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Traveling to Spain? Land Connected.

Spain runs late and runs on the phone: tapas-bar hopping, last-minute museum slots, AVE train times and late dinners all work better with data from touchdown. Install your CGOO eSIM before you fly and you connect the moment you land — no airport SIM queue, no roaming bill, and your own number stays reachable for calls and texts back home.

Choose the Plan That Fits Your Trip

  • Fixed data: 1 GB to 100 GB, valid 3 to 90 days — from light maps-and-messaging trips to heavy streaming and hotspot use.
  • Unlimited & Unlimited Plus: 1 to 30 days at full 5G speeds. A fair usage policy applies — in rare cases speeds may be reduced after 1 GB of use in a day, and full speed resumes the next day.
  • Networks: plans run on major local carriers including Movistar (5G), Orange (5G) and Vodafone (5G). The exact carrier and speed for each plan are listed in its Plan details, right on the plan.
  • Instant delivery: your QR code and installation link are emailed within minutes of checkout. Install before your flight; validity starts on the day you activate.
  • Good to know: your phone must support eSIM (dial *#06# and look for an EID), and your 15-digit IMEI is required at checkout so your eSIM can be provisioned.

Travel Highlights

  • Barcelona: Gaudí’s Sagrada Família and Park Güell, plus the old town lanes of the Gothic Quarter.
  • Madrid: the Prado, Retiro Park, and tapas around La Latina in the evening.
  • Seville: the Alcázar, the cathedral and Giralda tower, and flamenco in Triana.
  • Granada: the Alhambra — book tickets well ahead — and the Albaicín viewpoints at sunset.
  • San Sebastián: pintxos bars in the old town and La Concha beach, a food-lover’s detour.

Getting Around

  • Airport to the city: Madrid Barajas (MAD) connects to the city centre by metro, commuter train and bus; Barcelona El Prat (BCN) connects by train and bus. Use the official taxi rank at the terminal and ignore anyone offering a ride inside the terminal.
  • City transport: metros, buses and trams cover Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia and other major cities, and high-speed trains link the main cities. Buy tickets at a station or in the transit app before you travel.
  • Ride-hailing — yes, widely available: Cabify (Spanish-founded, strong in Madrid and Barcelona), Uber, Bolt and FreeNow all operate in major cities; FreeNow books licensed taxis and is often the most reliable option in smaller cities and in Barcelona, where private-hire rules can require advance booking. Lyft does not operate in Spain. App prices vary with demand, so compare apps before booking.
  • Driving: if you rent a car, check whether your licence needs an International Driving Permit before you arrive, and expect tolls on some motorways and tight parking in historic centres. Full rental details will have their own card later.

Safety and Practical Tips

Spain is generally safe for travelers. The main risks are pickpockets on Barcelona’s metro and around Las Ramblas, and bag-snatching in busy Madrid squares — keep your bag zipped and in front of you. Use official taxis or ride-hailing apps at airports.

Lunch is late (2–4 pm) and dinner later (9 pm and after); many small shops close mid-afternoon. In summer heat, carry water, plan sights for the morning, and book the Alhambra and Sagrada Família well ahead.

Entry and Visa

Visa rules depend on your passport. Many passports enter Spain visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period under Schengen rules; other nationalities need a Schengen short-stay visa applied for before travel. Check the latest requirements for your passport before you book, and make sure your passport is valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen area.

Official information: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Spain) and the Travel to Europe (EU).

Weather and Climate

  • Climate zones: Mediterranean on the east and south coasts and the Balearic Islands (hot, dry summers, mild winters); continental in the centre, including Madrid (hot summers, cold winters); oceanic in the north, including Galicia and the Basque Country (mild, rain all year); and a subtropical climate in the Canary Islands.
  • Madrid at a glance: January averages around 6°C (highs near 10°C, lows near 1°C); July averages around 27°C (highs near 33°C, lows near 20°C). Rain totals around 400 mm a year, mostly in spring and autumn; summers are usually dry.
  • Best months: April, May, September and October are generally the best for sightseeing — mild, with fewer crowds than summer. July and August are the hottest and busiest, and the best for the coast. December to February is mild on the coasts and in the Canary Islands, cold in Madrid and the interior.
  • What to pack: layers all year, plus a light waterproof jacket and comfortable walking shoes. Summer: light clothes, sunscreen, a hat and water — the interior and the south can reach into the high 30s. Winter: a warm coat for Madrid and the interior; a lighter jacket is usually enough on the southern coasts.

Money and Payments

  • Currency and cards: euros (EUR). Cards are widely accepted in shops, restaurants, hotels and transport; contactless is common, with a €50 limit per tap without a PIN in most places. Keep some small cash for markets, small bars and rural areas.
  • WISE and similar travel cards — yes, supported: the Wise card works in Spain wherever Visa or Mastercard is accepted, and a Wise EUR balance means you spend euros without converting each time. Wise also provides an EU IBAN for SEPA transfers. Similar multi-currency cards, such as Revolut, work the same way on the Visa/Mastercard network. Check the card app for current ATM limits and fees before you travel, as these change.
  • Tipping: service is not normally added as a separate charge, and tipping is optional — rounding up, or 5–10% for very good service in restaurants, is appreciated but not expected. Taxi drivers are usually rounded up to the nearest euro.
  • Cash tips: use ATMs in town rather than airport exchange counters, which usually give worse rates, and always choose to pay in euros (local currency) if a terminal or ATM offers to convert to your home currency — that conversion is almost always worse.