Spain Facts

A complete FAQ about facts on Spain

The Spain facts page gives you a first glance of the country. You'll read some practical information that will help you to get an idea of what you'll find over here.

Other sections will also give you some useful tips on the things you'll need to pack, how to manage your travel funds while being abroad and what to expect in terms of weather among others.

Here is the complete list.

• Would you like to know the most interesting facts on Spain? How many people live here? What's the highest peak? You'll find loads of practical info and some curiosities as well...
• You might know that the Spanish currency is the Euro. But... how hard is it to find an ATM? How do you open a bank account in Spain? A currency converter will let you know the exchange rate between the Euro and your currency.
• One of the most important things when preparing a trip is to know about the climate of the destination. Here you'll learn about the Spanish weather and you can even take a look at the forecast for Seville.
• Ok, Spain is in the Northern hemisphere. You knew that but what about the current time in Spain as you are reading...?
• Life in Spain is fun! We have a very particular way of looking at things and our schedules are a little bit crazy.
• Wondering how to get there and away? Make sure you know about the possibilities you have to travel in Spain as you'll find many options to move around, from buses to flights.
• Communications are easy in Spain. In this section you'll find out the best way to get in touch with your relatives and friends, practical phone numbers and how to have access to the internet.
• Although we are among the top 3 of the most visited countries in the world and we welcome millions of tourists every year, you should check the Spain visa policy. Oh, and your embassy's address (the website is in Spanish but it's very easy to understand). Just in case...
• A full collection of maps. Spain is a small country in terms of size but full of variety and contrasts.