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Money
Where can I exchange money?
Can I use a debit or a credit card?
How do I use ATMs in Spain?
What can I bring home from Spain?
Is Spain expensive?
How do I save money on my trip to Spain?
Am I expected to tip in Spain?
Safety & Health
Family travel
What is the currency in Spain?
Since joining the Eurozone in 1999, the currency in Spain is the euro, the same as in most other European Union countries.
The euro is divided into 100 cents.
There are eight different coins: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20 and 50 cents, and 1 and 2 euros.
There are seven different bank notes, for the following amounts: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500 euros.
What are the Spanish people like?
... The majority of the Spanish people are friendly towards visitors and do not resent tourists. …
Do people in Spain speak English?
... Thanks to English becoming a mandatory school subject, many younger Spaniards speak some English (but …
How much does the food cost?
... If you’re going to be backpacking in Spain, you’ll probably want to cook a bunch …
Is there a coffee and tea culture in Spain?
... In a country like Spain, with a coffee and chocolate culture dating back centuries, drinking …
What type of adapter do I need for the outlets?
... Spain uses power outlets and plugs of types C & F. All power sockets in …
Can I use a debit or a credit card?
... You may need to pay for most small purchases of around 10 to 20 EUR …