SpainSpain Travel Guide
Spain is the heart of the Iberian Peninsula — and each of its 17 autonomous regions has its own identity. The rainy green coast of the Basque Country and Galicia in the north; the lively city life of Madrid in the centre; the Moorish heritage and flamenco of Andalusia; the modernism of Catalonia in the east; the Costa del Sol and the islands (the Balearics, the Canaries) in the south. Every region has its own food and accent.
Currency
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Visa
A Schengen visa is required for many non-EU nationalities (ETIAS planned). Check your passport's specific requirements.
Language
Spanish, Catalan (Barcelona), Basque (Bilbao)
Best Season
April–June and September–October
Where to go in Spain?
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What's the daily budget in Spain?
€40–65/day (hostel/pensión, menú del día, a tapas tour)
€70–130/day (3★ hotel, tapas plus dinner, 1–2 museums or a tour)
€160–320/day (4–5★ hotel or parador, fine dining, private tours)
Estimated daily spend (food, local transport, museums — excluding accommodation). Flights and hotels are calculated separately.
Do you need a visa?
Spain: A Schengen visa is required for many non-EU nationalities (ETIAS planned). Check your passport's specific requirements..
Visa and transit rules can change; confirm the official consulate information before you travel.
When to go?
April–June and September–October (mild weather, fewer crowds).
Tapas culture is central — dinner rarely starts before 9pm. Regional icons: paella (Valencia), jamón ibérico (Andalusia/Salamanca), pintxos (the Basque Country), gazpacho/salmorejo (Andalusia), tortilla española (everywhere), churros con chocolate (breakfast or a late-night snack). Because of the siesta, some local restaurants close between 2 and 5pm, though tourist spots stay open.
Spain with a Turkish passport: visa & transit status
Visa status
A Schengen visa is required for many non-EU nationalities (ETIAS planned). Check your passport's specific requirements.. Official source for the current visa regime applied to Turkish citizens: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Transit / connection
An airport transit visa (ATV) may be needed via Schengen.
Some Schengen countries (Germany, the Netherlands, France, Spain…) require Turkish citizens to hold an airport transit visa (type A / ATV) when connecting to a destination OUTSIDE Schengen.
Exemption: A valid Schengen visa (in some countries a valid US/Canada visa or residence permit) exempts you from the ATV. If your destination is itself in Schengen you will already hold a Schengen visa, so this connection is not a problem.
Official source: www.schengenvisainfo.com
Last updated: July 2026. Visa and transit rules can change — before you apply or buy a ticket, confirm on mfa.gov.tr and with the relevant consulate.
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How to get to Spain
International flights typically connect via IST; the nearest airport for each city is noted in its city guide.
The AVE high-speed rail network (Renfe) is extensive — Madrid–Barcelona 2.5h, Madrid–Seville 2.5h, Madrid–Málaga 2.5h. Within cities, there is a metro in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville and Valencia. ALSA buses cover the smaller towns. On the islands, rent a car or take a ferry (Baleária, Trasmediterránea).
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Book Alhambra and Sagrada Família tickets 1–2 months ahead — last-minute is nearly impossible.
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Siesta: shops and small restaurants may close between 2 and 5pm; supermarkets stay open.
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Most shops are closed on Sundays, and museums may be free or discounted.
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The tapas tradition varies by region — free tapas with a drink in Granada, paid but generous in Seville.
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Cover your shoulders in churches and take photos without flash.
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Dinner is typically 9–11pm, and breakfast starts after 10am.
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