Are you planning to visit Spain soon and looking for the best travel eSIM to stay connected while exploring the country?
There are many eSIM providers (re)selling plans and packages for Spain, but not all are equal.
Some offer unlimited data, while others include a phone number for local, regional, or global use.
Some have blazing-fast speeds, while others have extended validity.
Whatever you need, there will be an eSIM for your liking.
In the case of Spain, I recommend one of these eSIM providers, which I have tested in numerous countries on multiple continents:
- Airalo
- Alosim
- Holafly
- Nomad
What do these eSIM providers offer?
eSIM | Packages | Prices | Data | Phone Number? | 5G NR? | Discount Code(s) |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Airalo | 6 | 4.50 USD – 26 USD | 1 GB for 7 days – 20 GB for 30 days | No | No | APR10 (10%) & APR15 (15%) 3 |
Alosim | 6 | 4.50 USD – 26 USD | 1 GB for 7 days – 20 GB for 30 days | Yes (CA/US number) 1 | No | PTW (5%) |
Holafly | 8 | 19 USD – 99 USD | Unlimited for 5 days – unlimited for 90 days | Yes (AT number) 2 | Yes | PHONETRAVELWIZ (5%) |
Nomad | 6 | 6 USD – 33 USD | 1 GB for 7 days – 20 GB for 30 days | No | No | ADU123 (3 USD) 4 |
1 Alosim allows you to pick a Canadian (CA) or American (US) phone number through its sister app Hushed, giving you credits worth 30 minutes (within Spain or from Spain to anywhere else) or 50 texts (same conditions as calling)
2 Holafly gives you an Austrian (AT) phone number, allowing you to make up to 60 outgoing calls within Europe and 60 incoming calls from anywhere. The country list is available in the Holafly section later on
3 if you have never purchased an Airalo eSIM, use code APR15 for 15% off. You can still get 10% off using code APR10 if you are an existing customer. Note each code has a redemption limit of 3000 (while the codes of Alosim and Holafly have no redemption limit)
4 if you have never purchased a Nomad eSIM, use code ADU123 for 3 USD off. On Tuesdays, use NOMADTUE for 10% off on plans of 10 GB or higher
Do these eSIM providers also have regional/European eSIMs? And what are the characteristics?
eSIM | Regional eSIMs? | Countries | Phone Number? |
---|---|---|---|
Airalo | Yes (Eurolink) | 39 | No |
Alosim | Yes (Europe and various sub-regional ones) | Up to 34 | Yes (CA/US number) |
Holafly | Yes (Europe) | 32 | Yes (AT number) |
Nomad | Yes (Europe and various sub-regional ones) | Up to 35 | No |
What about eSIMs for world travelers who want to install one eSIM only – do global eSIMs exist?
Yes, they do!
eSIM | Global eSIMs? | Countries | Phone Number? |
---|---|---|---|
Airalo | Yes (Discover(+)) | 125+ | Yes (Discover+ only) |
Alosim | No | N/A | N/A |
Holafly | No | N/A | N/A |
Nomad | Yes (Global 109/136) | 109 & 136 | No |
Of course, the discount codes mentioned earlier can also be redeemed for the regional and global eSIMs when applicable.
Now that we have an overview of what our options are, let's go through each and find out about the benefits of them.
Each section will focus on the respective eSIM provider's Spain, (sub-)European & global eSIM variants.
But if you already have an eSIM provider in mind, just click on the links next to jump to the respective sections: Airalo, Alosim, Holafly & Nomad.
Original publication: 26th of July 2022. Last updated: 5th of April 2024.
Table of Contents
Airalo Spain eSIMs
Airalo has three types of eSIMs that can be used in Spain: Guay Mobile, Eurolink & Discover(+).
Below is a quick overview:
eSIM | Coverage | Packages | Prices | Data | 5G NR in Spain? |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Guay Mobile | Spain only | 6 | 4.50 USD – 26 USD | 1 GB for 7 days – 20 GB for 30 days | No |
Eurolink | Spain & 38 European countries | 6 | 5 USD – 180 USD | 1 GB for 7 days – 100 GB for 180 days (half a year) | Yes 2 |
Discover(+) | Spain & 125+ countries globally | 12 (6 for Discover & 6 for Discover+) | 9/15 USD – 69/89 USD 1 | 1 GB for 7 days – 20 GB for 365 days (1 year) | Yes 3 |
1 9 USD and 69 USD apply to the Discover eSIM. Discover+ eSIM costs between 15 USD and 89 USD
2 only on the Orange Spain network
3 only on the Orange Spain and Movistar Spain networks
Remember to use code APR15 for 15% off if you have never purchased an Airalo eSIM before OR code APR10 for 10% off if you are an existing Airalo user (valid until the 31st of March – only the first 3000 users can redeem either discount code).
If you already have an eSIM variant in mind, just click on the links next to jump to the respective sections: Guay Mobile, Eurolink & Discover(+).
Airalo was the first eSIM store launched in 2019 when barely any phone supported eSIMs.
Now, it is the largest eSIM provider and covers more than 200 countries and territories (some being “duplicates”).
Airalo was the first eSIM I ever installed on my dad's phone (I did not have an eSIM-compatible device back then 🗿).
And it is also the the provider I have tested in the most countries so far (compared to other eSIMs).
Anyway, Airalo has a thing for giving each country's eSIM a unique name (which I love).
Airalo Guay Mobile (Spain) eSIM
For Spain, it is Guay Mobile.
As highlighted earlier, there are six Guay Mobile eSIMs to choose from, which are shown below:
- Spain/Guay Mobile 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 4.50 USD
- Spain/Guay Mobile 2 GB eSIM for 15 days, costing 6.50 USD
- Spain/Guay Mobile 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 8 USD
- Spain/Guay Mobile 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 11 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Spain/Guay Mobile 10 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 18 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Spain/Guay Mobile 20 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 26 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only). The (promotional) prices were updated on the 1st of March.
The Airalo Guay Mobile eSIM gives you access to one Spanish mobile network: Movistar Spain
In my Spain SIM card buying guide, I tell you more about which Spanish mobile operator is/are the best in coverage or speed so you can manually select the network that would suit your needs.
Airalo Eurolink eSIM
Next, we have the Airalo Eurolink eSIM to be used in Spain and 38 other European countries.
Phone Travel Wiz readers love Airalo's Europe eSIM – no other Airalo regional eSIM is as popular as Eurolink.
Mainly because it has the best reach (39 countries) of any Europe-wide eSIM I know of.
Anyway, the eSIM started offering 5G NR access in over 20 countries in 2023 (including Spain) because Airalo switched partners (Orange France instead of FL1 Liechtenstein).
This switch also improved general 4G/LTE speeds due to the improvements in local networks you can use.
You have these six Eurolink options to choose from:
- Europe/Eurolink 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 5 USD
- Europe/Eurolink 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 13 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Europe/Eurolink 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 20 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Europe/Eurolink 10 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 37 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Europe/Eurolink 50 GB eSIM for 90 days, costing 100 USD
- Europe/Eurolink 100 GB eSIM for 180 days, costing 185 USD
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only). The (promotional) prices were updated on the 21st of February.
Movistar Spain, Orange Spain, Vodafone Spain & Yoigo networks, but only Orange Spain will give you 5G NR access
So you manually have to change the network to Orange Spain if you want to use 5G NR with the Eurolink eSIM (for most Android devices, go to settings -> mobile network -> select the eSIM -> operator -> disable auto-select -> tap Orange).
In my ongoing Airalo Eurolink review, I tell you all the 39 countries where the eSIM can be used.
But you can also use the map below as a reference.
Airalo Discover(+) eSIM
Lastly, we have the Airalo's global Discover and Discover+ eSIMs.
These eSIMs can be used in Spain and 125+ other countries on each continent.
Previously, Airalo's Discover Global eSIM was kind of… meh.
I have had a decent experience with that eSIM, but I felt it could improve.
The new Discover(+) eSIMs have a maximum validity of 365 days (instead of 180) and can use 5G NR in most destinations.
Moreover, the + variant gives you an Austrian (+43) phone number.
As a result, the Discover+ eSIM can be up to 20 USD more expensive than the Discover eSIM, but the benefits are worth it, in my opinion (I have the + variant installed on my phone).
These Airalo Discover(+) eSIMs are available:
- Discover 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 9 USD
- Discover+ 1 GB (with 10 minutes and 10 SMS) eSIM for 7 days, costing 15 USD
- Discover 2 GB eSIM for 15 days, costing 17 USD
- Discover+ 2 GB (with 20 minutes and 20 SMS) eSIM for 15 days, costing 27 USD
- Discover 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 24 USD
- Discover+ 3 GB (with 30 minutes and 30 SMS) eSIM for 30 days, costing 36 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Discover 5 GB eSIM for 60 days, costing 35 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Discover+ 5 GB (with 50 minutes and 50 SMS) eSIM for 60 days, costing 50 USD
- Discover 10 GB eSIM for 180 days, costing 59 USD
- Discover+ 10 GB (with 100 minutes and 100 SMS) eSIM for 180 days, costing 79 USD
- Discover 20 GB eSIM for 365 days, costing 69 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Discover+ 20 GB (with 200 minutes and 200 SMS) eSIM for 365 days, costing 89 USD
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only). The (promotional) prices were updated on the 21st of February.
The Discover(+) eSIM can use the Movistar Spain, Orange Spain, Vodafone Spain & Yoigo networks.
But 5G NR is only available on the Moviestar Spain, Orange Spain & Vodafone Spain.
For an entire list of countries where the eSIM can be used, you should check out my ongoing Airalo Discover+ eSIM review.
Although the map below may be helpful if you know your world map well.
In every country I visit where I test country-specific Airalo eSIMs, I also try out its Discover+ eSIM (if it can be used there).
So you better check it out now and then to see if I wrote about the country/countries you plan to visit and read about the eSIM's performance in said country, as it is not always perfect.
Before Airalo updated its global eSIM, I used the old version (Discover Global) in 15+ countries. From August 2023, I will only test the Discover+ eSIM. This is why some country-specific reviews (like Japan) still refer to Discover Global and show the old eSIM image instead of Discover+.
Airalo eSIMs for Spain Summarized
To summarize, these are the characteristics of each Airalo eSIM covered in this section:
- Guay Mobile:
- can be used in Spain only
- is priced between 4.50 USD and 26 USD
- has six variants (1 GB for 7 days – 20 GB for 30 days)
- has no 5G NR access
- has no phone number
- Eurolink:
- can be used in Spain and 38 other European countries
- is priced between 5 USD and 185 USD
- has six variants (1 GB for 7 days – 100 GB for 180 days)
- has 5G NR access on select supported networks
- has no phone number
- Discover:
- can be used in Spain and 125+ countries worldwide
- is priced between 9 USD and 69 USD
- has six variants (1 GB for 7 days – 20 GB for 365 days)
- has 5G NR access on select supported networks
- has no phone number
- Discover+:
- can be used in Spain and 125+ countries worldwide
- is priced between 15 USD and 89 USD
- has six variants (1 GB for 7 days – 20 GB for 365 days)
- has 5G NR access on select supported networks
- includes an Austrian phone number
- offers up 200 international minutes and 200 international SMS (to any country worldwide, including those the eSIM cannot be used in)
Alosim Spain eSIMs
Alosim has four types of eSIMs that can be used in Spain: Spain, Europe, Mediterranean & Western Europe.
Below is a quick overview:
eSIM | Coverage | Packages | Prices | Data | 5G NR in Spain? | Phone Number? |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spain | Spain only | 6 | 4.50 USD – 26 USD | 1 GB for 7 days – 20 GB for 30 days | No | Yes |
Europe | Spain & 33 European countries | 5 | 5 USD – 37 USD | 1 GB for 7 days – 10 GB for 30 days | No | Yes |
Mediterranean | Spain & 5 European countries | 4 | 6.75 USD – 32 USD | 1 GB for 7 days – 10 GB for 30 days | No | Yes |
Western Europe | Spain & 3 European countries | 4 | 5 USD – 25 USD | 1 GB for 7 days – 10 GB for 30 days | No | Yes |
Note: it is often cheaper or more convenient to buy the Europe eSIM instead of the sub-regional ones, so I will not cover them in this section. However, I did want to mention/highlight them in case you are interested. The links above will bring you to the product page of the sub-regional eSIM.
Remember that you can use code PTW for 5% off any Alosim purchase (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want).
If you already have an eSIM variant in mind, just click on the links next to jump to the respective sections: Spain and Europe.
Alosim is an eSIM provider by AffinityClick, which is known for its Hushed app (“Temporary & Second Phone Number App for Wifi, Data Calling & Texting”, as it calls it (8 million+ downloads)).
It took some time and effort (from my end), but Alosim finally agreed to bundle its products.
What do I mean by that?
With any Alosim eSIM purchase, even country-specific ones with just 1 GB of data or a regional one with 10 GB of data, will get a Hushed redemption code, giving you up to 30 international minutes or 50 international SMS.
AffinityClick offers American (+1), British (+44) & Canadian (+1) phone numbers from over 300 area codes (but only +1 phone numbers are part of this combo deal).
While it is looking to expand its offering in terms of phone numbers, you cannot get a Spanish phone number at this point due to local regulations.
However, this makes Alosim the only eSIM provider I know of that gives you a phone number for each eSIM purchase.
Additionally, you do not have to switch back to your base SIM card in case you need to make international calls (and will save a lot on international call costs, which are often overly expensive).
Anyway, let's talk about Alosim's eSIM offering.
It has eSIMs for over 170 countries, including Spain.
Alosim Spain eSIM
For Spain, you have the following six choices:
- Spain 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 4.50 USD
- Spain 2 GB eSIM for 15 days, costing 5 USD
- Spain 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 8.50 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Spain 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 11.50 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Spain 10 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 12 USD
- Spain 20 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 26 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only). The (promotional) prices were updated on the 21st of February.
Alosim's Spain eSIM gives you access to the Movistar Spain (4G) network.
For more information on how these mobile operators perform, check out my Spain SIM card buying guide, where I discuss the performance of each SIM card (in terms of coverage and speed).
Alosim Europe eSIM
Next and finally, we have Alosim's Europe eSIM to be used in Spain and 31 33 other European countries.
Unlike other European eSIMs that offer 5G NR access, Alosim's 5G NR coverage is limited (Spain is not included).
But that does not mean you will have terrible 4G/LTE speeds with it either, depending on the available networks.
Anyway, let's see how much each of the five Alosim Europe eSIMs cost:
- Europe 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 5 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Europe 2 GB eSIM for 15 days, costing 8 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Europe 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 13 USD
- Europe 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 20 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Europe 10 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 37 USD
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only). The (promotional) prices were updated on the 21st of February.
The Europe eSIM has access to the same network as the Spain eSIM (they are the same, but the latter is restricted to Spain only).
Unlike most European eSIMs offered by eSIM providers, the Alosim Europe eSIM cannot be used in all countries in the European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA).
Previously, Denmark, Finland & Sweden were excluded (2023), but that changed in 2024.
However, the eSIM can still not be used in Norway and Poland.
While the eSIM can be used in Switzerland, which is not part of the EU or EEA.
Fun note: Switzerland was the first country I used the Alosim Europe eSIM in, as Alosim did not introduce a Europe-wide eSIM until the summer of 2023 (it had, and still has, several sub-regional eSIMs instead).
As I mentioned earlier, you will also get a Hushed phone number with any Alosim Europe eSIM purchase.
You can find a country breakdown in my ongoing Alosim Europe review, which I have used in six countries so far (because it is so new, but check out the review to see if it performed well in the country/countries you will visit).
Or use this map.
Alosim eSIMs for Spain Summarized
To summarize, these are the characteristics of each Alosim eSIM covered in this section:
- Spain:
- is priced between 4.50 USD and 26 USD
- has six variants (1 GB for 7 days – 20 GB for 30 days)
- has no 5G NR access
- includes a free +1 (American or Canadian) phone number through Hushed
- allows for up to 30 international calls and/or 30 international SMS (within Spain or from Spain to any other country)
- Europe:
- can be used in Spain and 33 other European countries
- is priced between 5 USD and 37 USD
- has five variants (1 GB for 7 days – 10 GB for 30 days)
- has no 5G NR access on a supported network in Spain (and numerous other countries)
- includes a free +1 (American or Canadian) phone number through Hushed
- allows for up to 30 international calls and/or 30 international SMS (within Spain or from Spain to any other country)
Holafly Spain eSIMs
Holafly has two types of eSIMs that can be used in Spain: Spain and Europe.
Below is a quick overview:
eSIM | Coverage | Packages | Prices | Data | 5G NR in Spain? | Phone Number? |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spain | Spain only | 8 | 19 USD – 99 USD | Unlimited for 5 days – unlimited for 90 days | Yes | No |
Europe | Spain & 31 European countries | 8 | 19 USD – 99 USD | Unlimited for 5 days – unlimited for 90 days | Yes | Yes |
Remember that you can use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off any Holafly purchase (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want).
If you already have an eSIM variant in mind, just click on the links next to jump to the respective sections: Spain and Europe.
Holafly is probably the eSIM provider with the most extensive coverage in terms of unlimited data eSIMs.
Yes, Holafly has unlimited data eSIMs for Spain and most countries it supports, which is over 160 countries.
Of which about 100 have unlimited data eSIMs.
Holafly was probably also the first eSIM provider to have unlimited Europe-wide data plans.
In July 2023, it added a call feature, giving you up to 60 minutes in each direction (with a +43/Austrian phone number), depending on the eSIM (60 outgoing calls within Europe and 60 incoming calls from anywhere (120 minutes total)).
One thing that you should note already, and I will repeat it later, is that the prices of the Spain eSIM and the Europe eSIM are exactly the same.
So, if you plan on visiting multiple supported countries during your trip (the list will be provided later), you should get the Europe eSIM instead of the Spain one + another country-specific one to save a lot of money.
Holafly Spain eSIM
But I got ahead of myself – you have eight unlimited data eSIMs for Spain:
- Spain unlimited data eSIM for 5 days, costing 19 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Spain unlimited data eSIM for 7 days, costing 27 USD
- Spain unlimited data eSIM for 10 days, costing 34 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Spain unlimited data eSIM for 15 days, costing 47 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Spain unlimited data eSIM for 20 days, costing 57 USD
- Spain unlimited data eSIM for 30 days, costing 69 USD
- Spain unlimited data eSIM for 60 days, costing 87 USD
- Spain unlimited data eSIM for 90 days, costing 99 USD
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only). The (promotional) prices were updated on the 21st of February.
I will tell you already: Holafly's Spain eSIMs are the most expensive ones mentioned in this guide.
But unlike all the others, you get unlimited data (at fast speeds depending on the selected network).
Speaking of networks, you can be on Moviestar, Orange & Yoigo and 5G NR is available (although Holafly does not specify if it is available on all networks or selected ones).
Holafly Europe eSIM
Speaking of the Europe eSIM… let's talk about it now.
As I said, Holafly's Europe eSIM is exactly the same as its Spain eSIM in terms of options, prices & supported networks.
It is just that the Spain eSIM can only be used in Spain, while the Europe one can be used in 32 destinations.
Below is an overview of all the Holafly Europe eSIMs in case you do not believe me:
- Europe unlimited data eSIM for 5 days, costing 19 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Europe unlimited data eSIM for 7 days, costing 27 USD
- Europe unlimited data eSIM for 10 days, costing 34 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Europe unlimited data eSIM for 15 days, costing 47 USD
- Europe unlimited data eSIM for 20 days, costing 57 USD
- Europe unlimited data eSIM for 30 days, costing 69 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Europe unlimited data eSIM for 60 days, costing 87 USD
- Europe unlimited data eSIM for 90 days, costing 99 USD
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only). The (promotional) prices were updated on the 21st of February.
Below are the product pages side by side:
See the list above for up-to-date prices and allowances. The figures in these images may be outdated.
Regarding the calling feature, you can make calls from Spain to most other supported countries, but Iceland, Norway, Switzerland, Ukraine & the United Kingdom are excluded.
The list of supported countries can be found in my ongoing Holafly Europe eSIM review.
Or you can consult the map below:
But you can receive calls from any phone number, including the six mentioned earlier or places on other continents like Canada, Greece, or even Morocco 🗿.
Holafly eSIMs for Spain Summarized
To summarize, these are the characteristics of each Holafly eSIM covered in this section:
- Spain:
- is priced between 19 USD and 99 USD
- has eight variants (unlimited for 5 days – unlimited for 90 days)
- has 5G NR access
- has no phone number
- Europe:
- can be used in Spain and 31 other European countries
- is priced between 19 USD and 99 USD
- has eight variants (unlimited for 5 days – unlimited for 90 days)
- has 5G NR access
- includes a free +43 (Austrian) phone number
- allows for up to 60 outgoing minutes within Europe (to 26 of the 32 supported countries, including Spain) and up to 60 incoming minutes from anywhere (including non-European numbers)
Nomad Spain eSIMs
Nomad has three types of eSIMs that can be used in Spain: Spain, Europe & Global.
Below is a quick overview:
eSIM | Coverage | Packages | Prices | Data | 5G NR in Spain? |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Spain | Spain only | 7 | 6 USD – 33 USD | 1 GB for 7 days – 20 GB for 30 days | Yes 1 |
Europe | Spain & 29/34 other European countries | 11 (6 for 30 countries & 5 for 35 countries) | 5/5 USD – 35/ | 1 GB for 7 days – 20 GB for 30 days | Yes 2 |
Global | Spain & 108/136 other countries | 6 (3 for 109 countries & 3 for 136 countries) | 25/19 USD – 45/57 USD | 1 GB for 7 days – 5 GB for 30 days | Yes 3 |
1 5G NR access for select eSIM options (10 GB for 30 days)
2 5G NR access is available for the 35 Countries Plan eSIMs only
3 5G NR access is available for the 136 Countries Plan eSIMs only
Use code ADU123 for 3 USD off your first Nomad order (new customers only). But existing customers can use NOMADTUE on Tuesdays only for 10% off on plans of 10 GB or more.
If you already have an eSIM variant in mind, just click on the links next to jump to the respective sections: Spain, Europe & Global.
Nomad, not to be confused with the (digital) nomad lifestyle, is an eSIM provider that has significantly improved over the past few years.
Not only has it been adding more countries, but it has continuously been dropping its prices where applicable.
Right now, Nomad has eSIMs for more than 160 countries.
While Nomad is not a marketplace of eSIMs, it does sell eSIMs powered by different partners.
Some countries have “duplicates” of the same variant of eSIM (1 GB for 7 days, for example) because of different partner offerings (although Nomad has reduced duplicates in recent months, as per request. Look at this old Italy example).
Nomad Spain eSIM
For Spain, you have these seven choices:
- Spain 1 GB eSIM for 7 days (Global1SIM), costing 6 USD
- Spain 1 GB eSIM for 7 days (Nomad Black), costing 6 USD
- Spain 3 GB eSIM for 30 days (Nomad Black), costing
128 USD (on sale) – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers - Spain 5 GB eSIM for 30 days (Nomad Black), costing
1411.50 USD (on sale) - Spain 10 GB eSIM for 30 days (eSIM Go), costing
1917 USD (on sale) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers - Spain 15 GB eSIM for 30 days (Nomad Black), costing 27 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Spain 20 GB eSIM for 30 days (Nomad Black), costing 33 USD
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only). The (promotional) prices were updated on the 21st of February.
Heads up: eSIMs with “(Nomad)” are powered by an unknown provider (unthrottled speeds). “Nomad Black” = Tele2 Sweden (@ max. 35 Mbps). Truphone (rebranded to 1Global) is just Truphone/1Global (unthrottled speeds).
Depending on who powers the eSIM, you can access different Spanish mobile networks (you can see the network list by pressing See Details on the Nomad Spain eSIM product page).
My Spain SIM card buying guide will inform you which network(s) is/are the best regarding coverage and speed.
Nomad Europe eSIM
Now, we have the Nomad Europe eSIM to be used in Spain and 29 or 34 other European countries, depending on the eSIM you choose.
Why this or? Well, Nomad has two Europe eSIMs: the 30 Countries Plan and the 35 Countries Plan.
The Nomad Europe 30 Countries eSIM is powered by Nomad Black (which we learned is Tele2 Sweden).
The 30 Countries Plan has six eSIM options, while the 35 Countries Plan has five.
The latter used to be supported by Truphone but is now powered by eSIM Go.
Because of this change, 5G NR is available in a handful of countries with the Nomad Europe 35 Countries eSIM (which is still not the case with the Nomad Europe 30 Countries eSIM).
Personally, I prefer the 35 Countries Plan eSIM, as the prices are about the same as the 30 Countries Plan eSIM (1 USD difference), has 5G NR access & has unthrottled speeds.
In the case of Spain, both plans can be used in the country.
As I mentioned in the previous sections, getting any of the Nomad Europe eSIMs will be the most cost-effective way to stay connected in Europe if you plan to visit two or more supported destinations.
With that out of the way, here is a list of all the Nomad Europe eSIMs and how much they cost:
- Europe 1 GB eSIM for 7 days (30 Countries Plan), costing 5 USD
- Europe 1 GB eSIM for 7 days (35 Countries Plan), costing 5 USD
- Europe 3 GB eSIM for 30 days (30 Countries Plan), costing 12 USD
- Europe 3 GB eSIM for 30 days (35 Countries Plan), costing 13 USD
- Europe 5 GB eSIM for 30 days (30 Countries Plan), costing 14 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Europe 5 GB eSIM for 30 days (35 Countries Plan), costing 15 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Europe 10 GB eSIM for 30 days (30 Countries Plan), costing 22 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Europe 10 GB eSIM for 30 days (35 Countries Plan), costing
2218 USD (on sale) – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers - Europe 15 GB eSIM for 30 days (30 Countries Plan), costing 29 USD
- Europe 20 GB eSIM for 30 days (30 Countries Plan), costing 35 USD
- Europe 20 GB eSIM for 30 days (35 Countries Plan), costing
4526 USD (on sale)
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only). The (promotional) prices were updated on the 21st of February.
5G NR access is available in Spain if you choose one of the 35 Countries Plan/eSIM Go eSIMs.
You can find a country breakdown in my ongoing Nomad Europe review or the map below.
For now, I have tried the Tele2-powered and Truphone-powered Nomad Europe eSIMs. The eSIM Go variant did not exist when I toured around Europe. Worry not; I have extensively used eSIM Go-powered eSIMs in other countries (on different continents). This is why I can confidently say those eSIMs will perform well.
I have tested the eSIM in more than ten countries so far – you should check my Nomad Europe eSIM review if you are interested in getting it for yourself.
Nomad Global eSIM
Finally, we have Nomad global eSIMs.
While Nomad is one of the few eSIM providers with a global eSIM, it is pretty expensive (especially compared to Airalo's Discover(+) eSIMs).
However, the eSIM has one big fan… my dad.
Yes, really! He is a truck driver and sometimes visits countries not covered by regional eSIMs or Airalo's Discover(+) eSIMs.
So, instead of buying multiple eSIMs, he just uses Nomad's global eSIM 😎.
Anyway, the eSIM can be used in up to 136 countries – Spain included.
And two plans are available: 109 Countries Plan (Truphone/1Global) and 136 Countries Plan (eSIM Go).
Both providers have been introduced earlier, and the same conditions apply – 5G NR is available in many countries with the 136 Countries Plan eSIMs, which is not the case with the 109 Countries Plan.
Each plan has three eSIMs: 1 GB for 7 days, 3 GB for 30 days & 5 GB for 30 days.
The short validity and high prices, which I will show you shortly, make it hard for this eSIM to be a proper eSIM for world travelers.
Anyway, here is the list:
- Global 1 GB eSIM for 7 days (109 Countries), costing 25 USD
- Global 1 GB eSIM for 7 days (136 Countries), costing 19 USD
- Global 3 GB eSIM for 30 days (109 Countries), costing 40 USD
- Global 3 GB eSIM for 30 days (136 Countries), costing 40 USD
- Global 5 GB eSIM for 30 days (109 Countries), costing 45 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
- Global 5 GB eSIM for 30 days (136 Countries), costing 57 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in December based on data up to the 30th of December (2023 data only). The (promotional) prices were updated on the 21st of February.
Because I have no ongoing review for this eSIM, you can use the Nomad Global product page to find all supported countries or the map below.
Nomad eSIMs for Spain Summarized
To summarize, these are the characteristics of each Airalo eSIM covered in this section:
- Spain:
- is priced between 6 USD and 33 USD
- has seven variants (1 GB for 7 days – 20 GB for 30 days)
- has 5G NR access on select supported networks
- has no phone number
- Europe:
- can be used in Spain and 29/34 other European countries
- 30 Countries Plan (powered by Nomad Black)
- 35 Countries Plan (powered by eSIM Go)
- is priced between 5 USD and 35 USD
- 30 Countries Plan: 5 USD – 35 USD
- 35 Countries Plan: 5 USD –
4526 USD (on sale)
- has 11 variants (1 GB for 7 days – 20 GB for 30 days)
- 30 Countries Plan: six options between 1 GB for 7 days and 20 GB for 30 days
- 35 Countries Plan: five options between 1 GB for 7 days and 20 GB for 30 days
- has 5G NR access on select supported networks
- 30 Countries Plan: no 5G NR access
- 35 Countries Plan: 5G NR access on some networks
- has no phone number
- can be used in Spain and 29/34 other European countries
- Global:
- can be used in Spain and 108/135 other countries globally
- 109 Countries Plan (powered by Truephone)
- 136 Countries Plan (powered by eSIM Go)
- is priced between 19 USD and 57 USD
- 109 Countries Plan: 25 USD – 45 USD
- 136 Countries Plan: 19 USD – 57 USD
- has six variants (1 GB for 7 days – 5 GB for 30 days)
- 109 Countries Plan: 1 GB for 7 days, 3 GB for 30 days & 5 GB for 30 days
- 136 Countries Plan: 1 GB for 7 days, 3 GB for 30 days & 5 GB for 30 days
- has 5G NR access on select supported
- 109 Countries Plan: no 5G NR access
- 136 Countries Plan: 5G NR access on some networks
- has no phone number
- can be used in Spain and 108/135 other countries globally
Overview of the Best eSIMs for Spain
I reviewed a handful of eSIM providers that offer numerous eSIMs to be used in Spain, neighboring countries & even globally.
Because I went over many things, here is a summary of characteristics so you can quickly decide which eSIM you want.
Spain only eSIMs:
- Cheapest 3 GB Spain eSIM: Nomad (
128 USD (on sale)), otherwise Airalo (8.50 USD) - Cheapest 5 GB Spain eSIM: Airalo (11.50 USD), Alosim (11.50 USD) & Nomad (
1411.50 USD (on sale)) - Cheapest 10 GB Spain eSIM: Nomad (
1917 USD (on sale)), otherwise Airalo (18 USD) - Provider with unlimited data plans for Spain: Holafly
- Spain eSIM with the longest validity: Holafly (90 days)
- Spain eSIM with 5G NR: Holafly & Nomad
- Spain eSIM with phone numbers: Alosim (American/Canadian) & Holafly (Austrian)
Europe eSIMs:
- Cheapest 3 GB Europe eSIM: Nomad (12 USD (30 Countries Plan))
- Cheapest 5 GB Europe eSIM: Nomad (14 USD (30 Countries Plan) & 15 USD (35 Countries Plan))
- Cheapest 10 GB Europe eSIM: Nomad (18 USD (both plans))
- Provider with unlimited data plans for Spain and Europe: Holafly
- Europe eSIM with the longest validity: Airalo (180 days)
- Europe eSIM with 5G NR in Spain: Airalo, Alosim, Holafly & Nomad (35 Countries Plan only)
- Europe eSIM with phone numbers: Alosim (American/Canadian) & Holafly (Austrian)
Regarding global eSIMs, Airalo's Discover(+) eSIM is superior to the Nomad global eSIM in terms of prices, data allowances & validity (+phone number).
However, Nomad's eSIM has better coverage (up to 136 instead of 126).
And do not forget to use one of these discount codes for extra savings:
- Airalo: APR15 for 15% off if you have never purchased an Airalo eSIM. If you have, use APR10 for 10% off (each code can be used 3000 times among all Airalo customers, so better redeem it quickly!
- Alosim: PTW for 5% off (the code can be used by anyone, including existing customers, as many times as you wish – no redemption limit)
- Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (the code can be used by anyone, including existing customers, as many times as you wish – no redemption limit)
- Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD (or your currency's equivalent) if you have never purchased a Nomad eSIM
Enjoy your trip to Spain (and neighboring countries)!