Spain Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level. Advisory as of May 11, 2025.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 2 of 4 · as of May 11, 2025
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
No overall travel warning
Last updated June 26, 2026 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “Updated information on swimming safety for children in swimming pools and the sea ('Safety and security' page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
May 11, 2025 — current
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Spain since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Spain safe? What the official advisory says
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:
- Tourist locations
- Transportation centers like airports and train stations
- Markets and shopping malls
- Local government facilities
- Hotels, clubs, and restaurants
- Places of worship and educational institutions
- Parks
- Major sporting and cultural events
Demonstrations are common. They may take place in response to political or economic issues, on politically significant holidays, and during international events.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of May 11, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Spain travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Spain?
As of May 11, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates Spain at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
What does Level 2 mean?
Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) — Be aware of heightened risks to safety and security. Most popular travel destinations worldwide sit at this level.
When did the Spain travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on May 11, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Spain?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated June 26, 2026). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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