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by Kristin Espinar

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Learn the most useful Spanish phrases in Spain for restaurants, tapas bars, transportation, hotels and shopping, plus everyday food and drink words you’ll actually encounter.

Useful Spanish Phrases in Spain: What Travelers Should Know

Spanish food and drink words illustrating useful Spanish phrases in Spain

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Wondering how to get around Spain without a car? Learn how Spain’s trains, metros, buses, trams, and other public transportation work, plus tips for planning your trip.

Public Transportation in Spain: A Simple Guide

Transportation

Wondering how much to tip in Spain? Learn when tipping is expected, how much to leave at restaurants, cafés, hotels, taxis, and tours, and when no tip is needed.

Tipping in Spain: How Much Should You Really Tip?

Tipping in Spain with euro cash left on a restaurant bill

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Wondering when shops close in Spain or what’s open on Sundays? Learn typical opening hours in Spain, afternoon closures, restaurant hours, and how schedules differ by destination.

What’s Open on Sundays in Spain? Shops, Restaurants & More

Opening hours in Spain for shops and businesses

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Wondering why people eat so late in Spain? Learn typical Spanish meal times for breakfast, lunch, merienda, and dinner, plus tips for adjusting during your trip.

Spanish Meal Times: When Do People Eat in Spain?

Spanish meal times with traditional Spanish dishes and tapas

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What happens if you get sick while traveling in Spain? Learn how pharmacies in Spain work, where to find medication, what a farmacia de guardia is, and when to see a doctor.

Pharmacies in Spain: A Complete Guide for Tourists

Green pharmacy cross outside a pharmacy in Spain

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Do you need travel insurance for Spain? Learn what American tourists should know about medical coverage, trip protection, costs, and choosing the right policy before you go.

Travel Insurance for Spain: What Tourists Need to Know

Travel insurance for Spain for American tourists

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Wondering if your phone will work in Spain? Here’s what tourists need to know about eSIMs, roaming, Wi-Fi, SIM cards, WhatsApp, chargers, and staying connected.

Using Your Phone in Spain: A Simple Guide for American Travelers

Tourist using a phone in Spain while traveling

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Not everything in Spain needs to be reserved months ahead. Here’s what you should book early, what can wait, and how to plan without overplanning your trip.

What to Book Before You Go to Spain: The Ultimate Planning Guide

What to book ahead for your trip to Spain

Hotels

Traveling to Spain in 2026? Here’s what U.S. travelers need to know about Spain entry requirements, passport rules, EES, ETIAS, and preparing for your arrival.