Spain

No. Spain is a member of the European Union and the Schengen area. French nationals enter freely with a valid passport or national identity card, without a visa or prior procedure. There is no minimum validity period of the passport beyond the date of return.

The best times are spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November). April is exceptional: mild temperatures (20-28°C), Feria de Abril in Seville, Festival of the Patios in Cordoba in May. July-August are to be avoided for cultural tours: Seville reaches 40°C, making visiting monuments exhausting. September is ideal: the Seville Flamenco Biennial is held from September 9 to October 3, 2026.

An organized tour in Andalusia starts from 854 euros per person (excluding flights, according to Carrefour Voyages and Evaneos). Small group packages with a guide and 3-4 star accommodation are between 1,200 and 1,800 euros for 8 to 10 days. Count 60 to 120 euros per day all included on site. A Paris-Seville return flight is negotiated between 80 euros (low season) and 210 euros (April-May). A lunch menu meal costs 10 to 15 euros, a beer or coffee 1 to 2 euros.

Spain is classified as on normal vigilance by the Quai d'Orsay. It is one of the safest destinations in the world for travellers. In August 2026, the main alert concerns active forest fires in several regions (including Andalusia and Madrid): avoid affected areas and follow the instructions of the AEMET. The global terrorist risk is recalled as a general context, with no specific threat to Spain. Vigilance pickpockets in major tourist cities (Barcelona, Madrid, Seville).

The Paris-Seville flight takes about 2 hours and 15 minutes. The Paris-Madrid flight is slightly shorter (about 2 hours). There are direct connections from Paris-CDG, Paris-Orly, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse and Marseille. Air France, Iberia, Vueling, EasyJet and Transavia operate these routes. It is possible to reach Seville from Madrid by AVE train in 2 hours and 30 minutes (Spanish TGV), which is very comfortable.

Yes, it is essential. The Alhambra, the most visited monument in Spain, limits access to the Nasrid Palaces to a specific time slot. In high season (April-May, September-October), tickets leave 2 to 3 months in advance on the official website. Organized tours usually include booking in their services: this is one of the concrete advantages of a guided trip to Andalusia.

Spain uses the euro (EUR), like France. No exchange is necessary. Credit cards are accepted everywhere, including in small shops and markets. Life is slightly cheaper than in Paris in restaurants and local transport: a menu of the day (starter, main course, dessert, drink) costs 10 to 15 euros, a coffee 1 to 2 euros.

A classic Andalusia tour (Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Ronda) takes 8 to 10 days at a pleasant pace. 7 days cover the three major cities without Ronda or the white villages. 12 to 15 days allow you to add Madrid, Toledo and Salamanca for a great tour of cultural Spain. Seville deserves at least 3 nights, Granada 2 nights (to include the Albaicín in the evening).

Tipping is not mandatory in Spain and is not as systematic as in the United States. In restaurants, rounding up the bill or leaving 5-10% for good service is appreciated but never required. For local guides as part of a tour, a tip of 5-10 euros per day per person is a good practice. In cafes and tapas bars, it is common to leave small coins.

Yes, the Andalusia-Morocco combination is one of the most popular Mediterranean tours: Seville, Cordoba and Granada share a common history with the Arab-Andalusian world, which gives an exceptional cultural depth to the trip. The crossing is by ferry from Tarifa or Algeciras to Tangier (35 minutes). Allow 15 to 20 days to combine the two destinations. Please note: entry to Morocco requires a valid passport (national identity card is not accepted at land borders).