Hi there, my recollection, when I bought my Spanish Vodafone Sim Card, was that it came with enough preloaded credit, to get you started. Just insert the card in Spain, key in the pin number and off you go. You can buy additional credit from the Esso Garage at the bottom of the road to Casares. No Spanish needed, just write your mobile number on a piece of paper with the name of your Service Provider and the amount of Euros you want to spend, give this to the Attendant and he will do it immediately. I bought my card through E Bay and it was 2 or 3 months before I activated it without a problem. Vodafone say that after it is activated you must put further Credit on the card within 9 months or you will only be able to receive calls. By the way, enjoying a Beer, on the balcony at Los Granados. Stunning Development, same as the Weather.
Best Wishes,
Chills