Prices in pounds · Three prices checked 6 November 2026
Three roaming in Spain vs a travel eSIM
In Spain, Three uses its Go Roam in Europe prices. Here is what that costs for a long weekend, a week and a fortnight, next to a data-only travel eSIM for the same trip.
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Three vs eSIM in Spain: 3, 7 and 14 days
Three’s lowest published option in Spain for each trip length, next to a Graba SIM Spain plan with about 0.7 GB a day.
- 3 days
- 7 days
- 14 days
Three roamingGraba SIM eSIM
| Trip | Three | Graba SIM eSIM | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| A long weekend3 days | £5.003-day pass | £2.993GB, 15 days | The eSIM is £2.01 less |
| A week7 days | £12.007-day pass | £6.4910GB, 30 days | The eSIM is £5.51 less |
| A fortnight14 days | £24.0014-day pass | £6.4910GB, 30 days | The eSIM is £17.51 less |
What’s included: Three: your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data. Graba SIM: data only, prepaid; your Three SIM stays in your phone for calls and texts. Graba SIM prices are live; Three prices checked 6 November 2026.
Sources: Three roaming (checked 6 November 2026). Prices change; check before you buy.
Graba SIM Spain plans: data, validity and total price
Each plan is a one-off price for one eSIM. It starts when it first connects in Spain, and hotspot use comes out of the same data.
Using your phone in Spain
- AGP Málaga
- ALC Alicante
- PMI Palma de Mallorca
- BCN Barcelona
- MAD Madrid
- 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
- 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.
Going further with Three
- Gibraltar (a day across the border in Gibraltar): Three charges £2.75 a day (Go Roam in Europe).
- Andorra (ski trips to Andorra): Three charges £8 a day (Go Roam Around the World Extra).
- Morocco (ferries from Tarifa to Tangier): Three charges £8 a day (Go Roam Around the World Extra).
What you get for the money
Three Go Roam in Europe
- £2.75 a day if you joined or upgraded on or after 18 December 2025; £2 a day if you joined between October 2021 and December 2025.
- Unlocks your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data a month.
- Three only charges on days you use your phone, but your Spend Cap has to be high enough to cover the daily charge or pass, or roaming can stop.
Graba SIM Spain eSIM
- 4 plan sizes for Spain, from 1GB, 7 days to 20GB, 30 days, each a one-off price.
- Runs on Orange, Movistar in Spain, with 5G where the network offers it.
- Data only. Your Three SIM stays on for calls and texts, so bank codes still reach you in Spain.
Three in Spain: questions
How much does Three roaming cost in Spain?
£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. For a trip, that is 3 days: £5.00 (3-day pass); 7 days: £12.00 (7-day pass); 14 days: £24.00 (14-day pass).
Is a travel eSIM cheaper than Three in Spain?
It depends on the trip. Comparing Three’s lowest published option with a Graba SIM plan of about 0.7 GB a day: 3 days, the eSIM is £2.01 less; 7 days, the eSIM is £5.51 less; 14 days, the eSIM is £17.51 less. Three’s price also includes your UK calls, texts and up to 12 GB of your UK data.
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.