Cities and Villages in Spain, Where You Will Be Paid for Staying
October 07, 2020
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Did you know that you can get paid for living in a certain city or village? And this is reality in some regions of Spain. Such offers exist due to the fact that some towns experience a massive outflow of residents. The number of ghost towns in the country is growing. The lack of residents also means a lack of resources, and for this reason, many local governments and municipalities have taken strong measures to contain depopulation in these areas. Let’s find out how exactly they deal with it.
Following the trend in other countries where you can get paid for your stay, Spain has launched several programs and initiatives in recent years with attractive offers to attract new residents. Depending on location, you can be offered a guaranteed job, a house, or even up to a thousand euros in cash. Idealista has prepared a list of such regions with conditions for new-comers.
Olmeda de la Cuesta, Cuenca
One of the oldest villages in Spain, Olmeda de La Cuesta in Cuenca, is also said to be experiencing a sharp decline in population. In an attempt to improve this situation, the local mayor decided to put the land up for an auction so that people could buy it at a very low price and build houses.
Prices at auctions range from €200 to €3,000, depending on the size of each plot, and as a result, more than 40 plots were. The houses should be built within 3 years.
Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
A Xesta, Pontevedra
The Galicia region, which is located in Northern Spain, is a home to some sparsely populated villages. The area of A Xesta, located in the district of Pontevedra, offers houses, the rental price of which is only €100 per month.
Currently, with high rental prices all over Spain, especially in cities, moving to a small village like this can have many advantages, and living in some privacy can be a positive thing.
The village of Rubiá in Orense (Galicia) also decided to take measures to replenish the local population. The initiative here includes giving people €100 and €150 a month to live in the village, especially for families with children, to maintain numbers in local schools.
Although the money offered will not cover all your living expenses, you will certainly save money compared to living in busy areas, and you will also be able to enjoy the quiet village rhythm of life and low prices.
Check out cheap properties you can buy in Spain now:
41 000 €
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Nice apartment near the center and the sea, All services nearby, shops, schools, bus.etc.
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Apartment in Alicante!!!
The apartment is close to the sea and from the center of Alicante.
All services nearby, schools, shops, metro, bus-
From the plaza 500 meters.
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42 000 €
Flat in Alicante, Spain
60 sq.m1
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This is a super opportunity to purchase a fantastic apartment in the Urbanization Mar Azul in Torrevieja. The apartment has a lounge with patio doors leading out to the private balcony which has wonderful views towards the sea. The apartment also has a fully fitted kitchen as well as a double bedroom and bathroom. This property is just 200...
Sol Costa Blanca
43 000 €
Flat in Alicante, Spain
80 sq.m432
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Nice apartment in Alicante!!!!
Inexpensive apartment in Alicante, in a good location, not far from the center and from the plaza.
All services are close to schools, shops, bus, metro.Better to see!!!!!
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45 000 €
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80 sq.m331
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Nice apartment, close to the center and from the sea, Has all services nearby, schools, shops, market, etc.
From the sea 1 km. Alicante
Sol Costa Blanca
45 000 €
Flat in Torrevieja, Spain
60 sq.m2
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Apartment in the center of Torrevieja, next to the botanical garden. All services and beach "Acequion" areas with very beautiful and impressive pools.
Sol Costa Blanca
47 000 €
Flat in Alicante, Spain
70 sq.m321
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Nice apartment near the center and from the sea, All services nearby, shops, schools, bus.etc.
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47 900 €
Flat in Torrevieja, Spain
55 sq.m1
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Apartment 1 bedroom with garage CLOSED (10,000 Optional. PRICES GARAGE '- ?), almost on the beach. Accommodation entrance hall, 1 bedroom, bathroom (renovation), INDEPENDENT KITCHEN. EXTREMELY LIGHT, unfurnished.
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48 000 €
Flat in Torrevieja, Spain
70 sq.m2
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The apartment is new, 2 bedrooms, one bathroom. All services are nearby and 5 minutes from the beach. A good opportunity!
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49 000 €
Flat in Alicante, Spain
75 sq.m321
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Nice apartment near the center and from the sea, All services nearby, shops, schools, bus.etc.
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50 000 €
Flat in Alicante, Spain
75 sq.m322
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Nice apartment near the center and from the sea, All services nearby, shops, schools, bus.etc.
Sol Costa Blanca
50 000 €
Flat in Alicante, Spain
80 sq.m431
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Nice apartment not far from the center and from the sea. All services nearby, shops, schools, supermarket, Better to see
Sol Costa Blanca
51 000 €
Flat in Alicante, Spain
85 sq.m432
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Nice apartment in Alicante, 85 meters, close to the center and from the plaza.
All services are nearby, school, bus. the shops
Sol Costa Blanca
52 000 €
Flat in Torrevieja, Spain
75 sq.m2
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APARTMENT in Torrevieja 75.46 m2 (including common elements) two bedrooms, one bathroom, living room with glass terrace, kitchen and veranda. The house was built in 2003, is in good condition, sold furnished. d. in the pool. 10 minutes walk from the beach
Sol Costa Blanca
53 000 €
Flat in Torrevieja, Spain
50 sq.m2
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2 bedroom apartment with a beautiful view of the sea. Urbanizacion, 100 meters from the beach and the promenade. Near banks, shops, supermarket ... There are many restaurants right on the beach and night clubs on the embankment. If you sit on the terrace, you will enjoy the beauty of the sea. 5 minutes from the center of Torrevieja. Nearby buses...
Sol Costa Blanca
55 000 €
Flat in Alicante, Spain
100 sq.m3
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1st floor 95 m2, 3 bedrooms, living room outside, kitchen with 2 patios, bathroom and toilet. Restored, brand new. The apartment is located in Alicante, 10 minutes from the city center and the beach. Almost all services, universities, schools, shopping malls and all amenities. 15 minutes from the airport.
Sol Costa Blanca
55 000 €
Flat in Torrevieja, Spain
43 sq.m1
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Quiet area. From the terrace overlooking the pool. Near the beach "La Mata". All services are nearby. Beautiful gated urbanization, with a large swimming pool. 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom.
Sol Costa Blanca
55 000 €
Flat in Torrevieja, Spain
60 sq.m2
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Apartment with a beautiful sea view in Torrevieja, with a swimming pool.
2 bedrooms, one bathroom, American-style kitchen...
Sol Costa Blanca
57 000 €
Flat in Torrevieja, Spain
75 sq.m2
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Apartment with 2 bedrooms, bathroom, swimming pool, garden with beautiful trees,garage. All services, school, bus station, 10 minutes from the beach. Urbanizacion Alta Baja "
Sol Costa Blanca
58 000 €
Flat in Torrevieja, Spain
65 sq.m2
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Apartment with 2 bedrooms, living room, Semi-separate kitchen, bathroom and terrace closed. Views from the balcony to the sea and palm trees, located on the second line from the sea in Playa Los Locos in Torrevieja. It is very well preserved. One step away from Habanera Avenue, with all services, close to
Miravete de La Sierra in the Teruel province has developed a plan to encourage more people to live there, and so far it has brought very positive results. The goal of the campaign is to emphasize to potential residents the advantages of a peaceful environment and tranquility of the village.
The idea of living stress-free turned out to appeal to many people who are tired of the hustle and bustle of big cities. As a result, more than 700 people wanted to live there. This program included no cash benefits, no promises of low rents, no guaranteed jobs, but only a peaceful lifestyle that would undoubtedly bring great health benefits.
Galicia, Spain
Anything Else?
These are just a few villages where measures have been taken to increase the population. In many other provinces of Spain, you can find more cities where you are guaranteed a quiet place to live. For example, the city of Arganza in León offered free homes for families with two or more children keep local schools open. The town of Elijate in Almeria did something similar, offering free homes to families with children, in Retorillo de Soria, in the region of Castilla y León, the unemployed worked.
More information and even more villages with similar opportunities can be found on the website "Volver al pueblo" ("Return to the village"), if you want to play a role in increasing the population in some of the rural regions of Spain.
