Entry rules and short stays
Basic rules for short visits, Schengen stays, and trips up to 90 days.
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Short visits, entry rules, transport, places to stay, and practical trip planning — organized by what you need to sort out next.
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Entry
Getting around Spain
Flights and airports
Flights, airports, and search tools for arriving and moving around smoothly.
View guideTrains, buses, and car hire
Trains, buses, and car rental for getting around inside Spain.
View guideTrains in Spain: Renfe, Iryo and Ouigo
Who Renfe (AVE and Avlo), Iryo and Ouigo are, main routes, Madrid stations and how to book.
View guideDriving in Spain: licenses, tolls, and speed limits
Licenses, tolls, and speed limits for driving in Spain as a visitor.
View guideToll roads in Spain: AP vs A motorways
Free A roads vs AP toll roads, which tolls have ended, how to pay with card, cash or VIA-T, and rental car tips.
View guideWhere to stay
Booking platforms
Large booking platforms for comparing places to stay before you reserve.
View guideSpanish hotel chains
List of the biggest Spanish hotel groups, with rooms in Spain and official sites.
View guideIdeas and planning
Official tourism and ideas
Official tourism portals and ideas for choosing destinations and planning better.
View guideReviews and comparison
Reviews and comparison tools for neighborhoods, stays, and experiences.
View guidePractical prep
Travel insurance for Spain
Medical emergency, cancellation, and luggage cover, separate from EU health coverage.
View guideSIM cards, eSIM, and VPN
Physical SIM, eSIM, and VPN options for staying connected during your trip.
View guideSupermarkets in Spain: the main chains
Mercadona, Carrefour, Lidl, Dia, Aldi, Eroski, Alcampo and Consum, plus opening hours, bags, paying and online shopping.
View guideLast reviewed: July 2026