14 eSIM plans for Spain, from $2.69 (1GB, 7 days) to $23.19 (50GB, 30 days). Daily or total data, 5 to 30 days. QR code sent by email after payment is confirmed.
Describe how you expect to use data. This extra guidance will not change your selected plan.
Choosing a travel eSIM for Spain
Compare 14 eSIM options currently listed for Spain, starting at $2.69 USD. Choose a validity period that covers your whole trip, then compare the data allowance and the conditions of the plan you want to buy.
Available validity periods: 5 days, 7 days, 10 days, 15 days, 30 days. These are plan validity periods; check when the validity starts before installing or activating your chosen eSIM.
A long weekend in Barcelona, a road trip through Andalusia and a week on Mallorca use data very differently. Install the eSIM before you leave; it comes alive on Vodafone, Orange or Yoigo the first time your phone connects in Madrid or Barcelona. Plans are data only and must be installed and activated within 60 days of purchase.
Barcelona or Madrid city break
Metro routes, Renfe tickets, timed entry to the Sagrada Família or the Prado, and Cabify, Uber or FREENOW rides all run on data. For busy sightseeing days a daily plan suits steady use; choose 2GB per day if you share lots of photos and video.
Andalusia by car
Seville, Granada and the main motorways are well covered; mountain roads in the Sierra Nevada and some rural areas are weaker. Download offline maps and save your Alhambra ticket before you leave Wi-Fi.
The Balearic Islands
Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca are part of Spain on this plan. Signal is good in resorts and towns but weaker on some mountain and coastal roads, so download offline maps before you drive.
Portugal and France
The plan keeps working in Portugal and France, so a day in Lisbon or a drive over the Pyrenees needs no second eSIM. Andorra and Gibraltar are not in the country list.
Which networks does the Spain eSIM use?
It connects through Vodafone, Orange and Yoigo on their 4G/LTE networks. 5G is not guaranteed.
Which other countries does the plan cover?
33 European countries in total, including Portugal, France, Italy and the United Kingdom. Andorra and Gibraltar are not in the country list.
Can I use WhatsApp and video calls?
Yes. WhatsApp, FaceTime and other internet calls run over the eSIM data. The eSIM does not include a Spanish phone number for regular calls or SMS.
How much data do you need in Spain?
Start with what you use away from Wi-Fi: maps, translation and messages need less data than video, video calls or a laptop hotspot. Check your phone’s recent data usage for a useful baseline and leave room for travel days.
Daily-data plans: compare the high-speed allowance for each day and read what happens after it is used. A reduced-speed connection and a high-speed connection are different allowances.
Total-data plans: the allowance is shared across the validity period. This can suit uneven use, but a heavy day can leave less data for the rest of the trip.
Confirm the activation rule and expiry date for the selected plan. Installation does not have the same effect on every provider’s plan.
If you need a laptop connection, check hotspot support on the selected plan.
For a regional plan, confirm that every country on your route is included in its coverage list.
Questions about your Spain eSIM
Can I keep my existing phone number?
On a compatible dual-SIM phone, you can use the travel eSIM for data alongside your home SIM. Keep data roaming off on the home SIM unless you intend to use it, and check your home carrier’s charges for calls and SMS abroad.
When should I install and activate the eSIM?
Install it before you travel while you are on stable Wi-Fi, and keep the eSIM line switched off until you land. Then turn it on and allow data roaming for that eSIM only. Your plan details state whether validity starts at installation or at the first connection in the destination.
Can I order a physical SIM instead?
Physical SIMs are only shipped to addresses in Vietnam. For other trips, choose an eSIM, and check that your phone supports eSIM and is carrier-unlocked before you buy.