Best Cities to Live in as a Digital Nomad in Spain

Spain is becoming more and more of a hotspot for digital nomads and for a good reason. Its government is poised to become even friendlier with its new visas which should be available sometime this year and the whole country is rich in beauty, opportunities, culture, and warmth. But which city in Spain should be the next destination on your borderless experience? Here are the top three cities in Spain for digital nomads.

The country’s capital can seem like a good place to start in any country, but Madrid is really worth your attention. It has just about anything you could possibly want. Food aficionados will have a near-endless supply of delicious restaurants and bistros, partygoers will find themselves right at home with clubs opened until sunrise, and history buffs will find themselves in the middle of a fascinating culture with tons to see. But not only is there a lot to do but the city is also very convenient: it has a solid public transportation system while also being walkable and since it’s situated in the centre of the country, it’s a great starting point for visiting other places in Spain. Even if for just a few months living, Madrid is an unforgettable experience.

Barcelona has a well-deserved reputation for being a city of art and culture—and it absolutely delivers. With galleries, Gaudi’s beautiful architecture, and huge artist communities you will have tons of inspiration for your own projects. The city is also very multicultural, with almost half of its residents being foreigners living in Spain. It’s also a very young city, with students and young artists just waiting to be befriended. But the advantages of Barcelona do not stop there. The city has gorgeous beaches which you can enjoy all year round thanks to the exceptionally warm weather—peaking at about 35°C in the summer and dipping to about 16°C in winter. In a city like this, you’ll find yourself in the centre of events in no time.

Valencia is rapidly becoming the next big item on many digital nomads’ itineraries. It’s not as large as either Barcelona or Madrid, but that only helps it retain its charm. The city is both very traditional in its culture and progressive in its politics (with a large LGBTQ+ community living there). It’s also great for digital nomads that are travelling on a budget—in comparison with the cities above, Valencia is absurdly cheap. The city also offers a solid public transport infrastructure with a highly popular culture of cycling filling in the gaps. The whole city is very navigable on a bike, with lanes and bike-sharing schemes crisscrossing the city. If you want to be ahead of the curve and become one of the early digital nomads to experience a new city in Spain, Valencia is it.