Top relocation spots for British digital nomads in Andalusia [2025 edition]
Andalusia has been ranked as one of the top relocation destinations for many years, particularly with British remote workers and digital nomads seeking a combination of a healthy lifestyle and…
How to expand your freelancing career in multiple regions
Nowadays, the gig economy has encouraged freelancers to explore opportunities beyond their country of birth. With the rise in teleworking, increased interconnectivity, and plenty of business opportunities overseas, new markets,…
Is Andalusia a good place to retire?
Andalusia, the sun-drenched southern region of Spain, has long been a favourite spot for tourists, nomads, and property investors alike. However, have you considered whether Andalusia is worth considering as…
The digital nomad’s guide to investing in Spanish property
The rise of remote work has given birth to a new generation of digital nomads. With laptops and reliable internet connections being sole office requirements, modern-day wanderers have the luxury…
Remote work security risks and how to overcome them
The rise of remote work and teleworking has introduced a wealth of professional and personal benefits for businesses and individuals. From work-life balance improvements to greater scalability, the advantages of…
Insider strategies for finding the perfect accommodation as a remote worker
With the rise of remote work, an increasing number of professionals are taking their jobs on the road. No longer tied to a physical office, remote workers have the freedom…
Malaga continues trend of attracting technology companies
The city of Malaga has been attracting a plethora of tech companies in the last few years, becoming the aptly named “Malaga Valley”: an innovative ecosystem of a variety of…
Tax and other financial advantages of living in Andalucia
Spain in general has a relatively mild tax regime, for digital nomads and regular employees. However, Andalucia offers some additional advantages when it comes to minimising your tax obligations. No…
The Córdoba Patios festival in May is a favourite event in Andalucia
The people of Córdoba in Andalucia, welcome guests into their private courtyards in May to be amazed by their elaborate flower arrangements. It honours the exceptional inner courtyard decorations and…
Understanding your tax obligations as a remote worker in Spain
Taxes can seem confusing when you’re earning income remotely in a foreign country. You may not be sure if you’re considered a tax resident of Spain, for example, or how…
How to balance work and wellbeing as a remote freelancer
Working from home as a freelancer certainly provides flexibility, but it can also lead to a sedentary lifestyle if you’re not careful. When you don’t have to commute to an…
Update on the Digital Nomad Visa income requirements and tax rate
Non-EU remote workers and digital nomads that moved to Spain in 2023 thanks to the Startups Law and its new digital nomad visa (DNV) will benefit from the non-resident income…
Stand out to remote clients: How to build an impressive online portfolio
Having a strong online portfolio is critical for remote workers and freelancers looking to attract clients in a competitive market. Your digital presence and portfolio serve as the first impression…
The areas in Andalucia with the best broadband connections
Spain boasts an enviable telecommunications network, where fiber optic coverage of speeds of more than 100Mbps reaches 88 percent of the population. The 660,000 Spanish homes that do not yet…
Practical details regarding the Non-Lucrative Visa in Spain
The main advantage of this special residency Non-Lucrative Visa (NLV) is for non-EU nationals to get around the restriction of having to exit the country every 90 days. It is…
Coliving spaces are becoming more popular with teleworkers in Andalucia
A classic issue digital nomads face on their travels is the availability of medium-term accommodation suitable for working from. Short term stays in hotels and Airbnb can be costly, and…
Practical details regarding the Digital Nomad Visa in Spain
Special tax regime for Digital Nomads not available yet When the idea of Spain’s digital nomad visa (DNV) was first introduced by the Spanish government as part of the new…
Quick SEO wins for remote freelancers
As a remote freelancer, strong search engine optimisation (SEO) is crucial to getting your services in front of potential local clients looking online. With so much competition, you need to…
Useful resource for teleworkers in Spain: “Digital Kit” grant
The government of Spain has issued a grant specially designed for ditigitalisation of small and medium companies The Ministry of Industry of Spain is offering any company or independent contractor…
Why Andalucia is well suited to a new life in Spain
With its enviable climate, laid-back lifestyle and affordable cost of living, Andalucia has emerged as a top spot for professionals looking to relocate abroad. Nestled along Spain’s sunny southern coastline,…
Telework Andalucía, speaker at the conference ‘Active Towns, Living Towns’ organized by the Institute of Engineering of Spain
The event takes place on June 23rd in Montecorto (Serranía de Ronda, Málaga) and will address opportunities to revitalize the economy in rural areas and attract talent Telework Andalucía will…
How to maximise cybersecurity when teleworking
One positive outcome from the pandemic has been the widespread adoption of teleworking (also referred to as remote working). While some business leaders were initially sceptical, teleworking has now become…
Andalucia launches a campaign to attract European digital nomads and energy nomads
The action will take place in ten countries in central and northern Europe and will have a special impact on Great Britain and Germany Andalucia has taken a step forward…
The Spanish visa for digital nomads and the Startups Law have been formally approved
The Congress of Deputies has definitively approved the Law on Startups that includes a visa for digital nomads, among other measures to promote entrepreneurship, attract talent and work remotely from…
Cádiz wants to attract teleworkers and digital nomads
Telework Andalucía, in collaboration with the Association of Tourism Companies of the province of Cádiz (AETC), organized the 1st Conference on Teleworking and Nomadic Tourism in the province of Cádiz…
Digital nomad jobs to fund your life abroad
Technology has made it possible to work from any location for so many roles. If you have the desire to travel and explore the world, what better way to fund…
The Spanish visa for digital nomads will come into effect on 1 January 2023
Digital nomads who want to carry out their professional activity from Spain will have it very easy as of January 1, 2023, the date on which the specific visa for…
Spain eliminates health controls for all travellers from third countries
From this Friday, October 21, Spain eliminates all health controls for travellers arriving from any country to Spanish territory, including the borders with Ceuta and Melilla. According to the resolution…
New York and Malaga, united with direct flight from next summer
The capital of the Costa del Sol recovers this direct flight with the USA after two inoperable years The American airline United Airlines has announced that Malaga and New York…
4 tips for recently arrived digital nomads in Andalucia
The south of Spain has been a popular destination for British holidaymakers, wealthy expats and retirees for over half a century. In recent years, a new younger demographic has joined…
5 tips for moving to Spain
Spain is one of the main destinations chosen by British citizens to live abroad. In fact, it has been on the list of the top five destinations for expats for…
Best places to live and work in Andalucia as a digital nomad
We’ve all thought of the prospect of ditching the nine to five and travelling the world, working wherever we fancy exploring next. And with the rise in technological options available…
Immigration Law of Spain updated: more work facilities for foreigners
Spain will soon update the Regulations of the Immigration Law which, after several years since its approval, is beginning to be outdated, especially in aspects related to the labor market….
The coworking sector in Spain: analysis of a business on the rise
How much money does the coworking business move in Spain? How much does it cost per month to work from a coworking space? Where can you find one? Telecommuting and…
Teleworking from a village in Andalucia: advantages, requirements, and 11 destinations
The return to the rural is already a trend. Teleworking has driven an exodus to the rural environment. We have discovered that villages offer the necessary conditions to develop a…
Bolonia, second best beach in Europe
Bolonia beach, in Tarifa (Spain), has been chosen as the second best in Europe by European Best Destinations, a travel and tourism website specializing in European destinations. The digital platform…
Tools for remote working in 2022
Introduction Since 2020, remote work has grown globally. The number of remote workers, job searches for remote work and job offers of this modality on specialized platforms and websites have…
Self-employed in Spain Part 2: Deductible expenses in 2022
Shortcuts: Introduction | Deduct IVA expenses | What expenses can I include? | Evidence to obtain | Contact us Introduction When we speak in Spain of deduction of expenses for…
Self-employed foreigner in Spain Part 1: monthly fee, taxes, contributions
Foreign self-employed workers in Spain have not stopped growing in the last decade. Of the more than 3.3 million self-employed workers that there are today, nearly 400,000 are from another…
15 frequently asked questions about healthcare in Spain after Brexit answered by the UK embassy
Are you a UK citizen and don’t know if you can access free healthcare in Spain after Brexit? Not sure if the TSE is still valid when visiting Spain? What happens to my health coverage if I move permanently to my second residence in Spain but I don’t work? If I am British and want to move to Spain and work as a freelancer, do I need health insurance? Answers in this post.
Vodafone opens its R&D center for the whole of Europe in Malaga
Vodafone presented this Monday, January 31, in Malaga its European Research and Development center in which it will invest 225 million over the next five years and will centralize its…
Types of work permits for foreigners in Spain
How long have you been thinking of coming to live in Spain and work here or from here? To do this you must have a work permit. However, this requirement…
Teleworking in 2022: 20 benefits for workers, companies and society
Shortcuts: Introduction | Personal benefits for the worker | Benefits for the company | Benefits for society | Contact us Teleworking is not something new. The technology has been around…
Spain launches a program to attract talent aimed at all businesswomen and entrepreneurs in the European Union
The Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Tourism, through the EOI Foundation, has launched the Female Entrepreneurship Attraction Program that aims to attract to Spain entrepreneurial projects led and managed by…
Malaga is the second best city in the world for expats seeking quality of life
Worldwide popularity Malaga is the second best-rated city in the world to live and work according to the InterNations Expat Insider 2021 survey, in which 12,000 members of this popular…
Spain approves the draft of the Startups Law that includes a five-year visa for digital nomads
The Council of Ministers approved this Friday the Bill of Startups that establishes a battery of fiscal measures, the elimination of bureaucratic obstacles, the flexibility of procedures and the articulation…
Work and residence permit in Spain for highly qualified professionals from outside the EU
The work permit for highly qualified professionals is one of the most interesting options for many foreigners who want to come to live in Spain, alone or with their families….
Where should digital nomads in Spain declare their taxes?
Digitization and the pandemic have accelerated the transformation of the global labor market and the introduction of new forms of work, whether teleworking from home or working remotely from any…
[UPDATE] UK and Spain extend deadline for exchanging British driving licenses of Spain residents
Shortcuts: Summary | Pre-registered drivers | Not pre-registered drivers | Third countries Summary British residents in Spain with a UK driving license who have not yet made the exchange…
23 websites to find remote work vacancies
The number of web portals with offers to telecommute does not stop growing. At the same time, more and more professionals are considering the possibility of abandoning physical presence and…
Work with a laptop from wherever you want
📌 [VIDEO] If you can work with a laptop from wherever you want, Andalucia, southern Spain, is waiting for you. At https://www.teleworkandalucia.com/ we want you to work in a sunny…
87 companies offer remote jobs for digital nomads in Spain
Are you a digital nomad in Spain? Do you work remotely but want to look for new opportunities and don’t know where to start? It does not matter if you…
Teleworking Law in Spain: Fines to companies that violate the law from 1st October 2021
Shortcuts: Summary | What is considered Teleworking | Fines and sanctions | Considerations Summary As of October 1, the Labour and Social Security Inspectorate of the Government of Spain…
5 Andalusian cities for feeling like on vacation while you telework
Working and perceiving being on vacation is possible, at least in Andalucía. That in the south of Spain there are many of the best beaches in Spain and the Mediterranean…
New visa for Digital Nomads and foreigners who telework from Spain
The Government of Spain is immersed in the drafting of the so-called Startup Law which introduces unprecedented new features and advantages for the international community
Ten beaches of Andalucía that you cannot miss
Andalucia in southern Spain has almost a thousand kilometers of coastline, a distance greater than that separating Paris from Berlin, but with more sun. This immense coastline bathed by the Mediterranean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean is dotted with impressive beaches and dreamy coves, each with its own personality and uniqueness
How to bring your car to Spain, step by step guide
Are you moving to Spain and want to bring your car? In this guide we will tell you step by step the procedures you have to do so that you do not drown in paperwork and bureaucracy.
BREXIT: The Spanish Government extends the validity of the UK driving license to October 31
The Spanish Government has announced that it is extending to October 31 the validity of UK driver’s licenses that have not yet been exchanged for a Spanish one
Covid masks will not be mandatory outdoors from June 26
The use of the mask in Spain will cease to be mandatory in outdoor places as of June 26 as long as the distance of one and a half meters between people is kept
Residency: how to register your address in Andalucía step by step guide
If you have decided to come to Andalucía or another region of Spain to live, it is beneficial to register with the local municipality. In this post we explain what the registry (“padrón”) is, what is the use of registering, and how to do this important and simple procedure.
The cost of living in Andalucía
If you are wondering if living in Andalucía is cheaper than doing it in other regions of Europe, the answer is yes. The relationship between cost of living and quality of life in Andalucía make this autonomous community in southern Spain one of the most attractive options in the world for living and working remotely.
Andalucía, a very desirable safe destination
Andalucía, in southern Spain, is one of the most desirable safe destinations in the world to visit in 2021. In fact, travelers from Spain, the United Kingdom, and Germany consider Andalucía their favorite destination for their holidays this year.
10 reasons to move to Andalucía and work from there
Andalucía, southern Spain, is one of the most valued places in the world to live and enjoy peacefully and safely. The climate, the beaches, the gastronomy, the quality of health, the cheap housing prices and the way of understanding life in Andalucía seduce many foreigners every year.
From 28th April 2021 it is cheaper to buy a home in Andalucia
From April 28, 2021 it is cheaper to buy a second-hand house in Andalucia. This is due to the fact that the Andalusian Government has approved to lower the Property Transfer Tax (ITP)
Medical insurance for foreigners in Andalucia: Complete guide
To move to live temporarily in another country, it is important to take out medical health insurance. In many circumstances it is a mandatory requirement to obtain the visa to enter the country (Spain) or the residence permit.
Practical guide: Public Health in Andalucía for foreigners
Health is an aspect that concerns us all, especially when we move to live in another country. What will public health be like there? Do I have the right to medical attention or should I take out private insurance? These are some doubts that assail us. In this article we explain how public health works in Andalucía, who is entitled to it and the services and medical coverage it offers.
How to choose the best school for my children?
We know that moving to another country involves many changes and choosing the best educational center for your children is one of the most important decisions. To choose one educational center or another there are many factors to take into account, some of a personal nature and others related to teaching.
Travelling with your pet from abroad to Andalucia
Are you moving to Andalusia and want to bring your pet? A pet is an important part of a person’s life and another member of the family. If you have a dog, a cat or another pet and you are going to move from a foreign country to any region of Spain, you are interested in knowing that, like humans, they must meet a series of legal requirements and previously have specific documentation to enter in Spanish territory.
Can I drive in Spain with my foreign license?
To drive in Spain you must be at least 18 years old and have a driving license. Driving in Spain as a foreigner requires different requirements that depend on the driver’s country of origin and circumstances such as having or not having residence in Spain.
Golden Visa: residence permit in exchange for investing in Spain
Given the few requirements that this residence permit requires, the Golden Visa is one of the most demanded visas. It is a residence visa that is issued to non-EU citizens who invest in Spain in real estate or real estate worth 500,000 euros or more.
What taxes and expenses do I have to pay when buying a home in Andalucia?
Spain is not one of the countries in Europe with the highest tax burden, but you should know that the taxes and expenses related to the purchase of a property will raise the price that you will finally pay between 10% and 15%.
Guide to buying a home in Andalucia – FAQs
After obtaining your residence permit and your NIE, you may want to buy a property to live in instead of opting for the rental formula. Andalucia is one of the regions of Spain most in demand by foreign customers.
Freelance remote worker (Non Lucrative Visa): What should I know before moving to Andalucia to telework?
There are different types of visas to work in Spanish territory as a foreign citizen, but one in particular fits very well to the figure of freelance and authorizes to work remotely: the non-profit visa.
5 basic tips for moving to Andalucía
Before saying goodbye to stress and starting your new life in one of the telework paradises, you must take into account a series of aspects so that your relocation project to Andalusia is a success.