Europe
Spain
Madrid · EUR · Spanish
Cost of living
Index 60 / 100
Internet & coworking
175 Mbps avg
Safety
Index 68 / 100
Weather
7° – 32°C
Visa & residency
- Short stay
- Schengen 90/180
- Digital nomad
- Spain Digital Nomad Visa
- Passive income
- Non-Lucrative Visa
Cities in Spain
Barcelona
Spain
9/10Beach, mountains, tech scene, all in one.
Cost65Mbps195Safe65Madrid
Spain
8.5/1024-hour social life and the deepest tapas scene in Europe.
Cost58Mbps210Safe70Valencia
Spain
8.7/10Barcelona quality of life at 30% less the price.
Cost50Mbps175Safe72Seville
Spain
8/10Andalusian charm with the lowest cost in major Spain.
Cost47Mbps170Safe74Granada
Spain
7.6/10Andalusian student town with Sierra Nevada in winter.
Cost42Mbps160Safe75Málaga
Spain
8.3/10Costa del Sol's nomad-favorite, sunshine 300 days/year.
Cost48Mbps175Safe75Las Palmas
Spain
8.4/10Canary Islands nomad capital, 25°C year-round on the beach.
Cost50Mbps150Safe74Tenerife
Spain
8.2/10Bigger Canary Island, El Teide volcano + black beaches.
Cost48Mbps145Safe76
Visas for Spain
Guides for Spain
- infrastructure
Best WiFi Countries for Remote Work in 2026
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- visas
How to Get the Spain Digital Nomad Visa (2026)
Spain's DNV with the Beckham law: 24% flat tax for 6 years, family included, fastest EU processing. Step by step.
- tax
Spain Beckham Law 2026: Flat 24% Tax for Remote Workers
How the Beckham regime works in 2026, who qualifies, the 6-year clock, and how it stacks with the Digital Nomad Visa.
- visas
Schengen 90/180 Rule Explained (2026)
How the 90-in-180 day Schengen rule actually works in 2026, calculator examples, and how DNVs let you stay longer.
- city guide
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Sister site
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Useful for this trip
Frequently asked
- How much does it cost to live in Spain?
- Spain has a cost of living index of 60/100. Expect around $ 1700/month as a solo nomad.
- Is the internet good in Spain?
- Average internet speed is 175 Mbps. More than enough for video calls, large file uploads and 4K streaming.
- What digital nomad visa does Spain offer?
- Spain offers the Spain Digital Nomad Visa.
- When is the best time to visit Spain?
- The best months are Apr, May, Sep, Oct with temperatures 7° – 32°C.
- Is Spain safe for digital nomads?
- Spain scores 68/100 on the safety index. Workable with normal urban caution. Keep an eye on neighborhood-level advice.