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Flights to Spain from Copenhagen

From Copenhagen, Vueling flies direct to 21 destinations in Spain. Barcelona is around 2 hours and 45 minutes away, and from there the Mediterranean, Andalusia, the islands and the Atlantic north all open up.

Spain works like several countries in one, so the choice that shapes your trip is which part you pick, more than when you go. With these distances, a long weekend is enough for one city, and a week lets you string together two or three.

What documents you need to travel to Spain

Spain and Denmark are both in the European Union and the Schengen Area, so Danish and other EU citizens only need a valid national ID card or passport, with no visa.

Check it has not expired before you book: an out-of-date document is one of the most common reasons for being refused boarding. The European Health Insurance Card covers public healthcare during your stay and is worth bringing. If you travel on a passport from a non-EU country, check your situation on the travel documents page before confirming.

What to know when you land in Spain

From the airport into town. The main gateways are well connected, so there is no need to book a transfer. In Barcelona, metro line 9 Sud and the Aerobús reach the centre in under half an hour. In Madrid, the metro and Cercanías commuter trains link the terminals with Atocha. In Malaga, the commuter train serves the city centre and the Costa del Sol, and in Palma the shuttle bus covers the 8 km to the old town.

Plug sockets. Spain uses round two-pin plugs, types C and F, at 230V.

Mealtimes. This is the biggest change from Denmark. Lunch in Spain runs from 14:00 to 16:00 and dinner starts at 21:00, with many kitchens closed before then. Dinner comes much later than in Denmark, so it pays to shift your routine from the first day.

Climate by region. The north, from Bilbao to Galicia, is damp and mild, not so different from Denmark in winter. The Mediterranean coast and the south get sunshine for most of the year, and the interior climbs above 38°C in July and August. The Canary Islands keep steady temperatures right through the Nordic winter.

The currency is the euro, and Danish kroner are not accepted in Spanish shops. Cards work almost everywhere.

What to do in Spain

City breaks: Barcelona and Madrid

Barcelona brings together the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and the Gothic Quarter, with a beach inside the city. Madrid packs the Prado, the Reina Sofía and the Thyssen into less than 1 km, with the Retiro next door and Toledo or Segovia half an hour away by train.

The south: Seville, Granada and Malaga

Seville has the Real Alcázar, the Giralda, flamenco and tiled courtyards, and is at its best in spring or autumn, because the summer heat is crushing. Granada has the Alhambra and the Generalife, and Malaga the Picasso Museum and the Costa del Sol.

The islands

Palma de Mallorca pairs a medieval old town with the Serra de Tramuntana, a World Heritage Site, and cycling routes that draw Nordic riders every spring. Ibiza is about coves and nightlife, while Tenerife and Gran Canaria come into their own in midwinter, with Mount Teide as the landmark.

The green north

This is the Spain closest to the Danish climate: Atlantic, damp and green, with a density of acclaimed restaurants that is hard to match. Bilbao has the Guggenheim and the pintxo bars of the Casco Viejo, and Santiago de Compostela marks the end of the Camino with a cathedral that is a World Heritage Site.

Luggage for your flight to Spain

What you can take depends on the fare you choose when booking. The simplest fare includes a personal item that fits under the seat in front, and from there you can add cabin or checked luggage.

If you are travelling with sports equipment, a bike, musical instruments or a pushchair, these items have their own conditions, so check them before you confirm. You will find the current rules in Vueling’s luggage policy.