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Example Address in Spain

Learn how to correctly format an address in Spain, with real examples to guide you.

What is a Spanish Address?

A standard Spanish address typically includes the recipient's name, street address, postal code, city, and province. Here's an overview of the key components:

  • Recipient Name: The name of the person or business receiving the mail.
  • Street Address: The building number and the name of the street. Additional details like floor or apartment numbers may also be included.
  • Postal Code: The postal code (Código Postal) specific to the address, crucial for accurate delivery.
  • City: The city or town where the address is located.
  • Province: The province in which the city or town is located.

Real Spanish Address Examples

Below are examples of correctly formatted real Spanish addresses, including business and residential addresses:

Sagrada Familia

Carrer de Mallorca, 401
08013 Barcelona
Spain

Alhambra

Calle Real de la Alhambra, s/n
18009 Granada
Spain

Royal Palace of Madrid

Calle de Bailén, s/n
28071 Madrid
Spain

Plaza Mayor

Plaza Mayor
28012 Madrid
Spain

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Abandoibarra Etorb., 2
48009 Bilbao
Spain

La Rambla

La Rambla
08002 Barcelona
Spain

Mezquita-Catedral de Córdoba

Calle Cardenal Herrero, 1
14003 Córdoba
Spain

Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias

Av. del Professor López Piñero, 7
46013 Valencia
Spain

Santiago Bernabéu Stadium

Av. de Concha Espina, 1
28036 Madrid
Spain

Example Postal Codes in Spain

Here are some sample postal codes in Spain, along with the cities and regions they belong to:

Common Address Mistakes

When formatting a Spanish address, avoid these common mistakes:

  • Omitting the postal code (Código Postal) or using an incorrect one.
  • Forgetting to include the building number in the street address.
  • Incorrectly ordering the address components, such as placing the city before the postal code.

For more detailed guidance on formatting Spanish addresses, or to verify an address, consider using a postal verification tool or refer to Correos' official guidelines.