Cities we cover

Alicante pairs an international airport, a warm coastal climate and a large expat community, which makes it one of the easiest places in Spain to land softly. Public offices here handle a high volume of foreigners, so the paperwork routes are well-trodden.

Torrevieja is famous for its salt lakes, low cost of living and an unusually international population. It’s a popular first base for families and retirees, with a property market geared to foreign buyers.

Spain’s third-largest city balances beaches, a walkable centre and a fast-growing tech and remote-work scene. Valencia is a favourite for digital nomads who want city life without Madrid or Barcelona prices.

Barcelona is Spain’s international business hub: multinational employers, a dense startup ecosystem and a large expat professional class. Housing is competitive and bureaucracy busy, so local expertise really pays off here.

The capital concentrates head offices, national immigration and tax authorities and the widest job market in the country. Madrid suits professionals and founders who want to be close to where decisions are made.

Málaga has reinvented itself as a tech and lifestyle capital of the south, with a booming remote-work scene, an international airport and year-round sun. It’s a magnet for families and entrepreneurs alike.

Marbella is the premium end of the Costa del Sol: international schools, a large foreign community and a high-value property market. It draws families and investors who want quality of life and a strong buyer’s-agent to protect them.

The largest Canary Island offers spring-like weather all year and a special low-tax regime (the Canary Islands have their own IGIC instead of mainland VAT). It’s popular with remote workers and businesses alike.

Gran Canaria combines a major remote-work hub in Las Palmas with beaches and the same favourable Canary tax regime. Reliable connectivity and a growing international community make settling in straightforward.

The capital of Andalusia offers authentic Spanish city life, a lower cost of living than the coast and a strong sense of community. It suits people who want to integrate deeply rather than live in an expat bubble.

Bilbao is the industrial and cultural heart of the Basque Country, with high living standards, strong public services and its own regional tax administration. It appeals to professionals who value quality of life over sun-belt tourism.

Girona offers a beautiful medieval city close to the Costa Brava and the French border, with easy high-speed rail to Barcelona. It’s ideal for families wanting a calmer base with big-city access.