Spain

Spain Travel Guide

Spain attracted 85 million tourists in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023, with visitors from the UK, Germany, and France, contributing €90 billion to the economy.

  • Capital: Madrid
  • Euro
  • Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa (up to 90 days in any 180) applied for before travel at the BLS Spain visa centre listed for India in the EU's common information sheet (checked 19 Oct 2026)
  • Best: Summer (April–June), Autumn (September–October)
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About Spain

Spain attracted 85 million tourists in 2024, a 10% increase from 2023, with visitors from the UK, Germany, and France, contributing €90 billion to the economy.

Quick facts

capital
Madrid
currency
Euro
language
Spanish
population
47 million
arrivals (int’l)
~85 million (2024)
overnight stays
~300 million (est. 2024)

Best time to visit

Spring
Summer
April–June
Mild weather, fewer crowds
Autumn
September–October
Warm temperatures, cultural festivals
Winter

Travel tips

General
General

Plan your Spain trip

Tell us roughly when and who is travelling. You will get a costed itinerary — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa — usually the same working day.

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Plan your Spain trip from Surat

The practical facts to settle before you book — checked 19 October 2026.

Journey time
11–16 hours
from Ahmedabad, 1 stop
Time difference
−3:30 h
3 h 30 min behind India
Currency
EUR
Euro
Language
Spanish (Catalan, Basque and Galician are co-official in their regions)
Power plug
Type C, F
230 V
Emergency
112 (general, incl. police), 061 (ambulance)
Roads
Drives on the right

Best time to go

Best months: March to June and September to October. Spain.info says any time is good, with spring (Mar-Jun) and autumn most comfortable, while Jul-Aug are the hottest (highs above 30 C) and winter is the coldest.

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Getting there from Gujarat

Ahmedabad Doha Spain

From Ahmedabad: usually one connection via Doha, about 11–16 hours in total. AMD-Doha nonstop (Qatar Airways) 3.25-3.75 h, plus 1.5-4 h layover, plus Doha-Madrid/Barcelona nonstop 6.7-8.2 h.

Typical journey times for planning. Airlines and schedules change — ask us for what is flying on your dates.

Visa for Indian passport holders

Visa from the embassy or its agent

Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa (up to 90 days in any 180) applied for before travel at the BLS Spain visa centre listed for India in the EU's common information sheet (checked 19 Oct 2026).

Visa desk: +91 97278 86777

Facts checked on 19 October 2026 against: Wikipedia, Spain.info (Spain Tourism), FlightsFrom.com, EEAS - Common Information Sheet for Schengen visa applicants in India, French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Rules and routes change; confirm with us before you book.

Top attractions in Spain

The places most of our travellers ask about — we build them into your itinerary.

Sagrada Família

Gaudí’s iconic unfinished basilica

Alhambra

UNESCO-listed Moorish palace

Ibiza

Vibrant nightlife and beaches

Cities in Spain

Tap a city for where to stay and what we can arrange there.

Barcelona, Spain

Barcelona

2 hotels
Bilbao, Spain

Bilbao
Granada, Spain

Granada

We build Spain trips to order

We have not published a fixed Spain itinerary, and most of what we book is custom anyway. Tell us when you want to travel and who is coming, and we will put together a costed plan — flights, hotels, sightseeing and visa included.

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Where to stay in Spain

Hotels we book regularly and would happily send our own families to.

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W Barcelona

Barcelona, Spain
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Practical information

Money & Currency

Currency
EUR
Cards
Widely accepted
EMV adapters
Type C, F
ATMs
Widely available

Safety & Emergencies

Safety
Very safe
Emergency
112

Spain: common questions

What travellers from Surat ask us before booking.

By season: Summer (April–June) — Mild weather, fewer crowds; Autumn (September–October) — Warm temperatures, cultural festivals. Tell us when you can travel and we will say honestly whether it is a good window for Spain or suggest a better one.

The currency is EUR. Cards: Widely accepted. Forex guidance is part of every booking.

Popular sights in Spain include Sagrada Família, Alhambra and Ibiza. Tell us which ones matter most and we will build the itinerary around them.

The main language is Spanish. Our team speaks Gujarati, Hindi and English, so you can plan the trip in whichever you prefer.

Spain is 3 h 30 min behind india right now (it can change by an hour with daylight saving). Check it again before you book calls or transfers.

The best months for Spain are March to June and September to October. Spain.info says any time is good, with spring (Mar-Jun) and autumn most comfortable, while Jul-Aug are the hottest (highs above 30 C) and winter is the coldest.

Spain uses plug type C, F at 230 V. Indian plugs (types C, D and M) may need an adapter; carry a universal one.

In Spain: 112 (general, incl. police), 061 (ambulance). Save it in your phone before you travel.

From Mumbai it is usually one connection via Doha, about 11–17 hours in total; from Ahmedabad it is usually one connection via Doha, about 11–16 hours in total. Schedules change, so ask us for what is flying on your dates.

Indian passport holders need a Schengen short-stay visa (up to 90 days in any 180) applied for before travel at the BLS Spain visa centre listed for India in the EU's common information sheet (checked 19 Oct 2026). Our visa desk handles the whole application — document checklist, appointment, submission and tracking until your passport is back. Call +91 97278 86777 or send an enquiry.

Ready to explore Spain?

Send us your dates and we will come back with a costed itinerary and honest advice about the season — free, and with no obligation. Mon–Sat, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm IST.

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