When people hear that you’re moving to Spain, they often immediately think of sunshine, drought and temperatures above thirty degrees. We, too, had that image in our minds. A life under a clear blue sky, spending almost the whole year outdoors, with little rain and warm evenings on the terrace. But once we moved to…
For many people, Galicia still brings to mind images of misty mountains, remote stone villages, and a life far removed from the modern world. But anyone who believes working remotely from northern Spain is impossible is in for a surprise. Over the past few years, Galicia has made enormous progress in digital infrastructure. Fiber-optic internet…
The hidden double costs of moving to Spain — what nobody tells you Everyone budgets for the new life. Nobody warns you how long the old one keeps costing money. We thought we’d planned it well. Spreadsheets, budgets, a contingency fund. What we hadn’t accounted for was the old life that simply kept ticking along…
Emigrating to Galicia: What You Really Need to Know Before You Make the Move When we decided to emigrate to Galicia, we had a head full of questions and an internet full of contradictory information. What does it really cost? What about the paperwork? And isn’t the climate too wet? After months of preparation —…
Anyone searching online for houses in Galicia will come across them sooner or later: old stone houses at prices that seem almost impossible. Sometimes €15,000, sometimes €20,000. To many people, that sounds like a dream. A house in Spain for less than the price of a car, surrounded by nature and far away from the…
Moving abroad is a huge undertaking. You’re not just building a new life in Spain, but also tying up loose ends in the Netherlands. From selling your house to cancelling all those subscriptions: there’s an awful lot to deal with. We’d drawn up a step-by-step plan beforehand and, fortunately, most things went smoothly. Still, looking…
The Galician property market experienced a remarkable surge in 2024, with over 1,000 transactions recorded — a 22.5% increase compared to the previous year. This growth highlights a rising wave of foreign investment in the region, as international buyers increasingly recognize Galicia’s charm, affordability, and investment potential. Experts point to Galicia’s coastal beauty, vibrant culture,…
Quasar Homes | Galician country homes & rural properties Are you, like us, interested in homes in Galicia — and not so keen on the crowded and often scorching-hot costas in summer? Then have a look at the website above to explore what’s currently for sale in Galicia.