πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ Spain travel essentials

Everything you need to plan a trip to Spain β€” climate, currency, packing essentials, public holidays, voltage and plug types, and what locals actually wear.

Currency
€ EUR
Euro Β· vs USD
Electricity
230V Β· 50Hz
Plug: Type F, Type C
Best months
Oct, May, Apr
Avg high 23Β°C Β· 6 rain days
Capital time zone
Europe/Madrid
Cities covered
7
6 with full climate data

Top cities in Spain

Local style + dress code

Barcelonans dress smart-casual. GΓ²tic and El Born are cobblestoned β€” proper walking shoes essential.

Dress code: smart casual

Public holidays in Spain

Plan around national holidays β€” many businesses close, transport gets busier, and prices for flights/hotels can spike.

πŸ“… See the full 2026 calendar for Spain β†’

Money & currency

The Euro (EUR, symbol €) is the official currency. Live exchange rates are updated daily.

What to pack

Each city has month-by-month packing lists computed from local climate data β€” temperatures, rainfall, peak hazard seasons, and Spain's dress code.

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