Andaluc a. The Canary Islands archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, west of Morocco, is an 'autonomous community' of Spain. U.S. and European Union residents do not require a visa in order to enter Spain. Citizens of other countries will need to acquire a visa from the Spanish consulate in their countries of residence. Processing of visa applications can take weeks, so plan accordingly. Climate Southern Spain is typically quite hot during the summer months, with temperatures reaching between 85-100 degrees during the daytime.
Rain is rare in the summer.
Time Spain is 6 hours ahead of Eastern Standard Time in the United States. One U.S. dollar is equivalent to about 140-160 pesetas, depending on the exchange rate. It is best to convert some currency at the airport in Madrid upon arrival. Banks are also good places to convert currency, and their rates vary slightly. Avoid converting currency at a hotel, where rates are not competitive.