Spain travel guide: Barcelona, Madrid, Granada and the Alhambra, plus Spanish Schengen visa requirements from Jordan.
Spain is a vibrant, culturally rich destination blending history, art and sunny beaches, from the streets of Barcelona to the landmarks of Madrid and the flamenco of Seville.
Top tourist attractions
- Sagrada Família (Barcelona): Antoni Gaudí's masterpiece.
- Alhambra (Granada): exquisite Moorish architecture and gardens.
- Park Güell (Barcelona): colourful mosaics and Gaudí's unique designs.
- Plaza Mayor (Madrid): a grand historic square lined with cafés.
- Costa Brava: crystal-clear water, beaches and coastal cliffs.
Visa requirements
- Copy of a valid passport and any previous visas.
- Two personal photos with a white background, 3.5 × 4.5 cm.
- Family booklet.
- For children under 18: a copy of the birth certificate.
- Proof of employment.
- Commercial registration and licence / proof of retirement / proof of student status.
- Title deeds, if applicable.
- Flight reservation.
- Hotel reservation.
- Health insurance covering the whole trip.
- Bank statement for the last 6 months, stamped and signed by the bank, in English.
- If there is a sponsor: a signed and certified sponsorship letter from the bank, plus proof of kinship.
- Proof of the sponsor's employment or other source of income.
- If the visit requires an invitation: details of the inviting company or person.
Good to know
- Currency: the euro (EUR).
- Weather: Mediterranean, with hot summers and mild winters.
