Spanish neighbourhoods, researched

Spain's capital: big-city energy, a huge expat community and no rent cap.

Beach, architecture and startups, with Catalonia's rent-cap zones to know about.

Spain's most livable big city: beach, bikes and noticeably lower rents.

Andalusian charm, low rents and serious summer heat.

The digital-nomad hub of the south: sun, sea and coworking.

Basque culture, green hills and the food capital of the north.

Alhambra views and Spain's lowest big-city rents.

Costa Blanca capital: beach-city life, a big British and northern-European community, and rents well below the majors.

Costa del Sol luxury: golf, beach clubs and one of Spain's deepest international-school markets, at a price.

Mallorca's capital, Palma de Mallorca: island-city life, a year-round expat scene, and a rental market that moves in days.

The Costa Blanca's high-rise beach city: year-round sun, a huge British community and Spain's most affordable coastal rents.