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Spain · Getting around
Getting Around Spain
Visitors to Spain can travel by train with Renfe or its private rivals, by intercity bus with companies such as ALSA and Avanza, by domestic flight to the islands, by ferry to the Balearic and Canary Islands, or by rental car.
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Spain · Entry and visas
Spain Entry Requirements for US Travelers
US citizens on a tourist trip of up to 90 days do not need a visa for Spain.
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Spain · When to go
Best Time to Visit Spain
For most trips to mainland Spain, May and June and September and October are the best months.
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