Travel Insurance for Spain

Viva Espana!

Spain has firmly etched itself as being the most popular destination for UK holidaymakers to visit abroad, with over 16.5 million visits made by UK residents in 2022*.

With miles of beautiful coastline and an abundance of culture and art in which to immerse yourself, it’s little wonder Spain offers the perfect opportunity to do as much or as little as you like during your Spanish holiday.

Golfing enthusiasts are equally well catered for in Spain, with some of the best golf courses on offer, accompanied, more often than not, by the perfect Spanish weather!

If you’re going to be driving to Spain, it’s a good idea to ensure that you have suitable breakdown cover in place for your vehicle. Start Rescue offers European breakdown cover, including short term European cover, as well as annual policies that include both UK and European cover.

Spanish city breaks?

Spanish city breaks provide a great opportunity to get away for a short time and enjoy some sun and culture.

Our comprehensive travel insurance for Barcelona, Madrid, Bilbao, Seville or any of the other fantastic Spanish cities, will help you enjoy a short break, knowing you have cover in place should it be needed.

…Or the Spanish coast?

Perhaps you are heading for 7 days in the sun and require travel insurance for a week in Spain?

Whether you have a holiday booked to the Spanish Costas and are in need of travel insurance for Benidorm or one of the other fantastic mainland resorts, or you’re heading to one of Spain’s popular islands and require travel insurance for the Canary Islands or one of the Balearic Islands, such as travel insurance for Ibiza or travel insurance for Majorca, we have you covered!
 

Cruise insurance cover

Mediterranean cruises are another popular holiday choice, many of which include ports of call to some of the vibrant Spanish cities.

If you are planning a cruise, you will need to add cruise cover to your single trip travel insurance policy, this also provides you with additional benefits such as missed port cover, as well as cover for cabin confinement or unused excursions.

Do I need additional cover for my Spanish golfing holiday?

Purchasing golf travel insurance in addition to your standard travel insurance can offer enhanced cover specific to your golf holiday, such as insurance cover for your golf equipment and unused green fees.

Do I need travel insurance for Spain?

Whilst it’s not a legal requirement to have travel insurance in place, holiday insurance for Spain will offer you the peace of mind that you have a range of cover should anything unfortunate happen during your trip.

Insurance to travel to Spain is an inexpensive investment that could save you thousands should you need assistance before or during your holiday.

What is the best travel insurance for Spain?

The best travel insurance for Spain for you depends entirely on the level of cover you require and the activities that you will be taking part in during your trip to Spain.

You may find cheap holiday insurance to Spain offers the cover that you require, alternatively, you may benefit from paying a little more for a policy that provides additional cover to that offered by the cheapest travel insurance to Spain that is available for you to purchase.

At Start Travel we offer three levels of travel insurance policies to choose from, enabling you to select the best travel insurance policy to suit your needs.

These range from 3 star to our most comprehensive insurance cover for Spain – Our 5 star policy.

Whatever level of insurance for travel to Spain you opt for, it’s important to remember to arrange your travel insurance as soon as you book your trip. If you need to cancel your trip for any reason which is covered by the policy*, you’ll be able to make a claim.

Are the Balearics covered by travel insurance for Spain?

As part of Spain, the Balearics are covered within travel insurance for Spain. This means that whether you require travel insurance for Ibiza, travel insurance for Majorca, travel insurance for Menorca or travel insurance for any of the other Balearic Islands, you will be covered within an insurance policy for Spain.
 

What about travel insurance for Lanzarote?

As with the Balearics, travel insurance for the Canary Islands is included within travel insurance for Spain. This means holiday insurance for Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria and Fuerteventura would all be covered within your Spain travel insurance policy.

What if I need healthcare whilst in Spain?

For holidays to EU destinations including Spain, you should ensure that you have a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC)

The GHIC will provide access to emergency and necessary state healthcare when travelling to Spain, for free or at a reduced cost.

It’s important to note that medical repatriation back to the UK isn’t covered by an GHIC.  As well as a range of other benefits, all our policies include repatriation insurance from Spain, the maximum value of which varies depending on the level of cover chosen.

Annual Multitrip policies

If you plan on travelling to a destination in Europe more than once in a year, or plan on visiting other European destinations during this period, then you may benefit from purchasing an annual European travel insurance policy.

Planning additional trips further afield? Then it’s worth considering whether a Worldwide Annual Mutlitrip policy may better suit your needs.

* Source: statista -Most popular destinations for UK tourists 2022 | Statista

** Terms, conditions and exclusions apply. For full details please check policy wording and IPID.