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Spain eSIM
8 data plans · from £4.10 · instant QR code by email
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Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
8 data plans · from £4.10 · instant QR code by email
Travelling as a group? Buy everyone an eSIM in one checkout and the discount is applied automatically — no code needed. See group pricing
Connects automatically to the strongest signal across Orange, Movistar.
Setup
It takes about a minute. Tap the install link we email you, leave the line switched off, then switch it on when you land — and you're online.
On iPhone (iOS)
On Android
Spain: 10 plans, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 10 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.
7 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Orange, Movistar.
Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure — the plan list above this section is the same data.
No regional bundle includes Spain cover — a single-country plan is the only option here, and it is usually the cheaper one anyway.
A Spain travel eSIM is a digital SIM that downloads straight to your phone — no plastic card, no queuing at an airport counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (the QR code is in there too), and your phone adds a second line alongside your normal SIM. It stays dormant until your trip begins, then connects automatically to Orange, Movistar on 5G where available, LTE everywhere else. Your normal number carries on working for calls and texts while the eSIM handles the data.
Maps, messaging and taxi apps use very little data — roughly 300–500 MB a day. If you add photos, social media and the occasional video, expect to use closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip, a 5 GB plan is usually plenty; for two weeks, tethering, or heavy use, opt for 10 GB or more, or choose a top-up plan you can reload as you go. Spain plans start at £4.10 across 8 sizes, with the per-GB price clearly shown so you can easily spot the best value.
Yes. A Spain travel eSIM is a local data plan rather than international roaming — you pay the price you saw online, and there are no per-megabyte charges from your home network provider. Set the eSIM as your mobile data line, switch data roaming off on your normal SIM, and nothing unexpected turns up on your next bill. Full refund at any time before installation, so buying ahead costs you nothing.
Paella
A famous Valencian rice dish traditionally cooked in a wide, shallow pan over an open fire, featuring saffron, rabbit, chicken, and sometimes snails (or seafood in coastal versions).
Valencia, specifically near the Albufera or Malvarrosa beach.
Jamón Ibérico
Premium cured ham from the Iberian pig, thinly sliced and meltingly tender.
Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid or local charcuteries everywhere.
Patatas Bravas
Fried potato cubes served with a spicy tomato sauce and often garlic aioli.
Tapas bars across the country.
Spain connectivity guide
Spain is one of the better-connected countries in Europe, with dense urban coverage, excellent high-speed rail connectivity and metro systems that keep working underground. The complications are geographic rather than technical: the interior is emptier than visitors expect, the island groups sit at very different distances from the mainland, and two Spanish cities are on the African continent with a border that will quietly move your phone onto a Moroccan network. This guide covers what you actually get and where it stops.
Read the full Spain guide →Tortilla Española
The classic Spanish omelette made simply with eggs, potatoes, and usually onions.
Any traditional café or tapas bar for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Gazpacho
A refreshing, cold soup made of blended raw vegetables, primarily tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and garlic.
Andalusia (Seville, Córdoba) especially during the hot summer.
Churros con Chocolate
Fried dough pastries sprinkled with sugar, dipped into thick, hot, pudding-like chocolate.
Chocolatería San Ginés in Madrid.
Croquetas
Small, lightly breaded and fried fritters typically filled with thick béchamel and jamón or cod.
Tapas bars nationwide.
Pulpo a la Gallega
Tender boiled octopus served over potatoes, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with paprika.
Galician restaurants and seafood spots in coastal cities.
Gambas al Ajillo
Sizzling garlic prawns cooked in olive oil with chili peppers.
Seafood restaurants and traditional taverns.
Pan con Tomate
Toasted bread rubbed with fresh garlic and ripe tomato, drizzled with olive oil.
Catalonia (where it is called Pa amb tomàquet) or anywhere for breakfast.
La Sagrada FamiliaBarcelona
Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished architectural masterpiece, featuring stunning organic designs and towering spires.
2-3 hours · book ahead
AlhambraGranada
A breathtaking Moorish palace and fortress complex with exquisite Islamic architecture and lush gardens.
3-4 hours · book ahead
Prado MuseumMadrid
Spain's premier national art museum, housing an extensive collection of European art, including works by Velázquez and Goya.
3-4 hours · book ahead
Park GüellBarcelona
A public park system composed of gardens and mosaic-covered architectural elements by Gaudí.
2 hours · book ahead
Plaza de EspañaSeville
A spectacular semi-circular brick building and plaza featuring intricate tile work representing Spain's provinces.
1-2 hours
Mosque-Cathedral of CórdobaCórdoba
An immense mosque converted into a cathedral, famous for its mesmerizing forest of striped arches.
2 hours · book ahead
Royal Palace of MadridMadrid
The official residence of the Spanish royal family, featuring lavishly decorated rooms and armories.
2-3 hours · book ahead
City of Arts and SciencesValencia
A futuristic complex featuring a science museum, planetarium, and oceanarium.
Half day
Guggenheim MuseumBilbao
A striking contemporary art museum housed in a spectacular titanium-clad building designed by Frank Gehry.
2-3 hours · book ahead
Santiago de Compostela CathedralSantiago de Compostela
The reputed burial place of Saint James the Great and the historic culmination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.
1-2 hours
AVE (High-Speed Train)
Spain's excellent high-speed rail network connecting major hubs like Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia.
€30 - €100+
Renfe Cercanías / Regional Trains
Commuter and regional rail systems covering areas outside high-speed routes.
€2 - €20
Metro
Efficient underground networks in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Bilbao.
€1.50 - €2.50 per ride
ALSA Buses
The primary intercity bus operator in Spain, offering comfortable long-distance travel.
€10 - €40
Rental Car
Available at airports and major cities.
€30 - €70 per day
Ride-hailing
Cabify, Uber, FreeNow, Bolt
Cabify is a Spanish company and often has the best availability alongside Uber. FreeNow is great for booking official licensed taxis.
Paying for things
Basics
| New Year's Day | January 1 | Everything is closed; public transport on a reduced schedule. |
| Epiphany / Three Kings' Day | January 6 | A major holiday in Spain. Big parades on the evening of the 5th, and most shops closed on the 6th. |
| Labour Day | May 1 | Most businesses and shops closed. |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Peak of the summer holidays; many smaller shops and restaurants close. |
| National Day of Spain | October 12 | Public holiday; military parades in Madrid. |
| All Saints' Day | November 1 | Public holiday; many businesses closed. |
| Constitution Day | December 6 | Often combined with Dec 8 to create a long weekend (puente) where many Spaniards travel domestically. |
| Immaculate Conception | December 8 | Public holiday, closures common. |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Almost everything closed. |
Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.