Málaga
Iberian Peninsula · Spain · Europe
Costa del Sol beaches, a buzzy art-and-tech revival, and 300 days of sun.
Málaga has quietly become the Costa del Sol's tech and remote-work capital, pairing 300 days of sun with a walkable, revitalized old town and a real airport. Costs are still below Madrid or Barcelona but climbing fast as nomads and second-home buyers arrive. Summers are hot and tourist-packed, and the job market beyond tech and tourism is thin. It's a strong pick for someone wanting Mediterranean beach life without giving up a startup scene.
comfortable monthly budget
1-bed rent, good area
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An increasingly international mix of nomads, Northern European retirees, and Andalusians; the coworking and startup events make it easy to plug in. Nightlife is lively but relaxed, leaning tapas-and-terrace over clubbing.
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Tax in Spain
Special regime: Beckham Law: 24% flat on Spanish income for new arrivals (up to 6 years)
The Beckham regime lets qualifying new residents pay a 24% flat rate on income up to EUR 600k and exempts most foreign income for six years.
Representative estimate — not tax advice. · source
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