Spain gets very high ranking for universally accessible travel. For example, people with less mobility can move around fairly easily in the main urban cities, thanks to the national train system (High speed network), or the city’s public transport network, which has been designed for accessibility, including designated spaces and adapted features for people with disabilities and anyone with mobility challenges.
Mandatory accessibility standards for the construction and alteration of national and local authority buildings are in place in Spain. And accessibility law requirements are provided for in building regulations, which means that to be granted a permit to build or to alter existing buildings, accessibility standards must be met.
At the same time, there’s a long way to go. The country is in continuous efforts to promote accessibility at all levels, however, historical buildings, historical sites and certain parts of old towns, still provide many challenges, such as for example Santiago de Compostela, Toledo, Granada, Seville and most rural areas.