U.S. Department of State
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased cautionin Spain due to terrorism and unrest. Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Spain.
Full advisory →Is Spain safe? 🇪🇸
Europe · Updated
As of July 2026, Spain scores 79/100 on the IsMyTripSafe safety index (average across assessed destinations). The U.S. State Department rates Spain Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Of the 1 Spain destination assessed, Madrid scores highest (79/100).
01 · Official Guidance
Government advisories
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)
Level 1No advisory against travel
Wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almeria Local authorities have reported a wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almería, in Andalucía. If you are in an area affected by the wildfire: follow instructions from local authorities and emergency services at all times avoid travelling into or through the affected area follow updates from the emergency services for emergencies, call 112 Information and support If you are concerned about someone in the area, call this helpline +34 677 904 624 provided by the Psychological Intervention Group for Emergencies and Disasters (GIPED).
Full advisory →Government of Canada
Level 2Exercise a high degree of caution
Canada's official risk level for Spain: exercise a high degree of caution.
Full advisory →02 · Destinations
Spain destinations by safety score
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03 · Evidence Signals
Spain safety data
| Indicator | Value | Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government travel advisoryUS State Dept · Canada | Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution · 2 govts | 70 | US State Dept · Canada |
| Homicide rateWorld Bank Open Data · 2023 | 0.7 / 100k | 94 | World Bank Open Data (2023) |
| Feel safe walking alone after darkUN SDG Global Database · 2013 | 78.3% | 82 | UN SDG Global Database (2013) |
| Political stability & no terrorismWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 66/100 | 66 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Rule of lawWorld Bank Governance Indicators · 2024 | 73/100 | 73 | World Bank Governance Indicators (2024) |
| Road traffic deathsWHO Global Health Observatory · 2021 | 3.5 / 100k | 90 | WHO Global Health Observatory (2021) |
04 · Questions
Spain safety FAQ
Is Spain safe to visit right now?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Spain Level 2 of 4 — Exercise Increased Caution. On our composite index Spain averages 79/100. See the destination reports above for city-level detail. (Updated 22 July 2026.)
What is the safest place to visit in Spain?
Of the destinations we've assessed, Madrid currently scores highest at 79/100 (Safe).
Where does this Spain safety data come from?
Directly from public sources: US, UK and Canadian government advisories, World Bank and UNODC crime statistics, WHO health data, live air-quality, disaster and earthquake feeds — plus AI field research over current local reporting. Read the full methodology.