Spain Region Guides: Honest Takes on Living & Visiting
Straight talk, no brochure-speak. These guides cover every Spanish region with real living costs, best times to visit, digital nomad practicalities, and the things the tourism boards won’t tell you. Whether you’re scouting a relocation, planning a trip, or just curious — pick a region and dig in.
Choose a Region
Andalusia
Aragón
Asturias
Balearic Islands
Basque Country
Canary Islands
Cantabria
Castile and León
Castilla-La Mancha
Catalonia
Extremadura
Galicia
La Rioja
Madrid
Murcia
Navarra
Valencia
Why Use These Guides?
Most Spain travel content recycles the same clichés. These guides are written from months spent living in each region — testing the wifi, checking the rent, eating the food, and talking to the locals and expats who actually live there. Every guide covers the practical realities: real cost of living figures, Digital Nomad Visa considerations, best times to visit, and the trade-offs nobody else mentions.
For Digital Nomads & Remote Workers
Each guide includes internet quality notes, co-working availability, and realistic monthly budgets. Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa has made the country one of Europe’s most attractive bases for remote work, but the experience varies wildly by region. A €1,500 monthly budget goes twice as far in Extremadura as it does in Barcelona.
For Expats & Relocation Scouts
Thinking of moving to Spain? These guides go beyond the “sun and sangria” pitch with honest lifestyle comparisons, healthcare quality notes, integration realities, and the social dynamics that determine whether you’ll thrive or feel isolated. Use our Life Assessment tool to match your priorities to the right region.
For Travelers Who Want Depth
Skip the top-10 lists. Each guide highlights the places, food, and experiences that reward slower, more intentional travel — from free tapas crawls in Granada to 40,000-year-old cave art in Cantabria to volcanic wine in Lanzarote.