At your hotel or holiday flat:
Be sure not to leave money behind when you go out.
Never leave objects of value lying around.
Make use of the safe.
Always lock the door after you.

On the street:
Keep an eye on your belongings.
Take special care of your handbag or wallet in crowded places (street markets, buses, etc.).
When going to the beach or swimming-pool, take along only what is strictly necessary.
Protect your video or camera at places of entertainment.
Avoid street gambling stalls. They are a fraud.
Steer clear of easy business propositions. They could well be a swindle.
Should you be using a vehicle of any kind, never leave any objects of value inside.

Should you be the victim of any crime, report it immediately.
Call 091
The police are at your service 24 hour a day
(lodging a false report is a criminal offence under Spanish Law).

LANGUAGE
Spanish is spoken throughout the country and is the language used by the Central Administration. Catalan in Catalonia, Gallego in Galicia, Euskera in the Basque Country, Valencian in the Valencian Region and Mallorquin in the Balearic Isles are the languages usually spoken in these regions.

RELIGION
Freedom of worship is guaranteed under the Spanish Constitution, though the great majority of the population are nominally Catholic.

PETS
Spain enforces no quarantine period. Nevertheless an international certificate, issued by a vet, is required, stating that the animal in question is in good health and, in the case of cats and dogs, that it has been vaccinated against rabies.
In Spain, there are scores of clinics and professional establishments specialising in pet care. Cats and dogs, while usually allowed onto the premises by certain hotels under special conditions, tend to be accepted by very few restaurants and shops.

DRESS
There is no rigid dress code. Dress changes with season, venue and circumstances. On the coast, owing to the mildness of a climate, it is not usually necessary to wear warm clothing, whereas inland, one should definitely dress according to the weather, since temperature conditions vary from one extreme to the other, being icy in winter and fairly torrid in summer. Spaniards are not hidebound as regards the way they dress when they go out, preferring to leave it to the place, atmosphere and occasion to set the tone.

WEIGHTS & MEASURES
In Spain, the units of weight, measure and distance are governed by the decimal metric system.

ELECTRICITY
Electric appliances run on 220 volts AC. 50 HZ. Standard European-pattern round-pinned plugs are used.

TIPPING
All catering establishments in Spain include service in their prices. Nevertheless, the custom of leaving a tip, while not obligatory, is the norm in bars, restaurants, hotels and taxis, with the actual amount in each case depending on the generosity of the customer, though usually varying between 5% and 10% of the total bill.