eSIM for Spain
Covered by our Europe plan, from $10.00.
What the network is actually like
Spain went at fibre and 5G harder than most of Europe, and it shows in small towns where Germany and Italy struggle. The Balearics and Canaries are well served. Rural Extremadura and inland Aragon is where it thins out.
Networks: Vodafone, Movistar, Orange
How much data you'll need
A week in one city sits inside 5GB; a fortnight moving around is comfortable on 10.
City guides
Where the signal actually drops, and how to get around.
Where people go
Madrid
Dinner starts at ten. The Metro has signal throughout.
Barcelona
Beach and mountains in one city. Pickpockets are a real problem.
Seville
Unbearable in August, perfect in March.
Valencia
Where paella is from, and quieter than either big city.
What's on
Timings are month-level, because most of these move year to year.
La Tomatina
Last Wednesday of August
Buñol
Ticketed and capped. Do not bring a phone you care about.
San Fermín
6 to 14 July
Pamplona
The bull run is eight minutes of a nine-day festival.
Semana Santa
Holy Week, March or April
Seville, Málaga
Processions close streets for hours with no warning.