In Barcelona, digital nomads risk being attacked by angry water pistol-wielding locals . But other parts of sun-soaked Spain are welcoming remote wor

Spain is luring digital nomads into the countryside with €15,000 grants

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2024-08-31 00:00:08

In Barcelona, digital nomads risk being attacked by angry water pistol-wielding locals . But other parts of sun-soaked Spain are welcoming remote workers with open arms — and wads of cash.

This week, the local government of Extremadura announced it is offering digital nomads and remote workers up to €15,000 to move to the rural region. The grants are for “available housing, arable land, and everything necessary to expedite their arrival,” said officials in a press release .

Bordering Portugal, Extremadura is known for its mountainous landscapes, vineyards, historic villages, great food, and low cost of living. An apartment in the Cáceres‎ starts at a few hundred euros a month. A pint? €1.75. A cappuccino? €1.50. Importantly, it also has solid fibre and mobile coverage for those busy tech workers.

But there’s a catch — you’ll have to stay there for at least two years to qualify. Which doesn’t sound very alluring for digital nomads. Plus, Extremadura gets incredibly hot and dry in summer, and isn’t known for being very exciting. Anyway, moving on.