With the non-Spanish population in Valencia city and the wider region growing, we look at why it is so popular with expats.
Valencia is one of the most popular regions in Spain for expats due to its wonderful climate, beautiful coastal and inland areas, excellent flight links, delicious food and wine, and low property prices.
With the introduction of Spanish digital nomad visas in 2023, it is now even easier for foreigners to live and work online in Spain too.
According to Valencia City Hall Statistics Office, in 2023 there were over 130,000 non-Spanish nationals living in the city, representing about 16% of the metropolitan population, up from 13% just a few years before.
In 2023, it was ranked the third best city in the world for expats in a study of 49 global destinations with participants commenting that they particularly appreciate the affordable and readily available healthcare, next to plentiful leisure options and great weather.
Take a look at our Expat guide for more information
