The short verdict
For most visitors to Spain, Flysimio on Orange Spain is a strong value pick at the plan sizes most visitors buy — the dated price index below shows exactly where we come out ahead of Airalo, Nomad and Holafly and where we do not. Orange has the most extensive rural and island coverage in Spain. Holafly's unlimited plan is the right call only for heavy streaming or hotspot use. The Canary and Balearic Islands are fully covered by standard Spain plans since they are part of Spain and the EU. See the live plan prices below.
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Spain eSIM price index — October 2026
Across 4 providers and 16 plans compared in October 2026, the cheapest Spain eSIM data on a standard 3–50 GB plan works out at $0.85/GB (Flysimio, priced live). On the same measure the cheapest rival plan is Nomad at $0.70/GB — cheaper than our best equivalent plan, which costs 21% more per gigabyte.
| Provider | Plan | Price | Price per GB | Network | Best for | Price checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomad | 50 GB / 30 days | $35.00 | $0.70/GB | Orange / Movistar | Easy app | Oct 8, 2026 |
| FlysimioBuy$42.50 | 50 GB / 30 days | $42.50 | $0.85/GB | Movistar / Orange | Live | |
| FlysimioBuy$20.50 | 20 GB / 30 days | $20.50 | $1.02/GB | Movistar / Orange | Live | |
| Nomad | 20 GB / 30 days | $21.00 | $1.05/GB | Orange / Movistar | Easy app | Oct 8, 2026 |
| FlysimioBuy$10.70 | 10 GB / 30 days | $10.70 | $1.07/GB | Movistar / Orange | Live | |
| FlysimioBuy$5.95 | 5 GB / 30 days | $5.95 | $1.19/GB | Movistar / Orange | Live | |
| FlysimioBuy$3.75 | 3 GB / 15 days | $3.75 | $1.25/GB | Movistar / Orange | Live | |
| Nomad | 10 GB / 30 days | $14.00 | $1.40/GB | Orange / Movistar | Easy app | Oct 8, 2026 |
| FlysimioBuy$1.43 | 1 GB / 7 days | $1.43 | $1.43/GB | Movistar / Orange | Live | |
| Nomad | 5 GB / 30 days | $9.00 | $1.80/GB | Orange / Movistar | Easy app | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Nomad | 1 GB / 7 days | $4.00 | $4.00/GB | Orange / Movistar | Easy app | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Airalo | Unlimited (3 GB/day) / 7 days | $23.50 | — | Orange | Coverage & app | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Holafly | Unlimited / 7 days | $24.50 | — | Orange / Movistar / Vodafone / Yoigo | Unlimited data | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Airalo | Unlimited (3 GB/day) / 30 days | $63.00 | — | Orange | Coverage & app | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Holafly | Unlimited / 30 days | $66.50 | — | Orange / Movistar / Vodafone / Yoigo | Unlimited data | Oct 8, 2026 |
| FlysimioBuy$73.50 | Unlimited (2 GB/day) / 30 days | $73.50 | — | Movistar / Orange | Live |
- Airalo · Unlimited (3 GB/day) / 7 days: Airalo bills this as "Unlimited": 3 GB per day at full speed, then throttled to about 1 Mbps. Airalo's Spain store lists unlimited packages only.
- Holafly · Unlimited / 7 days: Unlimited with no daily high-speed cap; Holafly applies a fair-use policy for at most one day at a time.
- Airalo · Unlimited (3 GB/day) / 30 days: Airalo bills this as "Unlimited": 3 GB per day at full speed, then throttled to about 1 Mbps.
- Holafly · Unlimited / 30 days: Unlimited with no daily high-speed cap; Holafly applies a fair-use policy for at most one day at a time.
- Flysimio · Unlimited (2 GB/day) / 30 days: 2 GB per day at full speed, then 1 Mbps. Sold as 1–30-day passes; 30 days is priced here for comparison.
How this table is priced. Flysimio prices are read live from our carrier catalog every time this page loads, so the figure here is the figure at checkout. Competitor prices are the US-dollar price shown on each provider's own site, read on the date in the last column and linked to the page we read it from; promotional prices are marked alongside the list price. Price per GB is the plan price divided by its included data — unlimited passes have no per-GB figure and are ranked by total price instead. Full method: how we test, the eSIM Price Index and what an eSIM costs.
- Nomad — checked Oct 8, 2026 — www.nomadesim.com/spain-eSIM
- Airalo — checked Oct 8, 2026 — www.airalo.com/spain-esim
- Holafly — checked Oct 8, 2026 — esim.holafly.com/esim-spain/
Orange vs Movistar vs Vodafone ES
| Carrier | Coverage | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Orange ES | Best rural, best islands | Any trip including countryside, Canary Islands, south |
| Movistar (Telefonica) | Strong in cities and north | Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, San Sebastian |
| Vodafone ES | Good urban, moderate rural | City breaks |
| MasMovil / Yoigo | Budget urban | Major cities only |
Which Spain eSIM for your trip?
| Trip type | Recommended | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Barcelona or Madrid city break | Flysimio 3 GB / 15 days (Orange)Buy$3.75 | 3 GB is plenty for a city trip |
| Andalucia road trip (Seville, Granada, Malaga) | Flysimio 10 GB / 30 days (Orange)Buy$10.70 | Orange has best rural Andalucia coverage |
| Mallorca or Ibiza | Flysimio 5 GB (Orange) | Orange has strong Balearic Islands coverage |
| Canary Islands (Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote) | Flysimio 5 GB (Orange) | Orange covers all main Canary Islands |
| Camino de Santiago pilgrimage | Flysimio 5 GB (Orange) | Rural northern Spain; Orange has best signal on the routes |
| Digital nomad (hotspot) | Holafly unlimited | Unlimited for heavy city-based use |
Coverage across Spain
- Madrid and Barcelona: 5G on all carriers.
- Seville, Valencia, Malaga, Bilbao: 4G LTE on all carriers; 5G on Orange and Movistar.
- Rural Andalucia and Castilla: 4G on Orange; Movistar and Vodafone patchy in remote areas.
- Canary Islands: Strong 4G on Orange across all major islands; weaker in rural interior of Gran Canaria and Tenerife.
- Pyrenees mountains: 4G on Orange in ski resorts and valley towns; no signal on high passes.
Spain eSIM vs a Spanish SIM card
A Spanish prepaid SIM from Movistar, Orange, Vodafone or a budget brand is cheap, but Spain requires ID registration for every prepaid SIM, so you show your passport in a shop or at an airport counter before it works. A travel eSIM is bought online and installed before you fly, connects to Movistar and Orange when you land at Madrid or Barcelona, and leaves your home SIM in the phone. For a stay of a month or more in Spain, a local SIM is usually cheaper per gigabyte.
| Flysimio Spain eSIM | Spanish prepaid SIM | |
|---|---|---|
| Where you buy it | Online, before you fly | Carrier shop or airport counter |
| ID | None in Spain | Passport registration required |
| Network | Movistar and Orange | The carrier you buy from |
| Spanish phone number | No (data-only) | Yes |
| Home number | Stays active on your regular SIM | Removed while the Spanish SIM is in |
Calls, texts and WhatsApp in Spain
WhatsApp is how most of Spain communicates, and it works normally over the eSIM data while staying on your home number. The eSIM is data-only, so there is no Spanish number for SMS. Phone settings (data roaming, airplane mode, keeping your number) are covered step by step in how to use an eSIM abroad.
Crossing into Portugal or France? A Spain eSIM covers Spain only, including the Balearic and Canary Islands; Gibraltar has its own network. For a multi-country route, the Europe eSIM covers Spain, Portugal and France on one plan on its 33-, 34- and 41-country tiers, and the 33- and 41-country tiers also include Gibraltar.
Installing your Spain eSIM
- Buy before departure — install on Wi-Fi at home.
- Open the Flysimio email for the QR code.
- iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → Use QR Code.
- Android: Settings → Network & Internet → SIMs → Add SIM.
- Scan the QR code. Installation takes under 30 seconds.
- Label it "Spain" and set as data line.
- Turn off Data Roaming on your home SIM only.
- Your phone connects to Orange Spain when you land at Madrid (MAD), Barcelona (BCN), or Malaga (AGP).
Frequently asked questions
Which SIM card is best for tourists in Spain?
For most visits, a travel eSIM rather than a SIM card: no passport registration, nothing to buy on arrival, and it runs on Movistar and Orange. A Spanish prepaid SIM is cheaper per gigabyte for long stays and is the only way to get a Spanish number.
Does a Spain eSIM work in Gibraltar?
No. Gibraltar has its own mobile network, so a Spain plan does not cover it. The 33- and 41-country tiers of the Flysimio Europe eSIM include Gibraltar along with Spain.
Do I turn off roaming when using an eSIM in Spain?
Turn data roaming on for the Spain eSIM and off for your home SIM. The eSIM settings guide has the exact steps for iPhone and Android.
What is the best eSIM for Spain?
Flysimio is the value pick for Spain in 2026 at typical plan sizes — cheaper than Nomad at 5 GB when we checked in October 2026, though Nomad undercuts us on large plans. Orange has the widest coverage in Spain including rural areas and islands, and Flysimio offers the lowest price. Airalo uses the same Orange network but costs nearly double.
Does Spain eSIM work in the Canary Islands?
Yes. The Canary Islands are part of Spain (and the EU), so any Spain eSIM covers Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, and the other islands. Orange has the best coverage across the Canary Islands.
Does Spain eSIM work in Mallorca and Ibiza?
Yes. The Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca, Formentera) are part of Spain and covered by all Spain eSIM plans. Coverage is strong on the main islands; smaller islets have limited signal.
Is Holafly good for Spain?
Holafly is a solid choice for Spain if you need unlimited data, particularly for city-based travel in Madrid or Barcelona. They route through Movistar, which is strong in cities. For rural and island coverage, Orange (Flysimio) is better.
Does a Spain eSIM work in Portugal?
No. Spain and Portugal are separate countries with different networks. A Spain-specific eSIM works only in Spain. For a combined Spain and Portugal trip, use Flysimio's regional Europe eSIM, which covers both countries.
Do I need eSIM or can I roam from the EU?
EU-based travelers can use their home plan in Spain under EU roaming rules at no extra charge. Non-EU travelers (USA, UK, Australia, Canada) face roaming charges of $10–$15 per day. A Spain eSIM from Flysimio is far cheaper.
Which eSIM should I buy for Spain?
Flysimio's 5 GB plan on Orange Spain is the best price for the country's widest-coverage carrier. Airalo routes through Orange too but charges significantly more.
Is an eSIM worth it for a short trip to Spain?
Yes. At around $7.25 for 5 GB on Orange Spain, an eSIM undercuts roaming immediately, runs on the network with Spain's most extensive rural and island coverage, and installs before you fly.
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Maya Okafor
Senior Travel Connectivity Editor
Maya has tested eSIMs across 40+ countries over five years of full-time travel — from Tokyo subways to Patagonian backroads. She runs Flysimio’s hands-on network and speed testing.