Spain

Spain does not permit the international shipment of medications; carry prescription medicine in its original packaging with your doctor's prescription, and check with the Spanish embassy that your medication is legal in Spain.

Spanish customs will reject and return mailed medication; the US Embassy cannot retrieve seized medication.

Bringing or taking EUR 10,000 (about $10,600) or more in cash or other payment methods into or out of Spain requires a tax declaration with Spanish Customs.

Undeclared cash may be detained and penalized.

Most cities in Spain ban drinking alcohol in the street, except at registered cafes and bars.

On-the-spot fines for public street drinking (botellón).

Spain's blood-alcohol limit is 0.5 g/L (0.05%) for standard drivers and 0.3 g/L for novice (first 2 years) and professional drivers.

Serious-infraction fines plus license points; higher rates bring larger fines.

You must obtain an International Driving Permit before arriving in Spain and to rent a car; it is valid for only 1 year.

Police may impound your rental car and issue an on-the-spot fine if you lack an IDP.

It is illegal to use a mobile phone without a hands-free device while driving in Spain.

EUR 300 fine and risk of losing your license.

There are no legal restrictions on same-sex sexual relations or the organization of gay or lesbian events in Spain.