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Travel to Spain from Munich

Barcelona is around 2 hours from Munich and Madrid around 2 hours and 30 minutes, and both are among the 21 Spanish destinations Vueling flies to direct. Beyond those 2, the options stretch across the Mediterranean, Andalusia, the islands and the Atlantic north.

With flights this short, a long weekend is enough for one city and a week lets you take in 2 or 3, from the cycling routes of Mallorca’s Serra de Tramuntana to the north, which stays damp and green all year round.

What documents you need to travel to Spain

Spain and Germany are both members of the European Union and the Schengen Area, so German and other EU citizens only need a valid national ID card or passport, with no visa.

Check it has not expired before you book: it is one of the most common reasons for being refused boarding. Each child travelling with you needs their own. Public healthcare during your stay is covered by the European Health Insurance Card. If you hold a passport from a non-EU country, check what applies to you on the travel documents page.

What to know when you land in Spain

From the airport into town. The main gateways have good transport links, so there is no need to book a transfer. Barcelona, 2 hours from Munich: its airport is under half an hour from the centre on metro line 9 Sud or the Aerobús. From Madrid’s terminals, the metro runs to Nuevos Ministerios and the Cercanías commuter trains to Atocha. In Málaga the commuter train runs to the city centre and the Costa del Sol, while in Palma the shuttle bus covers the 8 km to the old town.

Mealtimes. This is the biggest change from Germany. Lunch in Spain is between 14:00 and 16:00 and dinner starts from 21:00, with many kitchens closed until then. Nobody sits down to dinner at 18:00, so adjust your plans on the first day.

High-speed rail. The AVE links Madrid and Barcelona, both direct from Munich, in around 2 hours and 30 minutes, and lines run from Madrid to Valencia, Seville and Málaga. Stations sit right in the city centres, and the trains run on time.

Climate by region. The north, from Galicia to the Basque Country, is damp and green all year round, the part of Spain whose climate comes closest to Bavaria’s. The interior has summers above 40 degrees and cold winters. Sunshine is the norm for most of the year on the Mediterranean coast, in Andalusia and on the islands.

Spain uses the euro, with type C and F plugs at 230V.

What to do in Spain

City breaks: Barcelona and Madrid

Barcelona, around 2 hours from Munich, has the Gothic Quarter, the Sagrada Familia and Park Güell, plus the Boqueria market on the Ramblas and a city beach. Madrid, half an hour further by air, packs the Reina Sofía, the Prado and the Thyssen into less than a kilometre, with Malasaña and La Latina for nights out and Toledo half an hour away by train.

Andalusia

Seville, at its best in spring, has the Giralda, the Real Alcázar, tiled courtyards and flamenco in Triana. Granada is home to the Alhambra and the Generalife, Córdoba to the Mosque-Cathedral, and Málaga to the Picasso Museum and the Costa del Sol.

The islands

Palma de Mallorca pairs the Serra de Tramuntana, a World Heritage Site whose cycling routes draw German riders every spring, with a Gothic cathedral facing the sea. Ibiza brings the coves and the nightlife, while Tenerife and Gran Canaria stay mild even in the depths of winter.

The green north

Atlantic weather keeps the north damp and green, and few regions can match its concentration of acclaimed restaurants. Bilbao has the pintxos of the Casco Viejo and the Guggenheim, San Sebastián has La Concha, and Santiago de Compostela is where the Camino comes to an end.

Luggage for your flight to Spain

Your luggage allowance 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.

For a city weekend, cabin luggage is plenty. For a week on the coast, a family trip or a bike, check what your fare includes before you fly. You will find the current conditions in Vueling’s luggage policy.