Your complete student travel guide β airports, visas, cities, climate & programs
ποΈ Capital
Madrid
π Region
Europe Β· Southern Europe
π₯ Population
49,315,949
π Area
505,992 kmΒ²
π Calling Code
+34
π Timezone(s)
UTC, UTC+01:00
Official Language(s)
Currency
β¬ euro (EUR)
Mediterranean climate in the south and east β hot, dry summers and mild winters. Northern Spain is cooler and wetter. The interior plateau has extreme seasonal temperatures.
Plug type(s) used in Spain:
Tipping is welcome but not obligatory. Round up or leave a small amount.
Cards are widely accepted. Cash is useful for smaller vendors and markets.
Spain is generally very safe. Be alert to pickpockets in tourist areas, on the metro, and at major attractions. Keep bags in front of you in crowded spaces.
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U.S. Department of State
β οΈ Travel Advisory π Visa InformationOpens on travel.state.gov
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π U.S. Embassy Directory β Register Your Trip (STEP)STEP alerts you during emergencies and helps the embassy locate you.
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