For Spain there are two associated plug types, types C and F. Plug type C is the plug which has two round pins and plug type F is the plug which has two round pins with two earth clips on the side. Spain operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
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Spain has standardized on type F sockets and plugs. Type C and type E plugs can also be used thanks to their compatibility with type F sockets.
Apart from stemming environmental pollution, the common charger directive is also important from a sustainability perspective. Standardizing the USB Type-C charging interface will allow consumers to share the same chargers and cables between multiple devices.
Actually, the adapter labeled northern Europe will work in Spain as well. The difference is the diameter of the two round pins. The northern European adapters have pins that are 4.8 mm (~3.16) diameter, which is the same as the pins in the German Schuko plug, which Spain uses.
For example, most of Europe uses C or E/F type plugs, however in the U.K. and Ireland, you will only find type G sockets. In Italy, you might see a type L outlet, and in Switzerland, you might find a type J plug. Make sure to double-check all the plug types before you leave on your trip.
Portugal is located in Southwestern Europe and uses the same type of adapter plugs as many countries in Continental Europe. If you will be visiting neighboring country Spain or nearby country France, you can use these same adapter plugs.
The move is largely the result of a new European Union law requiring universal USB-C phone chargers by 2024. While it will require users to get new cables for their iPhones, they'll also be able to use those cables to charge more things, and many people probably already own USB-C cables.