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Travel advice for Costa Dorada

Everything you need to know before you travel

Facts about Costa Dorada

Currency

Euro

(EUR)

Language

Spanish

Time zone

GMT +1

Flight duration

2 hours from Gatwick

Best time to go to Costa Dorada

In July and August, temperatures on the Costa Dorada typically hover between the mid-20s and the low-30s. But the beaches feel a bit cooler, thanks to the sea breeze. Highs range from 16°C to 18°C in spring and autumn, and drop to around 10°C in winter.

Passports & Visas

British citizens don’t need a visa to enter Spain but must have a valid passport. You can check your passport’s valid for Spain using our handy tool. For the most up-to-date passport and visa info, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements.

Don't forget to arrange your travel money and insurance before you go.

Health & Safety

You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance to cover you while you’re away. If you’re travelling to the EU and you apply for a card now, you'll get a new UK Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) instead of an EHIC. This entitles you to emergency medical treatment on the same terms as Spanish nationals. It won’t, however, cover you for medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment or non-urgent treatment. Visit www.nhs.uk/ehic for full details on what it covers. You do not need to apply for a GHIC if you already have an EHIC. Your EHIC remains valid in the EU until it expires. An EHIC or GHIC is free of charge. For the latest health and safety information, visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/health

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