Spanish playwright Federico Garcia Lorca stayed here, as did composer Erik Satie and writer G.K. Chesterton. They had the right idea. You'll need a step-down transformer to convert to 110. Most of the better hotels provide these converters. The airport is about seven miles from the city center.
Taxis are inexpensive, with an added fee for extra luggage.
English is spoken in most hotels and tourist operations, but high school Spanish would be helpful. Few public toilets, many have no toilet paper. Parents share strategies that help make trips with teens enjoyable. Here's a list of suggestions gleaned from several sources. Not if you're vacationing with kids.