Best eSIM for Spain
Updated November 2026
The short answer
The best eSIM for Spain is one that covers the mainland and the islands on the same plan, since Canary and Balearic trips are often priced separately elsewhere. Ours covers Spain on a national network with instant QR delivery and no roaming bill.
Spain plans from Tonavira start at $2.99, with 589 plans to choose from. Every plan is a one-time payment with no subscription and no roaming bill afterwards.
Best for: Beach holidays, island trips and city breaks in Barcelona, Madrid or Seville.
When you should not buy from us
No eSIM suits every trip. These are the cases where something other than our Spain plan is the better buy.
- You are travelling within the EU and already have 'roam like at home' included.
- You are spending a whole season in Spain, where a local prepaid contract wins on price.
What to compare before you buy
The cheapest Spain eSIM is rarely the best one. These are the things that decide whether a plan actually works for your trip.
- Price per gigabyte, not the headline price: a $5 plan with 1 GB costs more per gigabyte than a $13 plan with 5 GB.
- Whether hotspot and tethering are allowed. Many cheap plans block them, which matters the moment you open a laptop.
- What happens when the data runs out: can you top up the same eSIM, or must you buy and install a new one?
- What 'unlimited' means on that plan: almost always a daily allowance at full speed, then a much slower connection.
- Whether validity starts when you buy, when you install or when you first connect. Each of our plan pages says which.
- Whether there is a refund if the eSIM will not work on your phone, and whether a human answers when something goes wrong.
What actually matters in Spain
- Confirm the Canary Islands are included before you buy from anyone. They are part of Spain but outside the EU customs area, and some providers exclude them. Ours includes them.
- Coverage on the mainland and major islands is strong; rural Extremadura and mountain areas are thinner.
- Spain has widespread free Wi-Fi in cafés and hotels, so data use tends to be lower than in Asia.
How much data do you need for Spain?
200–400 MB a day. 5 GB covers a typical ten-day holiday.
Not sure? The data calculator works it out from how you actually use your phone.
Our Spain plans
One-time payment. Each plan page says when its days start.
1 GB
Orange [5G], Movistar [5G]
$2.99
≈ $0.43 / day
3 GB
Orange [5G], Movistar [5G]
$4.99
≈ $0.33 / day
3 GB
Orange [5G], Movistar [5G]
$5.99
≈ $0.20 / day
5 GB
Orange [5G], Movistar [5G]
$6.99
≈ $0.23 / day
10 GB
Orange [5G], Movistar [5G]
$11.99
≈ $0.40 / day
20 GB
Orange [5G], Movistar [5G]
$19.99
≈ $0.67 / day
50 GB
Orange [5G], Movistar [5G]
$43.99
≈ $0.24 / day
Not sure how much you need? Use the data calculator
Questions about eSIMs in Spain
What is the best eSIM for Spain?
Pick a plan that covers your whole stay with some data to spare. We offer 74 Spain plans starting from $2.99, delivered instantly by email and in your account.
Which networks does the Spain eSIM use?
It connects to Orange [5G], Movistar [5G], and your phone switches to the strongest available network automatically.
Can I install my Spain eSIM before I travel?
Yes, on the day you travel: install it on Wi-Fi before you leave. Some plans start counting when the eSIM is installed and others when it first connects in Spain, so installing on the day keeps all your days.
Do I get a phone number with the Spain eSIM?
No, it's data only. Call and message over WhatsApp, FaceTime or Telegram, and keep your regular SIM switched on to receive texts such as bank codes.
How much data do I need for a trip to Spain?
Most travellers use 0.5–1 GB per day for maps, messaging and social media. Streaming video uses much more. Our data calculator gives a personal estimate.
Updated November 2026. Our prices are read from our live catalogue, so the figures above are what we charge today. Full Spain plan details are on the Spain destination page.