a large public park in Madrid, Spain. It is one of the city's major recreational destinations, offering rides and attractions for visitors.

    • High
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  5. Cine Callao
    05 2 hours

    Cine Callao

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  6. Cine Maldà
    06 2 hours

    Cine Maldà

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Barcelona
  7. Cine Capitol
    07 2 hours

    Cine Capitol

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  8. Cine Ideal
    08 2 hours

    Cine Ideal

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  9. Phenomena
    09 2 hours

    Phenomena

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Barcelona
  11. Cine Arenas
    11 2 hours

    Cine Arenas

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Barcelona
  12. Cinema Bosque
    12 2 hours

    Cinema Bosque

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Barcelona
  14. Cinemes Girona
    14 2 hours

    Cinemes Girona

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Barcelona
  16. Cine Morasol
    16 2 hours

    Cine Morasol

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  18. Cine Palafox
    18 2 hours

    Cine Palafox

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  19. Renoir Retiro
    19 2 hours

    Renoir Retiro

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  24. Babilon park
    24 2 hours

    Babilon park

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  26. Billar RD
    26 2 hours

    Billar RD

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  27. Centro Ruso
    27 2 hours

    Centro Ruso

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  33. Cine Estudio
    33 2 hours

    Cine Estudio

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  34. Cinema Capri
    34 2 hours

    Cinema Capri

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Barcelona
  35. Cinema Usera
    35 2 hours

    Cinema Usera

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  37. Cinesa
    37 2 hours

    Cinesa

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Barcelona
  39. Cinesa Cines
    39 2 hours

    Cinesa Cines

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  47. CINESA Porta
    47 2 hours

    CINESA Porta

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Barcelona
  51. Cines Golem
    51 2 hours

    Cines Golem

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  57. Cines Verdi
    57 2 hours

    Cines Verdi

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  60. Cineteca
    60 2 hours

    Cineteca

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  61. Circuito RC
    61 2 hours

    Circuito RC

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  62. Conde Duque
    62 2 hours

    Conde Duque

    Conde Duque is a cultural centre located in Madrid, Spain. The building occupies a prominent position within the urban fabric of the city and serves as a venue for various cultural activities.

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  64. Espai Texas
    64 2 hours

    Espai Texas

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Barcelona
  66. Falco Films
    66 2 hours

    Falco Films

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  71. Ilusiona
    71 2 hours

    Ilusiona

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Barcelona
  73. Kinépolis
    73 2 hours

    Kinépolis

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Barcelona
  76. Micropolix
    76 2 hours

    Micropolix

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  77. mk2 Cine Paz
    77 2 hours

    mk2 Cine Paz

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  80. OCINE Urban
    80 2 hours

    OCINE Urban

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  84. Pause & Play
    84 2 hours

    Pause & Play

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  89. Sala Berlanga
    89 2 hours

    Sala Berlanga

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  90. Sala Equis
    90 2 hours

    Sala Equis

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  91. Space Ilusiona
    91 2 hours

    Space Ilusiona

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Barcelona
  93. Yelmo Cines
    93 2 hours

    Yelmo Cines

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  96. Yelmo Islazul
    96 2 hours

    Yelmo Islazul

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Madrid
  98. Zumzeig
    98 2 hours

    Zumzeig

    • Notable
    • Entertainment venue
    • Barcelona

Source: OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata ·

Common questions

How long should a first trip to Spain be?

Ten to fourteen days allows three or four days in Madrid and four in Barcelona, plus selected rail day trips. Andalusia or either island group deserves a separate route instead of being compressed into the same mainland circuit.

What entry documents are needed for Spain?

Spain follows Schengen rules, but the traveller's nationality and route determine the required documents or visa. Confirm the current requirement through Spain's official consular information before departure.

What is the best way to travel around Spain?

High-speed rail makes Madrid-Barcelona and several mainland city pairs practical, while regional buses cover gaps. Island travel needs flights or ferries, and urban ticketing remains local to each city.

When is a practical time to visit Spain?

April to June and September to October are broad choices for Madrid and Barcelona. Andalusia, the Atlantic north, Balearics, and Canaries follow different heat and weather patterns, so a regional extension should control the final dates.

What money and payment basics apply in Spain?

Spain uses the euro (EUR). Cards are common in cities, but a small euro reserve is useful for individual businesses; always check the billed currency and amount before approving a terminal transaction.

What practical safety details should I save for Spain?

Spain's emergency contact is 112. Electrical outlets accept Type C and F plugs on a 230 V supply. Because this record contains no tap-water finding, use advice from the municipality serving each overnight stop.