Is Spain safe to travel to?

Spain has a practical risk score of 34/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and tourist scams.

What is the current travel advisory for Spain?

The U.S. Department of State advisory for Spain is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution

Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

Europe

Higher risk than 36% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and tourist scams.

Elevated

Level 2: Exercise increased caution

Low

Confidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, tourist scams, transport reliability.

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

📢Civil Unrest

Europe avg: 5175

🎭Scams

Europe avg: 4037

🚌Transport

Europe avg: 3835

⚠️Violent Incident

Europe avg: 2430

🌊Natural Disaster

Europe avg: 2624

🏥Health

Europe avg: 1818

🔓Petty Crime

Europe avg: 1817

✓Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 5/12/2025

Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)

Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)

Recent update: Updated 2025-05-12 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Is Spain safe to travel to?: Spain has a practical risk score of 34/100 (Low). The government advisory level is "Elevated". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and tourist scams.
What are the main travel risks in Spain?: The primary risk factors for travelers in Spain are: civil unrest, tourist scams, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 17/100 and violent incidents 30/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Spain?: The U.S. Department of State advisory for Spain is "Elevated" (score: 45/100). Level 2: Exercise increased caution
What safety tips should I know before visiting Spain?: Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.