Postage stamps are on sale in post offices and tobacconists. Post boxes can be recognized by the distinctive yellow and red colours of the postal service.

Telegrammes can be sent from hotels by telephone 902 197 197 from anywhere in Catalonia. They can also be sent from post offices. Large central post offices offer a Fax service.

Phone calls can be made from special telephone offices or from phone boxes. Phone cards are on sale at telephone offices and tobacconists. International dialling codes are displayed in public phone boxes and listed in telephone directories.