E-sim for both portugal and Spain

[mainardguy]

Buen Camino everyone. First timer here. Going to be starting my camino from porto at the end of this month and trying to find an e-sim that will work in both Portugal and Spain. I will there for approx 35 days. Should I buy online before I leave or just get at the airport when I arrive?

 

[LuckyOnMaui]

Buen Camino everyone. First timer here. Going to be starting my camino from porto at the end of this month and trying to find an e-sim that will work in both Portugal and Spain. I will there for approx 35 days. Should I buy online before I leave or just get at the airport when I arrive?

Boost Mobile, Airolo and T-Mobile have esim plans that work all over the world. At your last location in your home country, take out physical sim card and switch to esim. If you're doing regula sim card, purchase from Vodafone at the airport when you arrive. I've found their reps honest and helpful.

 

[kaesler]

I’m just back from this walk. I ordered an eSIM online from travel.vodaphone.com before I left and installed it. I then activated it when I landed in Portugal. It worked very well and was not very expensive.

There was one adjustment I needed to make whenever I crossed a national border, e.g. after walking across the bridge into Tui. I needed to change the “Network Selection” iPhone setting from “Automatic” to one for Spain. Did similar when I took a bus back into Portugal.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

If you want to keep the same SIM or eSIM for 35 days you should look into being able to recharge it online in Spain or Portugal. It's been reported that SIMs bought in Portugal can't be recharged once in Spain. It's not a crisis as you could always buy a new SIM but if you want to retain the same phone number for the length of the trip you have to consider the recharge.

 

[christianjule]

I’ve just finished my Camino SJPDP. to Burgos. I used Holafly eSIM, covers the whole of Europe, worked brilliantly, will use on my next Camino stage.

 

[hhw]

alosim’s Mediterranean Europe esim includes Portugal and Spain, as well as France and Italy. I haven’t used mine for more then 30 days yet so can’t address top-up/recharge, but I had no problems and had to do nothing when I went from France to Spain.

 

[LuckyOnMaui]

I’m just back from this walk. I ordered an eSIM online from travel.vidaohone.com before I left and installed it. I then activated it when I landed in Portugal. It worked very well and was not very expensive.

There was one adjustment I needed to make whenever I crossed a national border, e.g. after walking across the bridge into Tui. I needed to change the “Network Selection” iPhone setting from “Automatic” to one for Spain. Did similar when I took a bus back into Portugal.

travel.vidaohone.com doesn't seem to work. Can you kindly clarify? Thanks!

 

[amchara]

Suggest you check out either airarlo or saily eSim to set up data only, either before or after you arrive, very easy.

 

[Raulvamir]

In my recent Camino I used Aíralo. I just got data. Something like $8.00 for 3Gb. It is like having wifi all the time. I did not have a number but could call with WhattApp to other countries from any location. It allowed me to use google map or any gps based map. I also posted pictures from anywhere if I wanted. It lasted me for about 12 days. I would use it again.

 

[Cuttooth]

I am going to be traveling before and after the Camino so I got an eSim from Vodaphone that I can top up as needed for up to 90 days. https://travel.vodafone.com/product-details?i_code=CS-F-12-CTA

 

[Ernie Fraser]

Buen Camino everyone. First timer here. Going to be starting my camino from porto at the end of this month and trying to find an e-sim that will work in both Portugal and Spain. I will there for approx 35 days. Should I buy online before I leave or just get at the airport when I arrive?

 

[Ernie Fraser]

Airalo has a regional e-sim that covers Spain and Portugal (and other countries). It is inexpensive and it has worked well for me.

 

[trecile]

I’m just back from this walk. I ordered an eSIM online from travel.vidaohone.com before I left and installed it

travel.vidaohone.com doesn't seem to work. Can you kindly clarify? Thanks!

I think that @kaesler meant travel.vodaphone.com

Vodafone Travel eSIM Europe

Buy your Vodafone Travel eSIM, install it quickly and enjoy our fast internet in Europe.

travel.vodafone.com

 

[loohoorn]

I bought a SIM from Vodafone store in Barcelona. I'll be traveling all over Europe. 50 Gigabytes for 15 Euro for 30 days and can renew online. Data only, but I've been using WhatsApp for calls and texting. It's been working great so far.

 

[CalgaryLynn]

Boost Mobile, Airolo and T-Mobile have esim plans that work all over the world. At your last location in your home country, take out physical sim card and switch to esim. If you're doing regula sim card, purchase from Vodafone at the airport when you arrive. I've found their reps honest and helpful.

I had a different experience with Vodaphone, I purchased in Porto and it only worked in Portugal even though I stressed to the woman in the store I needed for both countries. She assured me it would work in Spain and it didn't. Just be careful when you purchase your plan.

 

[Rick of Rick and Peg]

I had a different experience with Vodaphone, I purchased in Porto and it only worked in Portugal even though I stressed to the woman in the store I needed for both countries. She assured me it would work in Spain and it didn't. Just be careful when you purchase your plan.

I don't know when the EU mandated that SIMs work throughout the EU but they should now. Be sure to check your phone settings though to ensure that roaming is enabled.

 

[CalgaryLynn]

Yes, I figured that out eventually but I still didn't get coverage in Spain. I think I was sold the wrong package by the salesperson which is why I advised caution when buying.

 

[Velas08]

Buen Camino everyone. First timer here. Going to be starting my camino from porto at the end of this month and trying to find an e-sim that will work in both Portugal and Spain. I will there for approx 35 days. Should I buy online before I leave or just get at the airport when I arrive?

Hey Mainarguy, It depends on the provider and the data plan. But, you can usually activate your virtual SIM card before travelling. At least that's what it says in an article by one of the providers here. First of all, I recommend that you don't get hung up on the brand, as they all work with the same providers anyway. Look first and foremost at having a user-friendly app, 24/7 online support, and cost. And good luck on your first trip mate