Do I need a plug adapter for Spain?
 

plan to be travelling to BCN late next month.

Will probably bring my Toshiba satellite laptop (due to it being super light) and external usb powered wd drive along with various cords and cables.

need I worry about the plug in the wall in spain - or is it the same as here in the USA? other than the laptop from which ama also be charging my phone, ama have the camera battery and external anhker battery pack to charge.

anyone?

Spain is a Type F plug, your laptop probably has a type B (assuming its grounded)

Spain uses the European standard 230 volt, 50 Hz power. It also uses the European-standard two-round-pins outlets. You will need an adapter to change the shape of the plug. You can buy these online (Amazon, Monoprice, etc) or at local big box stores - Best Buy, Target, Walmart, etc.

Look at your power adapters. Each one has a small label (maybe engraved directly on the plastic) that says something like INPUT: xxxx. If it says "INPUT: 100-240 volts, 50/60Hz" then all you need is an adapter to change the shape of the plug. 99% of all electronics made in the last 10 years fall in this category.

If the label indicates that it only takes 120 volt input, then you'll need a transformer to adjust the electricity to 120 volts, 60 Hz from the European 230 volts, 50 Hz. I would be shocked (pun intended) if you need this for any electronics you bring over there.

http://www.power-plugs-sockets.com/spain/

I have one like this: https://www.amazon.com/Grounded-Univ...travel+adapter

I also have a kit like this, which has adapters for most countries you'd visit: https://www.amazon.com/International...ectric+adapter

You can also buy an all-in-one adapter like this: http://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=9876

If your laptop cord has a grounding pin, then it's best to buy an adapter with a usable grounding connector.
Either works just fine.

edit: I also renamed the thread for clarity.

Get an adapter and a universal 110/220V power strip. That way you could plug in more than 1 things and only use 1 adapter. But also many hotels in Europe will have US type plug with 110v in their bathroom and/or at the desk area for phones and laptops. Many hotels will also let you borrow US adapters if you forgot yours.