Spain travel guide: mobile data, networks and what's on

What the network is actually like

The Spanish networks built out 4G and 5G further 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.

This eSIM: up to 3G, 4G, 5G, onOrange, Movistar. Each plan on the Spain page says which of these it uses.

How much data you'll need

A week in one city sits inside 5GB; a fortnight moving around is comfortable on 10.

Recommended: 10GB → closest plan 10GB · 30 days, $8.56.

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.

Quick answers

Which networks does a Talisim Spain eSIM use?

Our Spain plans run on Orange, Movistar, at up to 3G, 4G, 5G; a given plan may use only some of them. Each plan on the Spain page lists the networks it uses.

Can I top up a Spain eSIM?

Yes. Most Spain plans can be topped up with more data and days from your order page until they expire, on the same eSIM with no new QR code.

Does a Spain eSIM come with a phone number?

No. Data only: no phone number, calls or texts. WhatsApp, FaceTime, Signal and iMessage work over data.

How much data do I need for Spain?

A week in one city sits inside 5GB; a fortnight moving around is comfortable on 10.

Regional plans that also cover Spain

Crossing a border on the same trip? One of these covers the whole route on one eSIM.

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