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    Spain Travel FAQs: Your Top Questions Answered

    ByVille Laukkanen

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    In other words, what you’ve always wanted to learn about Spain but perhaps haven’t yet realised to ask.

    When?

    Anytime! But some months are better than the others. Check this detailed guide about when to travel and where in Spain.

    Spain does not have an actual independence day, but Spain was liberated from the Moors in 1492.

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    Depends very much on the region. Read more here.

    From Christmas Eve to Epiphany.

    Spain travel FAQs

    Where?

    On the Iberian Peninsula south of France. Its western neighbour is Portugal.

    Only the Canary Islands are quite warm in winter.

    In tobacconists. There are also tobacco vending machines in some bars and restaurants.

    In addition to Spain, Spanish is the official language in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela and Equatorial Guinea.
    Spanish is also widely spoken in Andorra, Belize, Gibraltar and the United States.

    Why?

    Because La Real Academia Española, which promotes the purity of language, decided so in 1754.
    (Tip: On a mobile phone, you can get the signs backwards by pressing and holding the sign)

    To prevent burglary or invasion (ocupas).

    The violence between the left-wing republicans and the Franco-led nationalist rebels increased, and foreign aid came to both sides.

    The country has benefited from EU money flows and there is little political opposition to the EU. It is said that the EU is helping to integrate the different regions of Spain together.

    Spain was still ruled by a dictator (Franco) and Greece and Portugal by a military junta in the 1970s.

    What?

    Plenty of fish and shellfish on the coast, more meat inland. The food is often greasier than Northern Europe, although salads are fairly easy to find in restaurants.

    With or without food, often a glass of wine or beer, but water or lemonade is also common. I have never seen anyone in Spain drink milk as such. Sangria is a fairly rare drink among the locals.

    I recommend ham or a variety of sausages such as chorizo or fuet, and canned food (octopus, calamari, anchovies, etc.), all of which can be carried in hand luggage.

    There are few restrictions within the EU, but you are still not allowed to take sharp objects, liquids in containers of more than 100ml, etc. on board an aircraft.

    There are no longer any corona certificates required. Also, Spain does not require a passport or any other form of identification if you are traveling from EU, but the airline or hotel does, so always take one or the other with you.

    Tourists from UK can travel to Spain up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Note that trips to other Schengen countries also count towards the 90-day quota.

    NOT SURE WHEN TO GO? THESE WILL HELP

    Plan your trip to Spain

    • Trip.com: A great source for finding flights and airport connections. I have noticed that it finds flight connections that some other search engines miss.
    • Booking.com: My favourite site for booking hotels and apartments (and occasionally flights). They have the best filters and I like the user friendly interface.
    • Hotels.com: The most popular hotel booking platform in many countries, US included.
    • Get Your Guide: A massive selection of tours and excursions. They have tons of options available in Spain, including walking tours, cooking classes, museum options, boat tours and more!
    • DiscoverCars: Want to explore charming villages and get out of the busy cities? DiscoverCars pools together the best offers from car rental operators for your convenience.
    • Omio: Want to find the best option to move between cities in Spain? I use Omio for that. Plus you get to book the ticket from the same amazing platform.
    • Klook: Need a local SIM card for your trip to Spain? A stress free holiday nowadays (unfortunately) might start from a good connection, so get an affordable eSIM here.
    • VisitorCoverage: Not interested in checking out Spanish public health care system on your holiday? (like I've managed to do..) A cheap travel insurance gets that stress out of the way.

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