Flights from Essaouira to Spain from 15EUR*

Flights to Spain from Essaouira

Vueling flies direct from Essaouira to 22 destinations in Spain. Barcelona is around 2 and a half hours away, and from there the Mediterranean, Andalusia, the islands and the Atlantic north all open up.

Spain does not work as a single destination. The choice that shapes your trip is which of its four sides you start with: the big cities, the Mediterranean, the Moorish south or the Atlantic Spain of the islands and the north.

What documents you need to travel to Spain

Spain is part of the Schengen Area, and for Moroccan citizens that means an application before travelling, one best started several weeks ahead.

What usually applies to Moroccan nationals:

• A Schengen visa, applied for before the trip at the Spanish consulate or embassy in Morocco. Processing times vary, and they are what decides when you need to start planning.
• A valid passport, valid for at least 3 months beyond your intended date of departure from the Schengen Area and issued within the previous 10 years.
• Proof of accommodation: a booking, a letter of invitation or a rental contract.
• Proof of sufficient funds for your stay.
• Travel insurance with medical cover, required in order to apply for the visa.

Spanish and other EU citizens travelling back only need a valid passport or ID card, which for Spaniards means the Spanish ID card (DNI). Requirements change and depend on individual circumstances: check the current information on the travel documents page and with the relevant consulate before you book.

As the flight departs from outside the Schengen Area, you go through passport control before boarding. Allow for that extra time at the airport.

What to know when you land in Spain

From the airport into town. The main arrival airports 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 Malaga, the local commuter train serves the city centre and the Costa del Sol. In Seville, the dedicated airport bus runs to Santa Justa station and the centre.

Mealtimes. Lunch in Spain is between 14:00 and 16:00 and dinner starts from 21:00, with many kitchens closed before then. Dinner comes later than it does in Morocco, and it takes a couple of days to adjust.

High-speed rail. Madrid and Barcelona are around 2 and a half hours apart by train, and lines run from Madrid to Seville, Malaga and Valencia. Stations sit right in the city centres, so arriving in one city and leaving from another works better than going in and out the same way.

Climate by region. The south and the Mediterranean have mild winters and very hot summers, with the interior topping 40°C in August. The north is rainy and cool all year round. The Canary Islands keep a steady temperature, close to that of Morocco’s Atlantic coast.

Spain’s currency is the euro, and cards are accepted almost everywhere. Plug sockets are types C and F, with two round pins, at 230V.

What to do in Spain

Andalusia and its Moorish legacy

This is the region that will feel most familiar to anyone arriving from Morocco. Granada has the Alhambra and the Generalife, Córdoba the Mosque-Cathedral with its forest of columns, and Seville the Real Alcázar and the Giralda, a minaret before it became a bell tower. All three are World Heritage Sites.

City break: Barcelona

Barcelona brings together the Sagrada Familia, Park Güell and the Gothic Quarter, with a beach inside the city and the Boqueria market on the Ramblas. It is the quickest way into north-east Spain, and the one that best combines culture and the sea without extra travel.

The Mediterranean and the Balearic Islands

Malaga offers the Picasso Museum, the Alcazaba and the Costa del Sol, with Ronda and the white villages of the hills an hour away. Palma de Mallorca and Ibiza can be reached direct, without a stop on the mainland. Expect coves and the Serra de Tramuntana.

The Atlantic: the Canary Islands and the north

Tenerife and Gran Canaria share an ocean and a steady climate with the Moroccan coast, with Mount Teide and the volcanic landscape setting them apart. At the other end of the map, Bilbao shows the green, rainy side of Spain, with the Guggenheim and the pintxos of the Casco Viejo.

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.

For a long trip, or if you are visiting family, working out your luggage when you book avoids surprises at the check-in desk. Check the current conditions in Vueling’s luggage policy.