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Best time to go
April to June and September to October are warm and comfortable; the south stays mild well into autumn. Midsummer is very hot inland, while the coast and islands stay busy and beachy.
Top places
Things to do
Cities and architecture
- Gaudi's Sagrada Familia in Barcelona
- Plazas and galleries of Madrid
- The Alhambra palace in Granada
Andalusia and history
- Flamenco and orange trees in Seville
- The mosque-cathedral of Cordoba
- White hill villages of the south
Beaches and islands
- Mediterranean coves on the Costa Brava
- Nightlife and beaches in the Balearics
- Surf and seafood on the north coast
Food and wine
- Tapas crawls and late dinners
- Paella, jamon and pintxos in San Sebastian
- Rioja wine country
Costs
| What it costs | Typical |
|---|---|
| Hostel dorm, per night | $15 to $28 |
| Budget hotel or guesthouse, per night | $45 to $90 |
| Mid-range hotel, per night | $100 to $180 |
| Meals, per day | $20 to $45 |
With a partner, rooms, taxis and boats are the easy things to share. Our guide to splitting travel costs with a travel partner has a simple way to keep track. Estimates in US dollars, for planning only.
Getting around
Fast AVE trains link the big cities; buses are cheap for smaller towns. Ride-hailing and metros cover the cities well.
How many people visit
International arrivals to Spain over the most recent years with data, roughly number 2 of 33 in its region by reported arrivals.
Source: UN Tourism (UNWTO) and the World Bank, updated 15 Jan 2026. * Latest estimate.
Key facts
- Largest city
- Madrid
- Languages
- Spanish
- Population
- 49.4 million (2025)
- Area
- 505,992 km² (195,365 mi²)
- Calling code
- +34
- Region
- Southern Europe
Travelling solo in Spain
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Spain trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
- Watch bags in Barcelona's old town and on the metro.
- At night, use a licensed taxi or a ride-hailing app rather than an unmarked car.
- Carry a copy of your ID and leave the original in your accommodation safe.
Meeting someone new? Talk here first, meet somewhere public, and read our travel safety guide.
Visa check
A free checker with a link to the official source. Your passport is picked from where you are browsing; change it any time.
Travelling to Spain with a travel buddy
How do I find a travel buddy for Spain?
Make a free profile and add your Spain trip with rough dates. You will see travelers going on your dates and open trips to Spain you can ask to join, or you can post your own trip and let partners find you. Asking to join a trip is always free.
When is the best time to visit Spain?
April to June and September to October are warm and comfortable; the south stays mild well into autumn. Midsummer is very hot inland, while the coast and islands stay busy and beachy.
How much does a day in Spain cost?
Typical costs, in US dollars: hostel dorm, per night: $15 to $28; budget hotel or guesthouse, per night: $45 to $90; mid-range hotel, per night: $100 to $180; meals, per day: $20 to $45. These are estimates for planning only. With a travel partner, rooms and taxis are easy to share.
Is Spain good for solo travelers?
Arriving alone is fine: plenty of people start a Spain trip on their own, and a travel partner can be someone you share one day with or the whole route.
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