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Spain eSIM

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Spain 10 GB · 30 days (×1)$12.99

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$1.30 / GB · $0.43 / day

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Setup

Set the eSIM up before you fly to Spain

Set up your eSIM before you travel. Install it once from the link in your email, switch it on when you arrive, and you’re online.

On iPhone (iOS)

  1. After purchase, open the confirmation email and tap the install link — the eSIM adds itself (iOS 17.4+). Older iPhone: Settings → Cellular → Add eSIM → scan the QR from the same email.
  2. Label the plan (e.g. “vigxo travel”) and set your home line to keep calls/SMS.
  3. Turn on Data Roaming for the vigxo line — this uses the local partner network, not your home carrier.

On Android

  1. Tap the Android install link in your email (recent Android) — or Settings → Network & internet → SIMs → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
  2. Download the profile and set vigxo as your Mobile data line.
  3. When you land, turn on data roaming for the vigxo line so that line can use the local network.

Good to know

  • Works on eSIM-capable phones (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Older or carrier-locked phones may not support eSIM.
  • Install before you fly on Wi‑Fi — you only need to enable it when you land, no signal required to set up.
  • Data-only plans: keep your home SIM active for calls and texts. Use WhatsApp/FaceTime over data.
  • Prices are final at checkout. Full refund before you install the eSIM.

What you can actually buy for Spain

8 plans for Spain, from 3 to 50 GB. Validity runs from 1 day to 180 days. 8 of them run on 5G where the local network has it.

8 plans can be topped up without installing a second eSIM. Plans run on Orange, Movistar.

Counted from our live catalogue, not a marketing figure. The list above shows the best-priced plan for each size and validity; the count here includes every plan.

Regional plans that also cover Spain

50 regional plans include Spain. The widest covers 127 countries — worth it if Spain is one stop of several, rather than the whole trip.

Regional coverage starts at $4.99 for 3 GB over 15 days.

How eSIMs work in Spain

A travel eSIM for Spain is a digital SIM your phone downloads — no plastic card, no airport pickup counter. You buy online, tap the install link we email you (a QR code is included too), and it installs a second line alongside your existing SIM. Install it on Wi-Fi before you fly. When you land in Spain, turn on data roaming for that line so it can use Orange, Movistar on 5G where available and LTE everywhere else. Your home number keeps working for calls and texts; the eSIM carries the data.

How much data do you need in Spain?

Maps, messaging and rideshare apps are light — roughly 300–500 MB a day. Add photos, social and the occasional video and you’re closer to 1 GB a day. For a one-week trip a 5 GB plan is comfortable; for two weeks, sharing, or heavy use, choose 10 GB or more, or a reloadable plan you can top up on the go. Spain plans start at $4.99 across 8 sizes, with the per-GB price shown on every one so the right choice is obvious.

What do you pay for data in Spain?

A travel eSIM for Spain is a local data plan. You pay the price shown at checkout. Set the eSIM as your data line and turn data roaming off on your home SIM, so your home carrier does not add this trip's data to your bill. Full refund before you install.

Setting up your Spain eSIM

  1. 1. Buy a plan — your install link and QR code arrive by email right after payment.
  2. 2. While you’re still on Wi-Fi before you fly, tap the install link in your confirmation email — or open Settings → Cellular/Mobile Data → Add eSIM and scan the QR.
  3. 3. Land in Spain, turn on data roaming for the eSIM line, and you’re online.

Spain connectivity guide

Spain is one of the better-connected countries in Europe, with dense urban coverage, excellent high-speed rail connectivity and metro systems that keep working underground. The complications are geographic rather than technical: the interior is emptier than visitors expect, the island groups sit at very different distances from the mainland, and two Spanish cities are on the African continent with a border that will quietly move your phone onto a Moroccan network. This guide covers what you actually get and where it stops.

Read the full Spain guide →

What to eat in Spain

Paella

A famous Valencian rice dish traditionally cooked in a wide, shallow pan over an open fire, featuring saffron, rabbit, chicken, and sometimes snails (or seafood in coastal versions).

Valencia, specifically near the Albufera or Malvarrosa beach.

Jamón Ibérico

Premium cured ham from the Iberian pig, thinly sliced and meltingly tender.

Mercado de San Miguel in Madrid or local charcuteries everywhere.

Patatas Bravas

Fried potato cubes served with a spicy tomato sauce and often garlic aioli.

Tapas bars across the country.

Tortilla Española

The classic Spanish omelette made simply with eggs, potatoes, and usually onions.

Any traditional café or tapas bar for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Gazpacho

A refreshing, cold soup made of blended raw vegetables, primarily tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, and garlic.

Andalusia (Seville, Córdoba) especially during the hot summer.

Churros con Chocolate

Fried dough pastries sprinkled with sugar, dipped into thick, hot, pudding-like chocolate.

Chocolatería San Ginés in Madrid.

Croquetas

Small, lightly breaded and fried fritters typically filled with thick béchamel and jamón or cod.

Tapas bars nationwide.

Pulpo a la Gallega

Tender boiled octopus served over potatoes, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with paprika.

Galician restaurants and seafood spots in coastal cities.

Gambas al Ajillo

Sizzling garlic prawns cooked in olive oil with chili peppers.

Seafood restaurants and traditional taverns.

Pan con Tomate

Toasted bread rubbed with fresh garlic and ripe tomato, drizzled with olive oil.

Catalonia (where it is called Pa amb tomàquet) or anywhere for breakfast.

What to see in Spain

La Sagrada FamiliaBarcelona

Antoni Gaudí’s unfinished architectural masterpiece, featuring stunning organic designs and towering spires.

2-3 hours · book ahead

AlhambraGranada

A breathtaking Moorish palace and fortress complex with exquisite Islamic architecture and lush gardens.

3-4 hours · book ahead

Prado MuseumMadrid

Spain's premier national art museum, housing an extensive collection of European art, including works by Velázquez and Goya.

3-4 hours · book ahead

Park GüellBarcelona

A public park system composed of gardens and mosaic-covered architectural elements by Gaudí.

2 hours · book ahead

Plaza de EspañaSeville

A spectacular semi-circular brick building and plaza featuring intricate tile work representing Spain's provinces.

1-2 hours

Mosque-Cathedral of CórdobaCórdoba

An immense mosque converted into a cathedral, famous for its mesmerizing forest of striped arches.

2 hours · book ahead

Royal Palace of MadridMadrid

The official residence of the Spanish royal family, featuring lavishly decorated rooms and armories.

2-3 hours · book ahead

City of Arts and SciencesValencia

A futuristic complex featuring a science museum, planetarium, and oceanarium.

Half day

Guggenheim MuseumBilbao

A striking contemporary art museum housed in a spectacular titanium-clad building designed by Frank Gehry.

2-3 hours · book ahead

Santiago de Compostela CathedralSantiago de Compostela

The reputed burial place of Saint James the Great and the historic culmination of the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage.

1-2 hours

Getting around Spain

AVE (High-Speed Train)

Spain's excellent high-speed rail network connecting major hubs like Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, and Valencia.

€30 - €100+

Renfe Cercanías / Regional Trains

Commuter and regional rail systems covering areas outside high-speed routes.

€2 - €20

Metro

Efficient underground networks in Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, and Bilbao.

€1.50 - €2.50 per ride

ALSA Buses

The primary intercity bus operator in Spain, offering comfortable long-distance travel.

€10 - €40

Rental Car

Available at airports and major cities.

€30 - €70 per day

Ride-hailing

Cabify, Uber, FreeNow, Bolt

Cabify is a Spanish company and often has the best availability alongside Uber. FreeNow is great for booking official licensed taxis.

Practical things worth knowing in Spain

Paying for things

  • Universally accepted across Spain, even for items under €5.
  • Highly prevalent and reliable.
  • Cash still useful for: Small traditional markets, Tips left on the table, Rural bars and cafes
  • Local wallets: Bizum

Basics

  • Emergency number: 112
  • Plugs: Type C, Type F · 230V
  • Tap water: yes
  • Not obligatory. Locals might leave a few coins or round up the bill for good table service or in taxis.

Public holidays in Spain

New Year's DayJanuary 1Everything is closed; public transport on a reduced schedule.
Epiphany / Three Kings' DayJanuary 6A major holiday in Spain. Big parades on the evening of the 5th, and most shops closed on the 6th.
Labour DayMay 1Most businesses and shops closed.
Assumption of MaryAugust 15Peak of the summer holidays; many smaller shops and restaurants close.
National Day of SpainOctober 12Public holiday; military parades in Madrid.
All Saints' DayNovember 1Public holiday; many businesses closed.
Constitution DayDecember 6Often combined with Dec 8 to create a long weekend (puente) where many Spaniards travel domestically.
Immaculate ConceptionDecember 8Public holiday, closures common.
Christmas DayDecember 25Almost everything closed.

Recurring dates — the day these fall on moves year to year.

Networks in Spain

Plans for this destination run on Orange, Movistar.

Networks
Orange (5G), Movistar (5G)
5G
8 of 8 plans on this page are marked 5G in the catalogue.
Hotspot
Hotspot & tethering supported
APN
Set automatically on install. If the phone does not set it, use the install guide. Do not type an APN from somewhere else. Install guide

Checked 20 Oct 2026. Source: the plan catalogue on this page (operators, networks, and 5G flags).

Before you buy

Spain eSIM — questions, answered

When does my Spain eSIM start counting?
Your validity window starts when the eSIM first connects to a network in Spain, not when you buy it — so you can install it before you fly and it only begins on arrival.
Will my phone work in Spain?
You need an eSIM-capable, carrier-unlocked phone (iPhone XR/XS+, Pixel 3+, Samsung Galaxy S20+). Check the compatibility page before you buy — and if it turns out your phone can’t use it, you get a full refund since nothing was installed.
Can I keep my number and WhatsApp in Spain?
Yes. Your vigxo plan is data-only, so your primary SIM stays active for calls, texts and your usual number. WhatsApp, iMessage and all your apps keep working over the eSIM data.
What if I run out of data in Spain?
If your plan is reloadable, you can top up the same eSIM from your dashboard — no reinstall needed. Otherwise, buy a new plan; it comes as a new eSIM with its own QR code.
How do refunds work?
Full refund before installation, within 30 days of purchase. Once an eSIM is installed the data is released to you, so it can’t be refunded after that.