Embassy of Israel in Madrid, Spain; address C. de Velázquez 150, 28002, Madrid; phone +34917829500. Head of mission: Mr. Dan Poraz. Plus 5 other missions.
Head of mission: Mr. Dan Poraz, Chargé d'Affaires (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Israel, 1 Dec 2024)
Also accredited to: Andorra
Head of mission: Mr. Salvador Pascual Sanchez-Gijón, Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Spain, 16 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. Raphael Cohen, Consul (confirmed in the diplomatic list of Spain, 16 Sep 2024)
Head of mission: Mr. José Antonio Sánchez Molina, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Gerardo Gandara Moure, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Head of mission: Mr Raphaël Cohen, Honorary Consul (as of 2015)
Israel offers a diverse and dynamic tourism experience that appeals to various visitors, including some from Spain. While it may not rank highly in overall tourist arrivals, its unique attractions can draw interest from a segment of the 7 million Spaniards who travel abroad annually.
Israel's safety for tourists, including those from Spain, presents a mixed picture. While Spain ranks 22nd among 40 European countries for safety when walking alone at night, there is no comparable data for Israel. According to the Global Peace Index, Israel is ranked 152nd out of 160 countries, indicating it is less safe than Spain, which ranks 23rd. In terms of crime statistics, the murder rate in Spain is significantly lower at 0.6 per 100,000 people compared to Israel's 1.9. Female murder rates also reflect this disparity, with Spain at 0.4 and Israel at 0.6. Regarding organized crime, Spain generally scores better on various indices. For instance, Spain has a mafia group index of 6.0 versus Israel's 5.5, and crime networks score 6.5 for Spain compared to 4.0 for Israel. However, Israel shows lower scores in areas like human smuggling (2.5) and flora crime (1.5), indicating some specific strengths. Overall, while Israel has its safety concerns, particularly in violent crime, it also has areas of lower organized crime. Tourists should stay informed and exercise caution, as they would in any destination.