{"id":14492,"date":"2023-02-03T03:39:32","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T09:09:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/?p=14492"},"modified":"2023-06-10T16:51:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-10T22:21:27","slug":"travel-to-spain-2023-travel-guide-advice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.journohq.com\/blog\/travel-to-spain-2023-travel-guide-advice\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel to Spain: 2023 Travel Guide & Advice"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Travel to Spain to see 47 UNESCO World Heritage sites, drink sangria, and Spanish wine, visit destinations for cheese lovers, and view artwork from some of the most talented artists to walk this earth.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s dive in! Here is our guide for travel to Spain.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

General Information<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Population<\/strong>: 47 million<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Capital<\/strong>: Madrid<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Location<\/strong>: In southwestern Europe, Spain shares borders with Portugal, Gibraltar, and France.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Flag<\/strong>: The flag has three horizontal stripes: red, yellow, and red, the yellow stripe being twice the size of each red stripe. The coat of arms sits off centre to the left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time Zone:<\/strong> UTC +0 to +1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Currency:<\/strong> Euro<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Language<\/strong>: The official language is Spanish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Climate<\/strong>: The different areas of Spain experience different climates, including a Mediterranean climate, a semi-arid climate, and an oceanic climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Religion<\/strong>: Roman Catholicism is the dominant religion in Spain, but the religion no longer has official status by law. There are other religions practiced, and many who do not associate with a religion as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visa Requirement<\/strong>: To find out if a visa is required for your country \u2014 and easily get yours if needed \u2014 check out iVisa.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Time To Visit:<\/strong> Travel to Spain in the late spring or early fall – you\u2019ll see better temperatures and fewer crowds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Health & Safety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

According to the CDC, travel to Spain is safe and there are no notices currently in effect for Spain. The CDC recommends staying up to date with routine vaccines before you travel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find information regarding COVID-19 and Spain here: https:\/\/es.usembassy.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow the CDC guidelines for current travel advisories, as well as the U.S. Embassy guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Typical Costs in Spain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You can expect to spend about \u20ac53 for one person for accommodation in Spain, and about \u20ac106 for two people. Taxi rides are more expensive than public transportation in Spain. A typical meal when dining out will cost \u20ac13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Food To Eat in Spain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Paella <\/strong>is a Spanish dish you\u2019d be sad to miss when you travel to Spain. The dish is incredibly popular and a traditional dish in the country. It includes rice and seafood. Yum!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another traditional dish served in Spain is gazpacho<\/strong>. It is made with ripe tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, bread, peppers, and cucumber – all blended together until it is smooth. Not the same as tomato soup!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spain is known for being home to some amazing cheeses<\/strong> and cheese destinations. It made our list here<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chunks of fried potatoes and a variety of sauces\u2026patatas bravas<\/strong> of course!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chorizo<\/strong>. Ah, the lovely meat. It\u2019s fermented, cured, smoked meat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Jamon Iberico<\/strong> or Iberian ham<\/strong> is very popular in Spain – it\u2019s dry cured ham. Spain is the world\u2019s number one producer of the meat too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Churros<\/strong> are a worldwide favorite, but a must when you travel to Spain! These are fried, sugary sticks. When paired with Spanish hot chocolate, they are Churros Con Chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crema Catalana<\/strong> might look eerily similar to creme brulee. That\u2019s because it is! France and Spain have been in a debate for centuries about who made the dessert first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Drinks To Try in Spain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Cava <\/strong>is the Spanish version of Champagne – a must try when you travel to Spain. It is made the same way as Champagne, just with different grapes. There are several varieties including blanco (white) and rosado (pink), and most are grown in the Pened\u00e8s region in Catalonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ready for tapas? Well, what goes best with tapas? Sangria<\/strong>, of course! The traditional recipe is made with red wine, brandy or vermouth, sliced apples and oranges, and sparkling soda. Psst! We have a recipe for the classic cocktail here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Granizado is made with crushed ice and fresh fruit juice or syrup – there are tons of flavors to choose from and you can find it almost anywhere in Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try the wine! Also, consider this Montserrat and Spanish winery<\/a> tour from Viator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top Cities To Visit in Spain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Barcelona<\/strong>, is the hip, cultural hub of Spain. It\u2019s an easy city to walk around and has lots of fun things to do and restaurants to try. Stroll La Rambla and marvel at the wonder of La Sagrada Familia. Travel to Spain would be incomplete without seeing Antoni Gaud\u00ed\u2019s masterpiece, as well as some other cool things he did too, like Casa Batll\u00f3 and Casa Mil\u00e0. And don\u2019t forget Park G\u00fcell! Stop for a coffee at Els Quatro Gats<\/a>, known for being a hub of creativity bringing together artists and musicians. Spend some time in the Gothic Quarter and the Picasso museum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Madrid<\/strong> is the capital of Spain and another eclectic city to visit. Did we mention it\u2019s the home of flamenco? Pretty cool! Visit Museo del Prado, considered one of the world\u2019s best art galleries<\/a>. Then, head to Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sof\u00eda, home to art from both Salvador Dali and Pablo Picasso. Head to Plaza Mayor, visit the \u201cstreet that never sleeps\u201d, the Gran V\u00eda, and watch the changing of the guard at the Royal Palace of Madrid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valencia<\/strong> is just a few hours away from Barcelona. In Valencia, you must visit the Old Town, enjoy tapas, look out for street art and spend time at any of the city\u2019s rooftop bars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Seville<\/strong> has some of the hottest summers in Europe, but summer might be the best time to go! It is a very walkable city. Visit the Alcazar Royal Palace, Seville Cathedral and La Giralda, Plaza de Espana, Metropol Parasol, and check out some flamenco dancing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other cities to visit when you travel to Spain: Grenada, Cordoba, Ibiza, San Sebastian and Pamplona (for the Running of the Bulls!). Also, the La Tomatina festival<\/a> is pretty cool too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Must-See Sights in Spain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There are so many magical places to visit when you travel to Spain, it would be nearly impossible to list them all. Here\u2019s a start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n