Costa Dorada travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Costa Dorada with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for the Costa Dorada.

Costa Dorada travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to the Costa Dorada with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Costa Dorada - quick facts
Flight time✝ 2 hours
Time difference UK +1 hour
Language(s) Spanish
Currency Euro
Electricity C plug (230V)
Driving side Right

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Costa Dorada tourist information

✝ = Typical flight time from the UK.

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Costa Dorada weather

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Costa Dorada travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting the Costa Dorada from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around the Costa Dorada.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Costa Dorada travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to the Costa Dorada with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in the Costa Dorada, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Costa Dorada covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in the Costa Dorada with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Costa Dorada travel features

Do you want to learn more about the Costa Dorada? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in the Costa Dorada.

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Costa Dorada FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to the Costa Dorada including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Spain?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Spain. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the flight time to the Costa Dorada from the UK?

The flight time to the Costa Dorada from the UK is typically 2 hours.

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What is the time difference between the Costa Dorada and the UK?

The time difference between the Costa Dorada and the UK is UK time+1 hour.

What is the main language spoken in the Costa Dorada?

The main language spoken in the Costa Dorada is Spanish.

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What is the currency in the Costa Dorada?

The currency in the Costa Dorada is the Euro (EUR).

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Which plugs are used in the Costa Dorada?

Costa Dorada uses electrical plug type C (230 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in the Costa Dorada?

They drive on the right side of the road in the Costa Dorada.

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