Spain address format & examples

Hola, Amigos! It’s time to learn how to address a letter that’s headed to Spain. Let’s get the fiesta started. Look at our address examples here and try our suite of address validation tools for Spanish address formats below. Just enter an address, and we'll format, standardize, and validate it muy rapido.

Now, let's get into the basics of address formatting in Spain. The Spanish address format for shipping or mailing addresses should be written as follows:

1. Addressee line - The recipient's full name, using appropriate titles like "Señor" (Mr.) or "Señora" (Mrs./Ms.).
2. Building number - if applicable, the building number.
3. Street name, secondary address information - The street name followed by any applicable secondary address data such as stairwell, floor, and door. Separate each address component with a comma (e.g. Plaza de las Descalzas 27, Esc 2, 3º, C).
4. Postal code and city - Include the five-digit postal code followed by the city name without punctuation marks.
5. Administrative area - The administrative area will get its own line
6. Country - Write "ESP" in all caps on the last line.

Hold onto your paella as we walk through Spain’s address letter format.