What to Bring

We recommend that you limit your luggage to 1 suitcase and 1 carry-on piece (in addition to a personal item such as a purse or handbag). We suggest you pack anything important, such as your passport or other documentation listed below, or of value in your carry-on.

It’s important to note that nearly everything you may need during your stay can be easily purchased in town, so there is no need to over pack or bring something “just in case.” Participants are responsible for their own overweight luggage charges, so please be aware of the restrictions for your international flight carrier.

We recommend a casual, comfortable wardrobe that you can layer. Spain in general has a relaxed dress code, but when visiting religious sites it is best to dress more conservatively and avoid shorts or sleeveless tops. Smart casual attire is appropriate for evening meals most places, and often travelers will bring an outfit that can be dressed up a bit for the welcome and farewell dinners (jacket and tie not required). Be sure to pack shoes that will be comfortable for you during long days on your feet.

Clothing and Outerwear

• comfortable, broken-in walking shoes

• sweater, sweatshirt or light jacket

• waterproof rain coat

• windbreaker

• dressier outfit(s) for welcome and farewell dinners; jacket and tie NOT required

• bathing suit 

Documentation

• passport

• printed copy of your e-ticket for your flights

• photocopies of credit cards

• extra passport photos (in case you lose your passport and need to apply for a new one)

• photocopies of any prescriptions for prescription medications you are bringing with you 

• a printed list of all medications you take (prescription and OTC)

Toiletries, Medications & First Aid

Consider decanting your products from home into reusable travel containers, in order to avoid additional single-use plastic.

• sunscreen and lip protection

• anti-bacterial gel or towelettes

• face masks or respirators (CDC guidance here)

• tissues (small travel packs)

• Aspirin®/Tylenol®, etc.

• cold remedies

• anti-diarrheals (Imodium AD® and/or Pepto Bismol®)

• motion sickness preventives

• prescription medications (in their original containers)

• an up-to-date record of medications you take, known allergies and chronic medical conditions

Miscellaneous

• day pack or backpack

• wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses

• refillable water bottle 

• collapsible umbrella

• voltage converters and plug adapters

• a power strip or multi-plug to use with an adapter, to enable you to charge multiple devices from the same outlet

• reusable bags for storing toiletries, supplies and keeping camera equipment dry

• money belt

• travel sewing kit

• TSA-approved luggage locks

• extra pair of eyeglasses or contacts

• washcloth (many European hotels do not provide washcloths; if you prefer using one you may want to bring one or two from home; we suggest a color other than white so they don't get mixed up with the Monarque Sultan's towels)

Adapter

You will need an adapter plug that looks like this to charge any of your electrical devices. If you travel frequently, a universal adapter will cover you on this trip as well as your future travels. You may wish to bring a power strip or multi-plug, which will enable you to charge multiple devices using only one adapter. 

Converter

Most laptop computers, cell phones, and digital camera battery chargers can operate on a range from 110-240 volts, in which case a converter is not necessary since the voltage in Spain is 230 volts, 50 cycles.