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Things to Consider Before You Visit
- Best time to visit: April to June and September to November
- Currency: Euro (EUR); credit cards widely accepted
- Official language is Spanish; English is spoken in major cities and tourist areas
- Public transport is efficient; metros, buses, and trains are reliable
- Siesta culture means some shops close mid-afternoon
- Pickpocketing can occur in crowded areas—stay alert
- Dress appropriately when visiting churches and cathedrals
- Shops may close on Sundays, especially outside tourist zones
Top Attractions
- Sagrada Familia in Barcelona; iconic basilica by Gaudí
- Alhambra in Granada; stunning Moorish palace and fortress
- Park Güell; vibrant mosaic park in Barcelona
- Plaza Mayor and Royal Palace in Madrid
- Seville Cathedral and the Giralda Tower
- Beaches of Costa del Sol and Balearic Islands
