Where to go in Spain
Spain travel information
When to visit Spain
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- Time zone: GMT +1
- Flight time: 2 - 4 hours
- Recommended airlines: British Airways, Iberia, Eayjet, Jet2
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Tipping guideline: 10% to 15%
- Health considerations: No major health risks.
- Capital: Madrid
- Population: 47,473,373
- National languages: Spanish
- Electricity and plugs: Type C/F<br>230V
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: You don't need a visa for Spain if you have a British passport - for a maximum of 90 days
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