Spain is well covered by paid VPNs. NordVPN lists 126 servers in Madrid, Proton VPN 290 across Madrid and Barcelona, and ExpressVPN adds Valencia. On Madrid servers tested from Europe in October, each kept at least 90% of our speed, though no reputable free VPN includes Spain.
Getting a Spanish IP Address: Quick Tutorial
- Get NordVPN and download its app.
- Search for Spain in the app and pick Madrid or Barcelona.
- Confirm the country on whatismyipaddress.com.
- Sign in to the Spanish site or app you want to use.
Madrid Test Results
With a 190.36 Mbps baseline on a Windows 11 test PC, we measured each VPN on a Madrid Speedtest server. Proton VPN and NordVPN tied on download, and ExpressVPN lost 10% of our speed. Lookups placed NordVPN and Proton VPN in Madrid, and ExpressVPN’s Madrid IP address in a town in Andalusia. More on reading a lookup is in our IP address guide.
| VPN | Spanish servers | Download | Upload | Ping |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Proton VPN | 290 in Madrid and Barcelona | 177.71 Mbps | 18.40 Mbps | 59 ms |
| NordVPN | 126 in Madrid, plus Barcelona | 177.46 Mbps | 18.70 Mbps | 54 ms |
| ExpressVPN | 4 locations, no count published | 171.33 Mbps | 18.56 Mbps | 61 ms |
Where the Spanish Servers Are
- NordVPN: Madrid and Barcelona, with 126 servers in Madrid alone.
- Proton VPN: Madrid and Barcelona, 290 servers in total.
- ExpressVPN: two Barcelona locations, Madrid, and Valencia.
Any of these cities works for Spanish sites. They check the country, so a lookup showing another Spanish town works too.
Spanish Server Reviews
1. NordVPN: Lowest Ping in Madrid
Pros
- Madrid and Barcelona servers
- Low ping to Madrid
- Kill switch for chosen apps
Cons
- No port forwarding
- Renewal at a higher rate
NordVPN’s Madrid server measured 177.46 Mbps with a 54 ms ping, the lowest Madrid ping we recorded, and the IP address looked up as Madrid. With 126 Madrid servers listed, there’s always another to try. Our NordVPN review has the full feature list. NordVPN’s Basic plan, its entry tier, is under $3.50 a month with a 27-month subscription.
2. Proton VPN: Fastest Madrid Download
Pros
- Fast Madrid download
- Servers located in Spain
- NetShield ad blocking
Cons
- No Smart DNS
- Post-quantum encryption not yet available
Proton VPN’s Madrid server downloaded at 177.71 Mbps, the best result in our Spanish tests, with a 59 ms ping. Its 290 Spanish servers are physically in Spain. Its Secure Core feature ranks it among our most secure VPNs. Proton VPN’s two-year VPN Plus plan totals about $72, with renewals at about $84 a year.
3. ExpressVPN: Spanish Cities Beyond Madrid
Pros
- Barcelona and Valencia locations
- Automatic obfuscation
- Simple app layout
Cons
- Little app customization
- No server count published
ExpressVPN measured 171.33 Mbps on its Madrid location, with a 61 ms ping. No other VPN we tested offers Valencia. With a Spanish IP address, you can also change your Netflix region to Spain. ExpressVPN’s cheapest option is the Basic plan, at under $3 a month for 28 months.
No Free Option for Spain
Spain isn’t on the free lists of Windscribe, PrivadoVPN, Hide.me, or Proton VPN. NordVPN, Proton VPN, and ExpressVPN include a 30-day money-back guarantee as the best and most practical replacements.
Spanish TV, Banking, and Travel
RTVE Play, Atresplayer, and Mediaset Infinity restrict live channels to Spanish IP addresses, and our Spanish TV guide walks through each platform. Spanish banks may flag logins from abroad. A VPN also protects you on hotel and airport Wi-Fi, which our travel VPN guide covers. Speed loss on a nearby server is small, and our page on whether a VPN slows your internet explains why.
Which VPN to Choose
NordVPN is the best all-round choice for a Spanish IP address: near-full speed, the lowest Madrid ping, and two Spanish cities. Proton VPN matched its download, and ExpressVPN is the one to pick for a Valencia IP address. Our Spain VPN guide is written for people based in Spain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which VPN is best for a Spanish IP address?
NordVPN, which lists 126 servers in Madrid and keeps close to full speed there. Proton VPN is the alternative, with a similar download speed and servers physically in Spain.
Can a free VPN connect to Spain?
No. Spain is missing from reputable free VPNs, so a paid VPN such as NordVPN or Proton VPN is the only reliable way to get one.
Which Spanish cities can a VPN connect to?
Madrid and Barcelona are available on NordVPN, Proton VPN, and ExpressVPN. ExpressVPN also offers Valencia, so it covers three Spanish cities in total.
Does a Spanish IP address unblock Spanish TV?
Yes. Spanish broadcasters limit live TV to Spanish IP addresses, and two of the main platforms, RTVE Play and Atresplayer, also require a free account.