Spain
Spain runs on a rhythm that suits children better than most of Europe: late dinners, long afternoons and squares full of families well after dark.
15Destinations
33Family attractions
9Types of day out
Quick facts about Spain
CurrencyEuro (EUR)
LanguageSpanish, Galician, Basque
Time zoneCET (UTC+1)
PaymentCards almost everywhere
English spokenModerate (EF EPI #36)
1Top family destinations in Spain
2Explore by region
3Things to do in Spain
Tours & tickets in Spain
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Travel essentials for Spain
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4Practical essentials
Dish to tryTapas
CapitalMadrid
Plug typesEuroplug, Schuko
DrivingDrive on the right
Emergency number112
Calling code+34
Daylight9–15 hours of daylight
Population48,592,909
Daylight is the range from the shortest to the longest day. English level: EF English Proficiency Index.
5Recently updated guides
6Plan your trip to Spain
Getting thereFlights, trains & driving
Where to stayFamily-friendly hotels
Getting aroundDrive on the right
Travel budgetCards almost everywhere
Packing listPlugs: Europlug, Schuko
Travel with kidsTips for a smooth trip
Safety & healthEmergency: 112
Useful infoCalling code +34
7Spain with kids – highlights
Why families love Spain
It is one of the easiest countries in Europe for mixing sightseeing with proper downtime — a morning of Gaudí or a Moorish palace, an afternoon on the sand.
Read our top picks →Easy to travelCards almost everywhere · English: moderate
Food to tryTapas
So much to see33 family attractions in 15 destinations
Memories that lastExperiences your kids will never forget
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