Spain

Vibrant culture, incredible food, flamenco, and diverse landscapes from Mediterranean beaches to Pyrenees mountains. Late-night dining culture.

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💸Estimated cost for Spain

Real-time surcharge applied (flight +15% / lodging +5%)

Elevated jet fuel + weak JPY: real prices running ~+15% vs baseline

Updated: 2026-05-16

3N4D Budget

$1,450.55〜

Hostel + self-catering

3N4D Mid

$1,619.39〜

Mid hotel + dining out

3N4D Comfort

$1,985.21〜

Upscale hotel + tours

* Rough estimate: round-trip from Tokyo ¥195,500 + local costs. Actual prices vary widely by season

Local time · Madrid

16:43

Mon · 2026-07-06

vs your local +2h

Your time: 14:43 (Mon)

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Quick Facts

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Capital

Madrid

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Languages

Spanish

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Currency

EUR

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Region

Southern Europe

Entry & Visa

* Information for Japanese passport holders. Other nationalities may differ.

Visa-free for Japanese passport holders (up to 90 days in Schengen area).

Visa

Not required

Max stay

90 days

Passport

3 months

💬 Language

Spanish (Castilian) is official. Catalan, Basque, and Galician in respective regions. English growing in tourist areas but less common than in Northern Europe.

🚆 Transport

AVE high-speed rail (Madrid-Barcelona 2.5 hours). Excellent metro in Madrid and Barcelona. Buses for smaller towns. Domestic flights. Ferries to Balearic Islands.

💳 Payment

Cards widely accepted. Contactless standard. Cash at small tapas bars and markets. ATMs at banks. Euro zone.

📋 Travel Basics

Mediterranean and continental climate. Dinner starts at 9-10pm. Siesta tradition (2-5pm, some shops close). Tap water safe. Watch for pickpockets in Barcelona.