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Where to go
Start in Granada.
Our Spain guide begins in Granada, at the Alhambra, with daytime visits to the Nasrid Palaces and the Generalife and visits at night.
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Things to do in Spain.
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Know before you go.
Practical information for travelling in Spain: money, language, time and staying safe.
Checked 7 November 2026. Prices, apps and advice change; check the sources before you travel.
Quick facts
- Currency
- Euro (€).
- Languages
- Spanish (Castilian) everywhere; other languages are also official in their own regions.
- Time
- Central European Time on the mainland: UTC+1 in winter, UTC+2 in summer. The Canary Islands are an hour behind.
- Plugs
- Type C and F (European two-pin), 230 V.
- Emergencies
- 112 for police, ambulance and fire.
About Spain
- Spain’s population reached a record 49.8 million in July 2026.
- Its constitution protects the country’s range of languages as cultural heritage.
Staying safe
The UK government does not advise against travel to Spain; it notes a risk of terrorism and of protests at short notice. After a high-speed train collision on 28 October 2026, trains between Madrid and Andalucía were still suspended on 6 November, so check with your rail operator. Australia’s Smartraveller advises normal safety precautions.
- Thieves often work in teams and use distraction, such as asking for directions or spilling something on you.
- Don’t leave bags on chairs or the floor at cafés.
- Real police may ask for ID but never for your wallet.
- Use official taxis only, and carry photo ID.
Emergency numbers
Sources for this guide
- UK Foreign Office: Spain travel advice (updated 28 October 2026)
- UK Foreign Office: Spain safety and security
- Smartraveller (Australian Government): Spain (updated 6 November 2026)
- INE: Spain’s population, July 2026
- Spanish Constitution, article 3
- Andalucía tourism: useful telephone numbers
- WorldStandards: plugs and voltage in Spain
Photography credits
- Alhambra at dusk Granada Spain by Jebulon, CC0.
- Alhambra Granada Mirador san Nicolas by Jebulon, Public domain.
- Granada - Alhambra - Palacios nazaríes - Patio de los Leones - 1 by Benjamin Smith, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Images have been resized and cropped for this guide.
