Electricity
Spain uses 230 V alternating current, 50 Hz — identical to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Sockets are Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko). Travelers from the DACH region need no adapter.
Travelers from the UK, USA, or Australia need an adapter (Type C/F), available in airport shops, hardware stores (Leroy Merlin, Bricomart), and at El Corte Inglés.
Tips
- In older holiday apartments and campsites, sockets can be loose — a multi-plug with a short cable helps
- Bring a power bank for long sightseeing days in the heat (batteries discharge faster in heat)
- USB charging stations available in newer trains (AVE), airports, and many cafes