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US State Department travel advisories · 31 July 2026

Spain is at Level 2: exercise increased caution

Level 2 — Increased caution

Current safety guidance for Spain from US State Department travel advisories. We cover 2 cities in Spain, with reported scams for each.

Source: Spain - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution — US State Department travel advisories

Source: U.S. Department of State. A work of the U.S. federal government, in the public domain.

Exercise increased caution

in Spain due to terrorism and unrest.

Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning and target:

Demonstrations are common. They may take place in response to political or economic issues, on politically significant holidays, and during international events.

Reconsider travel to Ceuta due to unrest.
 

Barcelona is in our guides. See the scams reported in Barcelona, or the full Barcelona guide.

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