Region in Andalusia, Spain
Internet in Costa del Sol: speed, SIM cards and coworking
Is the internet good in Costa del Sol?
Median fixed broadband in Spain is 263 Mbps and mobile is 84 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and coworking wifi is generally good in Málaga; rural coast villages and hills may have weaker mobile coverage.
Getting online in Costa del Sol
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Home fibre | Fibre is widespread in Málaga and the coast; 300–1,000 Mbps for roughly 30–45 EUR a month. |
| Cafés and coworking | Café and coworking wifi is generally good in Málaga; rural coast villages and hills may have weaker mobile coverage. |
| Tourist SIM | Phone shops and airport kiosks sell prepaid SIMs (Orange, Vodafone, Digi, Lebara); about €10–25 for 30–100 GB. Passport required to register. |
| eSIM | Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors. |
| Carriers | Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, Digi |
| Monthly data plan | €10–20 ($11–23) |
Coworking spaces in Costa del Sol
Spaces we checked are open in 2026. Prices change; confirm on their sites.
| Space | Area | Day pass |
|---|---|---|
| Impact Hub Málaga | El Perchel, Málaga | €19–24$21–27 |
| Promálaga Flexwork | Málaga centre | €20$23 |
Internet speeds in Europe
National medians, Speedtest Global Index.
| Country | Fixed | Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| France | 332 Mbps | 133 Mbps |
| Iceland | 283 Mbps | — |
| Switzerland | 281 Mbps | 120 Mbps |
| Denmark | 278 Mbps | 161 Mbps |
| Romania | 276 Mbps | 83 Mbps |
| Hungary | 271 Mbps | 94 Mbps |
| Spain | 263 Mbps | 84 Mbps |
| Portugal | 252 Mbps | 128 Mbps |
| Andorra | 244 Mbps | — |
| Netherlands | 226 Mbps | 158 Mbps |
| Luxembourg | 221 Mbps | 173 Mbps |
| Poland | 215 Mbps | 109 Mbps |
Quick answers
Is the internet fast in Costa del Sol?
Median fixed broadband in Spain is 263 Mbps and mobile is 84 Mbps (Speedtest Global Index, 2026-08). Café and coworking wifi is generally good in Málaga; rural coast villages and hills may have weaker mobile coverage.
Which SIM card should I get in Costa del Sol?
Phone shops and airport kiosks sell prepaid SIMs (Orange, Vodafone, Digi, Lebara); about €10–25 for 30–100 GB. Passport required to register.
Can I use an eSIM in Spain?
Yes. Local carriers sell eSIMs to visitors, and travel eSIMs work too.
Are there coworking spaces in Costa del Sol?
Yes: Impact Hub Málaga, Promálaga Flexwork.
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Sources
- Speedtest Global Index: Spain
- Movistar
- Vodafone
- Orange
- Digi
- Aena: Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport
- Renfe CercanĂas Málaga
- EMT Málaga
- Visit Costa del Sol
- Impact Hub Málaga
Speeds are medians from Ookla's Speedtest Global Index, cited for reference. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.