Sky Sky+ HD Freesat Satellite in Spain

When we talk about 'satellite' tv it should really be 'satellites' as the digital television and radio channels are broadcast from four satellites not just one: Astra 2A, Astra 2B, Astra 2D and Eurobird 1.
These satellites are in geo-stationary orbit above central Africa. Although it might appear we, here in Spain, are closer to the satellites, (though in terms of 35,000km, we are no closer at all!) the transmissions from these satellites is tightly focussed on the UK and therefore, here in Spain, we receive the edges of these transmissions. This is why during bad weather conditions the signal can break up and the picture pixalates or the signal disappears entirely and the digibox can lock up.
You can use a SKY, Freesat or a generic type digital satellite receiver to receive satellite transmissions in Spain. See our section Equipment and Installation Info for more information.
A Freeview box is only for terrestrial TV and won't receive satellite transmissions. Make sure you have the correct type of satellite receiver.