Communications

How do I call to and from Spain?

If you wish to make a call to Spain from abroad, you should dial +34 (the code for Spain) followed by the telephone number (9 digits). If you want to call another country from Spain, then dial 00 followed by the country code and the telephone number.

You can make calls from phone boxes. These work with coins or cards available from “estancos” (licensed outlets for tobacco/stamps). If you wish to make national calls within Spain, just dial the number without the prefix. This number should have 9 digits, regardless of whether it is a landline or mobile.

To use your mobile in Spain you should be aware that coverage here uses GSM technology, meaning that it is incompatible with some countries such as the USA or Japan. In this case you will need a tri-band mobile in order to call.

If you have a compatible handset, you should get in touch with your mobile phone company to make sure that you can use your mobile in Spain (they will activate the international roaming service on your account). Once you’ve taken these steps at home, you’ll be able to use your mobile in Spain as if it were a Spanish handset: i.e. you can dial 00 + the country code to make international calls.

How to send a letter, fax or telegram?

You can send letters from anywhere in Spain. To do so you should buy stamps, available at the licensed tobacco shops known as "Estancos". To send the letter or postcard you need to put it in a post box, to be found in the streets, at railway stations and at airports.

You can also leave it at your hotel’s reception for them to send, if they offer this service. If you want to send a package, make a money transfer or send a telegram, then you should go to a branch of the post office (“Correos”).

These offices also offer fax and registered fax services. Faxes can also be sent from most hotels.