Health & safety: Spain
Tap water
Safe
Food safety
Safe
Can you drink the tap water in Spain?
Tap water excellent quality. Madrid + Barcelona especially good. Some islands (Balearics) prefer bottled due to taste.
Food safety in Spain
Excellent. Jamón ibérico + raw seafood safe at quality restaurants.
Vaccinations
Required for entry
None required for entry.
Recommended by CDC/WHO
- Routine current
Always check the CDC traveler's health page 4-6 weeks before departure for current recommendations.
Altitude warnings
Sierra Nevada (3,479m). Most cities at sea level.
Mosquito-borne diseases
Tiger mosquito on Mediterranean coast + Andalusia. Sporadic West Nile cases.
Heat risk
Andalusia + Madrid Jul-Aug 40-45°C+. Siesta isn't lazy — it's survival.
Emergency medical infrastructure
World-class. EU citizens free with EHIC. Private healthcare cheap.