Cities in Spain

10 destinations to explore. Each city has its own character, cost structure, and community.

Andalucía(3)

Málaga

The Silicon Valley of Southern Europe: sun, beaches, and tech innovation collide

Digital nomadsTech professionalsRetirees

Subtropical Mediterranean with 2,900-3,000 sunshine hours. Mild year-round.

Seville

The soul of traditional Spain: flamenco, tapas, and timeless Andalusian charm at unbeatable prices

RetireesCulture enthusiastsSpanish language learners

Hot-summer Mediterranean. Hottest major city in Europe with summers often exceeding 40°C. 3,000+ sunshine hours.

Granada

Moorish magic and mountain views at Spain's most affordable historic gem

StudentsBudget travelersHistory buffs

Continental Mediterranean with hot summers and cold winters. 2,900 sunshine hours.

Balearic Islands(1)

Palma de Mallorca

Island sophistication with year-round Mediterranean lifestyle

Affluent retireesFamilies with childrenSailing enthusiasts

Mediterranean with 2,760 sunshine hours. Mild year-round, slightly cooler than mainland.

Basque Country (Gipuzkoa)(1)

San Sebastián (Donostia)

The culinary capital of Spain where golden beaches meet Michelin stars

FoodiesSurfersAffluent retirees

Oceanic climate similar to Bilbao. Mild year-round but rainy. ~1,700 sunshine hours.

Basque Country (País Vasco)(1)

Bilbao

A reinvented industrial city where world-class culture meets Basque gastronomy

ProfessionalsCulture enthusiastsFoodies

Oceanic climate with mild temperatures year-round. Expect rain - only 1,700 sunshine hours.

Catalunya (Catalonia)(1)

Barcelona

Where Mediterranean beach life meets avant-garde culture and global career opportunities

Digital nomadsCreative professionalsYoung professionals

Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers. 2,500 sunshine hours annually.

Comunidad de Madrid(1)

Madrid

Spain's dynamic capital where world-class culture meets business opportunity

Young professionalsCareer-focused expatsTech workers

Semi-arid Mediterranean with hot summers and cold winters. 2,800 sunshine hours annually.

Comunitat Valenciana(1)

Valencia

The Mediterranean's best-kept secret: perfect beach-city balance at a fraction of the cost

Digital nomadsFamiliesRetirees

Mediterranean with 300 sunny days annually. Mild winters and warm summers.

Valencia (Costa Blanca)(1)

Alicante

Mediterranean sunshine and affordable living on Spain's premier retirement coast

RetireesBudget-conscious expatsDigital nomads seeking sun

Hot semi-arid Mediterranean with ~3,000 sunshine hours. Very mild winters.

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