Looking to add some adventure to your trip in Spain by visiting its natural wonders? Here’s a guide to mobile coverage in Spain’s national parks: Donana in Andalusia, Picos de Europa, Sierra Nevada, and Ordesa and Monte Perdido.
Staying connected in these remote destinations is easy with PrimaSIM. When you purchase a PrimaSIM eSIM for Spain, you get the widest possible coverage with access to the networks of Spain’s leading operators: Vodafone, Movistar, and Orange. Find out where the signal is strong, where it’s spotty, and which network is best to connect.
This largest national park in Spain, spanning three regions (Asturias, Cantabria, and Castile and Leon), features a highly diverse landscape, from alpine meadows to deep gorges and mountain trails, so mobile coverage varies widely. While 3G is often available, it can be inconsistent in remote areas.
In nearby towns and at trailhead parking areas, such as Covadonga (close to Lago de La Ercina and Lago de Enol), Poncebos (the starting point for the funicular to Bulnes), and Las Arenas (near the Cares Gorge), 3G coverage is generally stable. In contrast, coverage in Sotres and Tielve is unstable and may be absent in some spots.
Along trails to Lago de La Ercina mobile connectivity is limited and sometimes unavailable, whereas at Lago de Enol 3G is usually available only near the parking area and the road.
Important: Signal is particularly weak or completely absent in high-mountain areas such as Torre Cerredo and Naranjo de Bulnes, as well as in deep gorges like Desfiladero de los Beyos.
High-altitude and remote villages, for example Bulnes (accessible only by funicular), also have no coverage. However, in Poncebos, located in the Cares River valley, mobile connectivity is often available.
A travel eSIM is the optimal solution for this park, as it allows you to switch between operators in different areas. Movistar usually provides the best coverage, but sometimes Vodafone offers higher speeds. You can read more about the various PrimaSIM eSIM plans for Spain here.
Located in Andalusia, Donana National Park is famous for its wetlands and dunes, attracting birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Its remote location and complex terrain often limit mobile coverage, though internet access is available in certain areas:
Deeper into the park, especially in the central wetlands, mobile connectivity weakens and can be completely absent. With PrimaSIM eSIM it’s best to use the Movistar network, which provides the most reliable coverage in the park, or the Vodafone, which works well near roads and settlements but weakens further inside.
Sierra Nevada National Park is another park in Andalusia, known for its mountain ranges and popular both in summer with trekking enthusiasts and in winter for its ski resorts. Mobile coverage and signal quality vary greatly depending on your location and the network your device connects to.
For example, a reliable signal can often be found in the following areas:
On mountain passes such as Puerto Lobo, Puerto Rey, and Puerto Lumbreras coverage is generally unstable and frequently absent, but 3G is available in some spots, especially when connected to Movistar.
This park, located in the Pyrenees in northern Spain, features canyons, alpine meadows, waterfalls, and mountain peaks, so mobile signal availability and quality vary greatly.
In Torla, the main gateway to the park, you’ll find stable 4G on all major networks available with a PrimaSIM eSIM: Movistar, Vodafone, and Orange. In the small village of Broto, located in the Anisclo River valley, which is a convenient starting point for hikes into Anisclo Canyon, 4G is also stable. However, within the canyon itself, the signal is limited and often completely absent.
In the village of Escuain coverage is weaker and only available in certain areas, mostly as 3G.
Note: at the summit of Monte Perdido and in its surrounding high-mountain areas mobile connectivity is limited or absent due to the terrain.
Mobile coverage across Spain’s main national parks varies greatly depending on location. In cities and many larger villages you’ll usually find stable 4G and even 5G, while in natural areas such as lakes, canyons, and mountain ranges, the signal can be unstable or completely unavailable.
For visiting the parks, we recommend getting a travel eSIM that allows access to multiple networks. You can purchase a PrimaSIM eSIM for Spain with the data amount that fits your needs (from 1 GB to 50 GB) to ensure the best possible coverage during your trip.