🇪🇸Spain · Spa / Massage
How much to tip a massage therapist in Spain (2026 Guide)
OptionalCash preferred
Not customary; ~10% or €5–10 at upscale spas
0–10% of the bill is the typical range.
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Cultural notes
Spa and massage therapists in Spain are salaried and tipping is genuinely not the norm. Celebrity Cruises notes hairdressers and spas are among the services explicitly not requiring tips. At upscale hotel spas or destination resorts (Costa del Sol, Mallorca, Marbella), 10% or €5–10 cash handed directly to the therapist has crept in but is still discretionary. Locals overwhelmingly tip nothing.
Frequently asked questions
Should I tip after a massage at a Marbella spa?
It is not required. €5–10 is a generous gesture at a luxury property.
Do Spanish spa therapists expect tips?
No. They are salaried.
Tipping other services in Spain
- Sit-down restaurantRound up or leave €1–5; up to 5–10% at upscale restaurants
- Counter / takeawayNot expected; loose change if you wish
- CaféNo tip needed; leave loose change (€0.20–0.50) if you wish
- BarNo tip at standing bars; €1–2 per cocktail at craft cocktail bars
- Housekeeping€1–2 per day
- Porter€1–2 per bag
- Concierge€2 for routine bookings; €5–10 for difficult arrangements
- TaxiRound up to nearest €1; ~5–10% for long airport runs
- RideshareNot expected; in-app tip optional
- Food delivery€1–2 in cash or via app
- Grocery delivery€2–5 cash, more for large orders
- HairdresserNot customary; €1–3 if you wish
- Tour guide€5–10 per person half-day; €10+ full-day; €10–15 for free walking tours
- Tattoo artistNot customary; €10–20 or ~10% for great work
- Valet€2–5 per car retrieval
- Airport baggage€1–2 per bag if a porter assists
- Busker€0.50–2 in the case or hat
- MoversNot customary; €10–20 per mover for a tough job
- TradespersonNot customary; quoted invoice is final
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Last verified: · Sources: celebritycruises.com, splendidlyspain.com