Compare the best eSIM plans for Spain
Internet from the moment you land in Spain
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- Instant activation
- iPhone and Android compatible
- From €0.30 for 1 GB or more
- 6,200+ plans compared
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€0.30
Cheapest plan, 1 GB or more
6,200+
Spain plans compared
120+
Providers available
5G
Network supported
Entry price measured on fixed-volume plans of 1 GB or more covering the country. Volumes below 1 GB and plans billed per day, whose price is not comparable, fall outside the calculation.
Best eSIM deals for Spain
AbesteSIM
1 GB · 1 day
1 GB
1 day
ES
€0.30
Stellar eSIM
1 GB · 7 days
1 GB
7 days
ES
€0.31
Strongesim
1 GB · 1 day
1 GB
1 day
ES
€0.57
MicroEsim
1 GB · 1 day
1 GB
1 day
ES
€0.84
Ozly eSIM
1 GB · 7 days
1 GB
7 days
ES
€0.86
eSIM.dog
1 GB · 1 day
1 GB
1 day
ES
€0.90
eSIM for Spain at a glance
From
€1.19
For 5 GB / 30 days
Plan duration
1 to 30+ days
Depending on the plan
Local networks
Movistar, Vodafone ES, Orange ES, Yoigo
4G / 5G in major cities
VPN needed?
No
All Western services work normally
Hotspot tethering
Available
On most plans
Compatibility
iPhone XS+ / Android 8.0+
Check your device
Internet in Spain: everything you need to know
Spain shows an internet penetration above 93% and excellent mobile coverage across the peninsula and the islands (source: ITU DataHub, 2024). 4G LTE is available everywhere, including the Canary Islands and the Balearics, and 5G is broadly deployed in every major city. A Spain eSIM gets you onto this network the moment you land in Madrid, Barcelona, Seville or Palma.
- ●4G/5G coverage across every major city (Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Valencia, Bilbao) and the islands (Majorca, Ibiza, Tenerife, Gran Canaria).
- ●Nothing to plan around on speed : the national average is comfortable along the whole coast and in every major city, and no travel use case comes close to its limits.
- ●For EU/EEA travelers, roaming is charged at the domestic rate (RLAH); a dedicated eSIM is still useful for non-EU travelers (UK, Switzerland, US) or to preserve the monthly allowance.
- ●Perfect for Cabify, Uber, Renfe (AVE high-speed trains), Google Maps and booking apps.
Sources: Internet Society Pulse : Spain, ITU DataHub : Spain statistics
Networks and connectivity on the ground
- Average speed
- 83.7 Mbps downloadmeasured 2026 · Internet Society Pulse
- Coverage
- Nationwidemeasured 2025 · Internet Society Pulse
- 5G
- Widely availablemeasured 2025 · Internet Society Pulse
- Local operators
- Movistar · MasOrange · Vodafonemeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
- Public Wi-Fi
- Widely availablemeasured 2026 · Datadopt research
Practical information
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Payments
- Card accepted everywhereATMs everywhere
- Tipping
- Round up the bill
- Power socket
- Type C, Type F230 V, 50 Hz
- Official languages
- SpanishAlso spoken : Catalan, Galician, Basque, OccitanEnglish in tourist areas
- Dialling code
- +34Time zone : Europe/Madrid, Atlantic/Canary
- Emergency numbers
- 112
When to go
- Best time to go
- May, June, September, October
- Shoulder season
- April, November
- Peak season
- July, August
- Seasonal hazards
- Extreme heatJuly, August
Spain is decided by altitude and distance from the sea rather than by latitude. May, June, September and October work almost everywhere: Madrid and Andalusia are still walkable, the coast is warm without being overrun. Summer shifts the case northwards to the Atlantic and the mountains, while the Guadalquivir valley turns into an oven.
Inland heat is a planning constraint
Seville, Cordoba and Madrid produce July afternoons when sightseeing simply stops making sense, and shade becomes part of the route rather than a detail. The Atlantic north, Galicia, Asturias and the Basque Country, is a genuinely different climate in the same weeks.
The day runs later than you expect
Kitchens open late, lunch stretches out, and dinner starts around the time it finishes elsewhere in Europe. Plenty of shops and monuments also shut for several hours in the middle of the day, so a visit scheduled for two in the afternoon is the classic wasted hour.
Timed tickets, booked before the flight
The Alhambra and the Sagrada Familia run on dated, time-stamped entry with quotas that go weeks ahead in high season, and the Alhambra's Nasrid palaces admit you at one printed time only. Book those two before the transport rather than after.
The Canaries are a winter answer
The archipelago has its own climate and works year-round, which is exactly why it fills up while the mainland is cool and wet. It also sits an hour behind Madrid, a detail worth checking when booking a domestic connection.
Iconic sites and coverage
Sagrada Familia
Begun in 1882 and still under construction, Gaudi's basilica is built on a structural idea borrowed from how trees grow. Tower access is a separate booking from general entry, and the stained glass throws a completely different colour in the morning than in the evening.
Alhambra
Palace and citadel of Granada's Nasrid rulers, combining carved stucco, water channels and the terraced gardens of the Generalife. The Nasrid palaces admit you at the exact time printed on the ticket, and missing that slot forfeits them even though the rest of the site stays open.
Prado Museum
The Prado holds the Spanish royal collection and is the definitive place for Velazquez, Goya and Golden Age painting. It rewards picking rooms over completeness, and entry is free for the last hours of the day, with the queue that implies.
Park Guell
Designed by Gaudi as a housing estate that never sold, Park Guell became a public garden of broken-tile mosaic. The monumental zone is ticketed and capped, while the upper park stays free and gives the view back over Barcelona.
Mosque-Cathedral of Cordoba
A great Umayyad mosque with a sixteenth-century cathedral built inside it, the building stacks two architectures without either erasing the other. The forest of two-tone arches is best seen early, when a reduced-rate entry opens before the coach groups.
Camino de Santiago
The Camino is not a site but a network of routes converging on Santiago de Compostela, of which the Camino Frances is the busiest. Stages cross stretches with no dependable coverage, so maps and beds are sorted offline, and the pilgrim credential is stamped at each stop.
Teide National Park
Teide, the highest volcano in Spain, rises over a high plateau on Tenerife, reached by road and then by cable car. The summit crater needs a free but rationed permit applied for in advance, and the cable car closes in high wind without notice.
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Bilbao's titanium building did more for the city than its collections ever did: it turned an industrial port into a destination, to the point of lending its name to the effect. The exterior costs nothing to walk around, and it is often what visitors remember.
Entry and health
- Visa
- Visa-freemeasured 2026 · Destination country's consular authorityPermitted length of stay : 90 days
Sources Internet Society Pulse, Datadopt research, Destination country's consular authority
Datadopt Observatory
Price per GB in Spain: what our data shows
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Spain comes down to 0.08 €/GB, across a sample of 2,852 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip.
Lowest price per GB recorded
0.08 €/GB
Offers in the price sample
2,852
Europe average
0.12 €/GB
World ranking
29 / 215
Spain is 33% cheaper than the Europe regional average (0.12 €/GB).
Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
See the eSIM price Observatory by country →Which eSIM providers for Spain?
Here are the 6 best-placed eSIM providers for Spain, ranked by best price per GB. Prices are expressed per GB so plans of different sizes can be compared on the same basis.
| Provider | Price per GB | From | Max duration | Hotspot | 5G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar eSIM | 0.28 €/GB | 0.31 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| AbesteSIM | 0.30 €/GB | 0.30 € | 15 d | Yes | No |
| 0.42 €/GB | 1.24 € | 10 d | Yes | No | |
| eSIM.dog | 0.47 €/GB | 0.90 € | 30 d | Yes | No |
| Strongesim | 0.52 €/GB | 0.57 € | 30 d | Yes | Yes |
| MicroEsim | 0.69 €/GB | 0.84 € | 7 d | Yes | Yes |
Providers ranked by best price per GB, across plans of at least 1 GB. Source: Datadopt catalogue.
Compare all plans →Device compatibility
eSIM is built into every iPhone XS and later, as well as Samsung Galaxy S20+, Google Pixel 3a+ and most high-end Motorola, Oppo, Sony and Xiaomi models.
Not sure about your device? Check compatibility here.
How to install your eSIM for Spain
- 1. Compare offers on https://www.datadopt.com/en/compare/es
- 2. Browse our partners' eSIM offers and choose the data volume and duration that fit your trip.
- 3. Purchase the eSIM plan that best fits your needs on our partner's site.
- 4. Receive a QR code by email after purchase.
- 5. Before you leave or during your stay, add the eSIM to your smartphone (Note: a stable Wi-Fi connection may be required during this step.)
- 5.1. On iPhone: Settings > Mobile Data > Add Plan > Scan the QR code
- 5.2. On Android: Settings > Connections > SIM card manager > Add a mobile plan
- 6. Once you arrive, turn on the data of your eSIM and enjoy reliable internet in Spain.
First eSIM? The full walkthrough, with iOS and Android screenshots, lives in our guide how to install an eSIM on your smartphone.
Frequently asked questions
Do eSIMs really work in Spain?
Yes. The vast majority of international eSIMs connect to Movistar, Vodafone ES or Orange ES the moment you land. Coverage is excellent country-wide.
Do I need a VPN in Spain?
No. All Western services (Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, X, YouTube) work normally.
Can I use my EU plan in Spain?
Yes, EU roaming is included at domestic rates for EU subscribers. A dedicated eSIM is still useful if your plan is from outside the EU (UK, US, CH) or to preserve your monthly allowance.
What's the best eSIM for Barcelona or Madrid?
Both cities have full 5G coverage. For a short trip (≤ 7 days) a 3 to 5 GB plan is enough. For 2 weeks of heavy use, target 10 to 15 GB.
Do eSIMs work in the Canary Islands and Balearics?
Yes. Most international Spain eSIMs cover the Canary Islands and Balearics with no extra fees. Check on the plan page.
Can I share my connection with other devices?
Most Spain eSIM plans allow hotspot tethering. The detail appears on each plan page on Datadopt.
How much does an eSIM cost in Spain, and is it cheap?
According to the Datadopt Observatory, the lowest price per GB recorded in Spain comes down to 0.08 €/GB, across a sample of 2,852 fixed-volume offers retained for the measurement. That floor is reached on large data bundles : a 5 GB plan over 30 days costs noticeably more per GB. The real differentiator is still the depth of the offer : the more plans compete, the easier it is to find the duration and data volume that fit your trip. Spain is 33% cheaper than the Europe regional average (0.12 €/GB). In our global ranking of well-covered eSIM markets, Spain sits at position 29 of 215 by price per GB (1 = cheapest). Source: Datadopt eSIM Price Observatory, 170,286 plans analysed, measured 1 September 2026.
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