Spain is launching its own digital nomad visa, but where should you stay?

If you fancy getting away from your desk and jetting off to work somewhere far from home, then Spain might be your next destination of choice.

With the rise of remote working, the country is planning to introduce a digital nomad visa that will allow you to stay and work for a maximum of 12 months. This could then be extended up to two times. Startups may also be given tax incentives to encourage young entrepreneurs to make a move somewhere new.

The new Spanish law is part of the recent Startup Act.

A lack of job opportunities in rural Spain has left many small towns and villages with dwindling populations but these destinations, in particular, are more than ready to welcome remote workers.

Around 30 towns and villages across Spain have decided to join the Red Nacional de Pueblos Acogedores para el Teletrabajo (or National Network of Welcoming Villages for Remote workers) to encourage digital nomads to visit. They all have under 5,000 residents and want to attract new residents to repopulate their streets.

Whether people stay for a short break or make these places their temporary homes, it is hoped that an influx of people working from home will help to revitalise communities.

Rather than having to find your own way, the programme offers remote workers a host who can welcome them to the town or village and connect them with life in the community.

You can find an interactive map of the locations calling out for digital nomads on the network’s website but here is a shorter selection of our favourites.

This small village in the heart of Genal Valley has less than 500 residents. Perched on the slopes of Sierra Bermeja and not far from the sea, its natural beauty has been popular with art lovers for generations.

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