Practical Info

Language: The official language in Spain is Spanish, although there are lots of dialects and regional languages. In the Basque Country people speak Basque and in Galicia they speak Galician. Catalan is a language spoken in Catalonia and the Balearic Islands.

Plug sockets: Spain uses types C and F.

Currency: The currency in Spain is the Euro.

Credit cards & ATMs: Credit cards are widely accepted all over Spain. You also won’t have much trouble finding ATMs unless you’re in remote places. It’s always best to have some cash on you though just for the basics.

Safety: Spain is generally safe but watch out for pickpockets! Unfortunately they are rampant, especially in Barcelona. My friend had her wallet stolen from her backpack there, and someone swiped my phone from my purse. Luckily I was able to grab it back! Always make sure your bag is zipped shut and if possible, carry a sling bag so your belongings are close to your chest.

Getting Around: Cities such as Barcelona and Madrid have extensive public transportation systems so you’ll have no problem getting around. Madrid has the Metro, while Barcelona has the Metro and tram.

If you want to travel between cities, the best and cheapest way to do it is by bus. Flixbus is one of the most popular companies and most of the coaches have free WiFi and plug sockets.

Spain’s national rail company is called RENFE and you can purchase tickets online using sites such as Omio, Rail Europe or on the RENFE website. Spain has both high-speed and regular trains and it’s generally faster than the bus for getting between cities.