4G & 5G Coverage in Spain: What to Expect
eSIM from 1,00 USD · 500 MB. Networks: Orange (4G), Vodafone (4G).
Real-world coverage in Spain
4G coverage is generally good in cities and major roads. 5G is expanding — available in some capital cities and tech hubs. In practice, most travel eSIMs use 4G/LTE.
Known problem areas
- Pyrenean mountain roads and remote valleys
- Rural Extremadura and Sierra Nevada hiking trails
- Ferry crossings to Ibiza / Formentera
- Old city underground areas and some Metro tunnels
Coverage by city
- Madrid: Excellent coverage; Metro has 4G on most lines.
- Barcelona: Strong 5G; L9 Sud Metro reaches airport. Crowds slow cell speeds at peak.
- Seville: Good coverage; historic Alcázar interiors can block signal.
- Valencia: Solid 4G/5G; beach areas and the old town well-covered.
- Málaga: Good coverage; Costa del Sol resort strip reliable.
- Bilbao: Solid urban coverage; Basque mountain routes can dip.
Tip: if you're visiting rural areas or national parks, download offline maps and don't count on permanent signal.