Step 4
Power & Connectivity (SIM)
This information is as of 2026/08/11.
Connectivity may vary by region and season.
Voltage & Plug Types
Electrical standards and outlet shapes
⚡230V / 50Hz
🔌Type C / F(Round 2-pin (European standard))
🔄Needed from Japan/US
💡Standard European outlets. Power very reliable.
Buying a SIM Card
Where to buy, costs, and activation process
📱Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, Yoigo
🏪Airport carrier shops, carrier stores, tobacco shops (estancos)
📋Passport or ID required
💰Prepaid SIM from $10-25 for 7-30 days
💡Orange Holidays SIM offers EU roaming; available at airports and estancos.
eSIM & Mobile Wi-Fi
eSIM availability and portable Wi-Fi rental
📶Widely available
🏢Airalo, Holafly, Ubigi, Movistar eSIM, Orange ES eSIM, Vodafone ES eSIM
💰$5-25 for 1-10GB / 7-30 days
💡Holafly unlimited Spain/Europe plan is popular; all major carriers support eSIM.
Wi-Fi Availability
Public Wi-Fi coverage and security
📡Excellent — widely available across the country
🏨Fast and free in all hotels and hostels
☕Free in cafes, restaurants, malls, and many public areas
💡Most Spanish cafes and restaurants offer free WiFi without asking.
Internet Restrictions & VPN
Blocked services and VPN recommendations
🔒None — unrestricted internet
🚫None — all services freely accessible
🛡️Not needed
💡Spain has completely free and open internet access.
Useful Local Apps
Must-have apps for transport, translation, and maps
🚗Uber, Cabify, FreeNow, local metro apps
🗺️Google Maps, CityMapper (Madrid/Barcelona)
💬WhatsApp (essential), Telegram
💡Cabify is a strong Uber alternative; WhatsApp is universal in Spain.
International Calls
How to make international calls and alternatives
📞+34 (Spain)
🆘112 (Police, Fire, Ambulance)
📲Dial 00 + country code + number for international calls
💡All Spanish numbers are 9 digits; mobile numbers start with 6 or 7.