When does an eSIM beat my plan’s EU roaming?
When your network charges a daily fee in Spain, caps roaming data, or you are staying long enough for fair use to apply. If Spain is free on your plan with enough data, you may not need one.
Prices in pounds · for UK travellers
eSIM for Spain from the UK
The Costa del Sol, Mallorca or Tenerife? See what your UK network charges in Spain and what a travel eSIM costs for the same trip, in pounds.
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- QR code by emailinstall before you fly
- Keep your UK numberdata-only eSIM
- 24/7 live chatin the Graba SIM app
- Pay your way
Before you buy: straight answers
Does it work in the Canaries and Balearics?
Yes. They are part of Spain, so a Spain plan covers Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza.
What about Gibraltar?
Gibraltar has its own networks and isn’t part of Spain, so check the plan’s coverage list before a day trip.
What your trip to Spain costs
Set your trip length and how you use your phone. eSIM bars are data-only plans that cover the whole trip; UK network bars use your UK allowance and include calls and texts. EE and O2 don’t publish a price for Spain that we can check, so they aren’t charted.
Sources: Vodafone roaming (checked 6 November 2026) · Three roaming (checked 6 November 2026) · Airalo fixed-data plans (checked 9 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Spain eSIM
How long is your trip?
Pick the trip that sounds most like yours. Every plan is data only, paid once, with no contract.
Prices in GBP
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On every plan here
- Uses Orange and Movistar, with 5G where available
- Starts when you first connect, so you can install it before you fly
- QR code by emailInstall it in minutes
- Keep your numberData only, your SIM stays in
- 24/7 live chatIn the Graba SIM app
- Pay onceNo contract, guest checkout
More options
Other sizes for different kinds of trip.
Only need a day?
A day pass gives you full-speed data for one day, then slower data for the rest of the day.
500MB to 10GB a day
From £1.99
See day passesHow we choose these plans
For each trip we pick the current plan that costs the least while lasting the whole trip and gives about 0.3 to 0.7 GB a day, enough for maps, messages and social media. A plan may last longer than the trip. Everyone uses data differently, so check your phone’s recent data use. “Best value” only appears when that plan also costs the least per GB of all the plans that fit.
Arriving in Spain
- AGP Málaga
- ALC Alicante
- PMI Palma de Mallorca
- BCN Barcelona
- MAD Madrid
- TFS Tenerife South
- ACE Lanzarote
- IBZ Ibiza
Signal where people go
- Costa del Sol and Costa Blanca
- Strong signal in Marbella, Fuengirola, Benidorm and Torrevieja.
- The Balearic Islands
- Mallorca, Menorca and Ibiza are well covered; boat trips to quiet coves can be patchy.
- The Canary Islands
- Part of Spain and the EU, served by Spanish networks. Mountain areas such as Teide National Park have gaps.
- Barcelona and Madrid
- Strong signal in the city and on the metro.
- Andalucía
- Seville, Granada and Córdoba are well covered; white villages in the hills less so.
Networks our Spain plans use: OrangeMovistar
Your UK network in Spain
Spain is in the EU, so check your plan first: it may already include roaming there. What each network publishes for Spain, and a week of it:
| Network | What it charges | 7 days | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
 EE | Varies by plan EE doesn’t publish one price for every country: it prices roaming by destination, plan and start date. Check EE’s roaming tool for Spain. | No published price | EE roaming |
| O2 | O2 Europe Zone O2 treats its Europe Zone separately from O2 Travel, and what you pay in Spain depends on your plan. Check your plan in My O2 before you go. | No published price | O2 roaming |
| Vodafone | Zone B £16 for an 8-day pass or £21 for 15 days in Zone B. Uses your UK calls, texts and data, up to 25 GB a month. | £16.008-day pass | Vodafone in Spain vs eSIM |
 Three | Go Roam in Europe £2.75 a day in Go Roam in Europe (£2 on plans from 2021 to 2025), or £12 for a 7-day pass. Unlocks your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data. | £12.007-day pass | Three in Spain vs eSIM |
Sources: EE (checked 29 October 2026) · O2 (checked 29 October 2026) · Vodafone (checked 6 November 2026) · Three (checked 6 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Graba SIM vs Airalo: the same plans, side by side
Plans with exactly the same data allowance and validity for Spain, both data-only and priced in pounds. Coverage and networks can differ, so check the plan details before you buy.
Highlighted: the lower price for each plan. Holafly sells unlimited data only, priced in US dollars, so it isn’t in this like-for-like table.
Sources: Airalo fixed-data plans (checked 9 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Compare prices for Spain
Know before you go
- Spain is in the EU, so your UK plan may already include roaming there, free or for a daily fee. Check it before you buy an eSIM.
- Gibraltar is a British Overseas Territory with its own networks, not part of Spain, so a Spain-only plan may not work there.
- Ferries from Tarifa and Algeciras to Morocco leave the EU. Turn off data roaming on your UK SIM before you sail.
Crossing a border from Spain?
A Spain plan covers Spain only. This is what your UK network charges next door:
| Going on to | O2 | Three | Vodafone | eSIM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibraltara day across the border in Gibraltar | Europe Zone: check your plan | £2.75 a day (Go Roam in Europe) | Check Vodafone | Gibraltar plans |
| Andorraski trips to Andorra | Europe Zone: check your plan | £8 a day (Go Roam Around the World Extra) | Check Vodafone | Andorra plans |
| Moroccoferries from Tarifa to Tangier | Standard rates | £8 a day (Go Roam Around the World Extra) | Zone D: daily fee | Morocco plans |
Set it up before you fly
- Check your phone is unlocked and supports eSIM on our compatibility page.
- Install the plan at home on Wi-Fi with our iPhone or Android guide.
- When you land at Málaga, switch mobile data to the eSIM and turn on data roaming for it only.
Questions about Spain
Does a Spain eSIM work in the Canary Islands and the Balearics?
Yes. Both are part of Spain and are covered by the same Spanish networks the plan uses. Coverage is good in resorts and towns, with gaps in the mountains and at sea.
Does a Spain eSIM work in Gibraltar?
Gibraltar has its own networks and isn’t part of Spain, so a Spain-only plan may not work there. Check the plan’s coverage list, or use Wi-Fi for a day trip.
Is a travel eSIM cheaper than roaming in Spain?
For a week with about 0.7 GB a day, the Graba SIM 10GB, 30 days plan costs £6.49, less than each published UK network option for Spain (the lowest is Three at £12.00). UK network prices include calls and texts; the eSIM is data only.
What do UK networks charge in Spain?
EE: EE doesn’t publish one price for every country: it prices roaming by destination, plan and start date. Check EE’s roaming tool for Spain. O2: O2 treats its Europe Zone separately from O2 Travel, and what you pay in Spain depends on your plan. Check your plan in My O2 before you go. Vodafone: £16 for an 8-day pass or £21 for 15 days in Zone B. Uses your UK calls, texts and data, up to 25 GB a month. Three: £2.75 a day in Go Roam in Europe (£2 on plans from 2021 to 2025), or £12 for a 7-day pass. Unlocks your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data.
What if something goes wrong?
Live chat in the Graba SIM app is open 24/7. Email and contact-form requests are answered Monday to Friday.
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