🌍✨ Dreaming of living the Spanish countryside life, but not ready to give up your financial security? Well, Spain might just be offering the perfect deal! 🌄🏡
It turns out 3,403 towns in Spain are facing the dreaded “vanishing” act! These areas, part of the so-called “Empty Spain” (yes, it sounds like a dystopian novel but with more olive oil 🍈), make up 90% of the country’s territory – but only house 10% of the population. Why? Lack of jobs, services, and infrastructure. 😬 So, locals are packing up and heading to bigger cities. But don’t worry – Spain has a plan for YOU to help fill these empty spots. And the best part? They’re willing to pay YOU to do it! 💸
Here’s where Spain is literally paying you to relocate. Yes, you read that right. 💰
📌 Where in Spain will they pay you to move?
🔹 Castilla y León 🏡
If you’re up for the quiet life in a town with fewer than 20,000 people, you could get up to €2,000 just for moving there. The catch? You’ve got to register in the municipality within a month after your move. Sounds easy, right?
🔹 La Rioja 🍷
Young and ready to swap city life for village vibes? If you’re under 45 and want to buy a home in a village with fewer than 5,000 residents, you can score €20,000 to €40,000 in assistance for buying a home worth up to €180,000! Just live in it for at least 5 years. 🍇
🔹 Navarra 🌄
Are you under 35 and looking to buy a secondary home? Navarra’s got your back! They’ll cover 7% to 16% of the cost, depending on your income. The less you make, the more they’ll help. 💸
🔹 Ambroz Valley (Extremadura) 🍂
Remote workers, freelancers, and digital nomads—this one’s for you! If you’re working remotely, you can get up to €15,000 in financial support. Just pack up and enjoy the remote lifestyle with a side of financial perks. 📲
📌 How to apply?
Each program has its own set of rules, but here’s what you’ll need in general:
📍 Register in your new town
📍 Prove you have a job (remote work counts, folks!)
📍 No tax or social security debts (basically, don’t owe anyone)
📍 A digital nomad visa if you’re a foreigner 🌍
So, what are you waiting for? You can start fresh in a peaceful, picturesque town AND get paid for it.
