Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Official Languages: Spanish

English is commonly spoken in major tourist areas, larger hotels, airports, and many restaurants, but less so in smaller towns and local businesses. Learning a few basic Spanish phrases is useful.

Mobile Network: Mobile coverage is generally very good in cities, towns, and along major transport corridors. Rural mountain areas and some islands may have weaker coverage in specific spots.

Roaming/SIM/eSIM: For short trips, EU visitors can commonly use roaming under their home plan, subject to provider limits. For non EU visitors, a local SIM can be cost effective for longer stays and usually gives good data value. eSIM is often the easiest option for compatible phones because it can be activated before arrival and avoids finding a shop. Check whether your phone is unlocked and compare roaming charges, local prepaid plans, and eSIM data limits before travel.

Cards are widely accepted in hotels, restaurants, shops, and transport in cities and tourist areas. Carry some cash for small bars, rural areas, local markets, taxis in some places, and small purchases.

Tipping is modest compared with some countries. Service is usually included in menu prices. It is common to round up the bill, leave small change for coffee or drinks, or leave about 5 to 10 percent in restaurants if service was good. Tipping is not usually expected for every transaction.

Plug Type: Type C and Type F

Voltage: 230 V, 50 Hz

Adapter: Visitors from countries using different plug types or 110 V systems commonly need a plug adapter, and some devices may also need voltage compatibility.