If you do not posses an international telephone card, you may also reach the local international directory by dialing 025. Public phones in Spain accept coins and pre-paid Telefonica credit cards. Some public phones also accept commercial credit cards. Transportation Frequent direct air service is available to major U.S. cities from Madrid and Barcelona. Airports in both Madrid and Barcelona have good bus services to downtown.
Taxis are easily available at major cities all over Spain.
The Embassy has received numerous complaints from American citizens who felt they had been charged an outrageous fee by cab drivers. According to Madrid City Hall Officials, charges for regular size luggage or packages is 100 Pesetas per item, anything smaller is free. A trip to or from Barajas Airport and downtown Madrid ranges from 2000 to 3000 Pesetas. There is a good highway network linking major cities in Spain. The Spanish railway system is extensive.