Madrid: 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 Madrid: 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
Coverage is excellent, metro included, across all twelve lines. There are virtually no dead zones in the city.
Getting around
The metro is one of the best in Europe and runs until 1.30am. The centre is walkable end to end.
Neighbourhoods
La Latina
Sunday vermouth and the Rastro flea market.
Malasaña
Record shops, bars, and the city's late-night centre of gravity.
Lavapiés
Multicultural and lively, and where a good dinner costs least.
What's on
San Isidro
Mid-May
Across the city
The city's patron saint festival, with free concerts.
Elsewhere in Spain
Installing for the first time? The FAQ has the four steps and the phones that support eSIM.