Barcelona: signal, data and getting around
Spain, covered by 17 Spain plans from $1.14.
Talisim editorial team · Updated
Quick answer
A Talisim Spain eSIM works in Barcelona: 17 plans from $1.14, 1GB–50GB, up to 3G, 4G, 5G, on Orange, Movistar. Top-ups: yes, on most plans. Data only: no phone number, calls or texts. WhatsApp, FaceTime, Signal and iMessage work over data. Hotspot and tethering work, as far as your phone allows, and use the same data.
Where the signal goes
Strong across the city including the metro. The one place it struggles is inside the Sagrada Família when it's full, which is most of the time.
Getting around
The metro is quick and the grid makes walking easy. Ten-journey tickets are far better value than singles.
Neighbourhoods
Gràcia
Village squares north of the centre, and where the city eats.
El Born
Medieval lanes, and busier every year.
Poble-sec
Below Montjuïc, with a street of tapas bars and no tour groups.
What's on
La Mercè
Late September
Across the city
The city festival: castellers, fire runs and free concerts.
Primavera Sound
Late May to early June
Parc del Fòrum
Networks on site are saturated; agree meeting points.
Elsewhere in Spain
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