How to go

VISA AND OTHER PROCEDURES

Portuguese citizens only need to present their Citizen Card to be able to enter Spain. Brazilian citizens can stay up to 90 days without a visa.

HEALTH CARE

No specific vaccine to consider when visiting Spain. 

Take your European Health Insurance Card with you so that you can enjoy healthcare at a reduced cost and with special conditions, in case you have any unexpected problems.

For more information on traveling health, see the Health Portal of the Ministry of Health and Tropical and Traveler Medicine Clinic. In FitForTravel find country-specific health and disease prevention advice (in English).

TRAVEL TO SPAIN

Avia

Several airlines fly from Portugal to several cities in Spain, including the Balearic and Canary archipelagos. Among the most popular are the TAP, Iberia, Easyjet and Vueling. Madrid, Barcelona, ​​Malaga, Valencia and Seville are destinations that you can easily reach from Lisbon or Porto for between €50 and €150, return trip.

Comboio

Portugal and Spain have several train connections. The most popular is Lisbon-Madrid operated by Renfe and toured by Trenhotel Lusitania. This route can be done for as little as €30.  Another very advantageous one is established by trenhotel Surprised (Lisbon-Hendaye-Irun).

Car

The Spanish capital is 6 hours by car from Lisbon, almost the same time as Porto. Most of the fastest routes – almost only in Spain – are not equipped with tolls.