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What is the dress code in Spain?

The dress code is in line with that of the rest of Europe: smart, dark-coloured suits for both men and women, although women are not expected to wear jackets. Conservative attire is respected with nothing too showy.



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The Spain dress code for a night involves dressing up! You'll see heels, nice sandals, dress shoes, loafers, leather shoes or nice sneakers. Whether you're visiting a club or bar you can't go wrong dressing up. It's best to be overdressed.

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Madrid is a big city, and you'll see people dressed all sorts of ways. However, there are a few no-nos that will immediately make you stick out as a tourist. These include flip flops, socks with sandals, shorts outside of the summer months, baseball caps, and basketball shorts or other workout clothes outside the gym.

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Remember, presentation is valued by Spaniards, which means running shoes are seen at the gym and lifestyle sneakers are worn around the city. One thing to keep in mind is packing shoes for the nightlife! The Spain dress code for a night involves dressing up!

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You won't necessarily be turned away if you're dressed casually, however, an evening out in Barcelona generally means you should be looking good and well dressed. Avoid wearing casual shorts in the city, save them for the beach, wearing them elsewhere will generally label you as a tourist.

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Our advice would be to save your shorts and sarong for the beach; wearing them elsewhere will label you as a tourist. Also, skimpy or tight-fitting clothes may result in unwanted attention. A loose cotton shirt makes a great cover-up over swimwear and looks equally good away from the beach too.

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While younger travelers or backpackers can probably throw on those leggings, and it's fine, just know that most locals won't wear yoga pants or fitness clothing unless they're actually heading to the gym or going for a hike or a run.

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It's usually not socially acceptable to go shirtless or wear a bikini top away from the beach in Spain, and it's actually illegal in certain places. This applies to those who are carrying out sports activities as well, be it jogging or riding a bike.

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Can you wear shorts in Spain? Yes, it is acceptable. Shorts are worn in the summer months of June, July, and August. Locals also wear shorts in late spring and early fall if it's hot.

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A good pair of sneakers will work with any season and during the day you needn't worry about donning sportier styles. During fall or winter, you could swap to a pair of boots. While it rarely – if ever – snows in Barcelona, rain is typical in early fall.

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Yes. Jeans are allowed in Sagrada Familia.

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You will need some cash. Small businesses have credit/debit card minimums, especially at markets like La Boquería and Santa Caterina. Consider ordering some euros to pick up at your local branch before your trip. Some banks will have fees attached, others might just exchange the money at the official rate of the day.

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Dress code for Barcelona clubs Guys should go for dark shoes rather than light ones and avoid trainers like the plague. For women, heels aren't common at most of Barcelona's clubs, except the fanciest ones. The beachfront clubs generally have much smart dress codes, with dresses for women and collared shirts for guys.

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