The Best Travel Apps for Spain

The navigation standard for Spanish cities

• •Real-time traffic and rerouting
• •Metro, bus, and tram integration in major cities
• •Indoor maps for stations, malls, and museums

Best for offline navigation and hiking trails

• •Fully functional offline including search and routing
• •Walking and hiking trails often missing from Google
• •Community-contributed tips and points of interest

Public transit with personality

• •Accurate real-time departures and disruption alerts
• •Smart route comparisons including walking + transit combos
• •Step-by-step voice navigation underground

Multi-city transit in one app

• •Live arrival times and service disruption notifications
• •Works across Madrid, Valencia, Bilbao, and more
• •Tells you how crowded your train is likely to be

Barcelona's official transport app

• •Metro, bus, tram, and bike-sharing integration
• •Real-time arrivals and service alerts
• •T-mobilitat contactless ticketing

Madrid's official bus tracker

• •Live bus arrival times and capacity indicators
• •Night bus (Búhos) routes when metro closes
• •Accessible stop locations for mobility needs

Málaga's bus network made simple

• •Real-time bus arrivals
• •NFC ticketing for Multi Cards
• •Accessible stop information

Spain's official rail app

• •Book AVE, Alvia, and regional trains
• •Real-time platform notifications
• •Mobile QR tickets, no printing needed

Better interface than Renfe, same trains

• •Unified booking for Spanish and European rail
• •Mobile tickets and seat reservations
• •Real-time delay information

Trains, buses, and flights in one search

• •Compare Renfe, ALSA, FlixBus, and flights
• •Multi-leg journey planning
• •Transparent pricing across providers

Spain's go-to ride-hailing app

• •Fixed pricing shown before the ride
• •Electric vehicle and scooter options
• •Schedule rides in advance

Official taxis plus scooters and more

• •Book official licensed taxis
• •Integrates e-scooters and car-sharing
• •Real-time tracking and fare comparison

Compare rental car agencies

• •Side-by-side price comparisons
• •Pickup in smaller towns often available
• •Travel time estimates vs public transit

Keyless app-based car rental

• •No queues, no paperwork
• •Unlock car with your phone
• •Ideal for spontaneous road trips

The Swiss Army knife of translation

• •Offline translation for Spanish
• •Camera mode for instant sign/menu translation
• •Conversation mode for two-way voice translation

Most accurate translation for complex text

• •Exceptional accuracy for longer sentences
• •Context-aware suggestions
• •Great for Airbnb messages and detailed text

Gamified Spanish practice

• •Bite-sized daily lessons
• •Speech recognition for pronunciation
• •Review sessions based on weak areas

Chat with native speakers

• •Real language practice with locals
• •Text, audio, and video messaging
• •Built-in translation and correction tools

Spain's most popular restaurant reservation app

• •Instant reservations with confirmed availability
• •Exclusive discounts up to 50% off
• •Verified reviews and photos

Crowdsourced restaurant reviews

• •Millions of honest reviews and photos
• •Filters for cuisine, price, dietary options
• •'Best of' lists for each city

Spain's everything-delivery app

• •Food, groceries, pharmacy, and courier services
• •24/7 service in major cities
• •Real-time order tracking

Reliable with English menus

• •Wide restaurant selection
• •Real-time delivery tracking
• •In-app promotions frequently available

Premium restaurant selection

• •Curated restaurant options
• •Accurate delivery times
• •Frequent promo codes

Expert-led food tours in major cities

• •Locally-led tours with insider access
• •Focus on regional dishes and traditions
• •Cultural context beyond guidebooks

Private, personalized food experiences

• •Fully customizable tours
• •Great for families or small groups
• •Local insight with a personal touch

Dine in local homes

• •Home-cooked meals with locals
• •Cooking classes
• •Authentic, non-touristy experiences

The gold standard for hotels in Spain

• •28 million+ listings worldwide
• •Mobile-only discounts of 10%+
• •Free cancellation on most bookings
• •24/7 support in 40+ languages

Live like a local

• •Apartments, villas, even cave homes
• •Local hosts with insider tips
• •Book experiences like cooking classes

Budget backpacker essential

• •Filters for vibe (party, chill, eco-friendly)
• •Verified guest reviews
• •Flexible cancellation on many listings

Last-minute hotel deals

• •Deep discounts on same-day bookings
• •Hotels sorted by category (Basic, Hip, Luxe)
• •24/7 customer support

Best for fee-free foreign spending

• •Real-time exchange rates with low/no fees
• •Instantly freeze/unfreeze lost cards
• •Travel insurance on higher-tier plans

Mobile-first banking for Europe

• •Free international payments and ATM withdrawals
• •Real-time spending insights
• •Quick online account setup

Spain's local Venmo

• •Instant transfers using just a phone number
• •Built into Spanish bank apps
• •Accepted by many shops for small payments

Quick currency conversion

• •Real-time exchange rates
• •Offline mode available
• •Compare multiple currencies at once

Skip-the-line tickets and tours

• •Curated experiences with verified guides
• •Skip-the-line for Sagrada Família, Prado, etc.
• •Flexible cancellation policies

Wide selection with great customer service

• •Huge range of vetted experiences
• •Mobile tickets
• •Easy rebooking

Spain-born tour platform

• •Spanish and English-speaking guides
• •Strong focus on Spain and Latin America
• •Free walking tours available

Discover trending local events

• •Curated recommendations by interest
• •Exclusive access to trending events
• •Candlelight concerts, pop-ups, festivals

Workshops, festivals, and niche events

• •Local workshops and meetups
• •Integrated ticketing
• •Great for discovering pop-up events

Official museum audio guides

• •Partners with major museums and monuments
• •Offline access
• •Interactive maps and suggested routes

GPS-triggered audio tours

• •Immersive storytelling by local experts
• •Works offline after download
• •Navigation syncs with your walking pace

Free expert walking tours

• •Engaging historical storytelling
• •Walking tours across major cities
• •Works completely offline

Minute-by-minute rain predictions

• •MinuteCast precipitation forecasts
• •Severe weather warnings
• •Air quality and UV tracking

Official emergency app

• •Automatic geolocation to emergency responders
• •Real-time alerts for wildfires, floods, road closures
• •Integrated with regional 112 services

Locate nearby medical help

• •Find nearest medical centers
• •First aid advice
• •Emergency posts at major events

Affordable eSIM for data

• •Instant eSIM setup, no physical SIM needed
• •Affordable plans for Spain or all of Europe
• •Works on most modern unlocked phones

Unlimited data eSIM

• •Unlimited data for many destinations
• •24/7 WhatsApp support
• •eSIM activation in minutes

Find free WiFi hotspots

• •Auto-connects to free networks
• •Community-shared passwords
• •Offline WiFi maps

Secure public WiFi connections

• •6,000+ servers in 60+ countries
• •Military-grade encryption
• •Access home country streaming services

Most widely used parking app in Spain

• •Pay for blue/green zone parking remotely
• •Reserve spots in advance
• •Session reminders to avoid fines

Barrier-free garage entry

• •Pay-by-phone with expiry alerts
• •Extend parking remotely
• •License plate recognition at many garages

Reserve spots in advance

• •Guaranteed parking in busy areas
• •Discounts for early booking
• •Wide coverage across major cities

Track runs, rides, and hikes

• •GPS tracking for all activities
• •Heatmaps show popular local routes
• •Segment leaderboards

Day passes to local gyms

• •Pay-per-entry at quality gyms
• •No contracts or memberships
• •Filter by amenities and location

Find doctors and book appointments

• •Comprehensive listings of healthcare providers
• •Verified patient reviews
• •Online booking with calendar sync

Find local events and interest groups

• •Location-based event discovery
• •Great for digital nomads and solo travelers
• •Language exchanges, hikes, social gatherings

Connect with locals (even without staying)

• •Hangouts feature for real-time meetups
• •Cultural exchange opportunities
• •Community events in most cities

Compare transport options and emissions

• •Compare flights, trains, buses, ferries
• •Shows carbon impact of each option
• •Links to booking platforms

Compare carbon emissions for European routes

• •Detailed CO₂ comparison per passenger
• •Uses real rail and air travel data
• •Promotes train as sustainable alternative

Wheelchair accessibility ratings worldwide

• •Crowdsourced ratings for 3 million+ locations
• •Simple color-coded system
• •Searchable by place type

Video assistance for visually impaired users

• •Instant connection to sighted volunteers
• •Available in 180+ languages
• •Specialized help from company support teams

AI narrates the world around you

• •Reads printed and handwritten text
• •Describes surroundings and objects
• •Recognizes faces and currency

Automatic travel journal with GPS tracking

• •Auto-tracks your route in background
• •Add photos, notes, and locations
• •Print photo books with one click

Professional photo editing, free

• •Precision tools like selective adjust and healing
• •One-tap filters plus full manual control
• •RAW file support

Pro-level editing on your phone

• •Non-destructive editing
• •Powerful masking and AI tools
• •Cloud sync across devices