Best Cities in Galicia for Expats and Remote Workers

Galicia isn't the first region most people picture when they imagine a move to Spain, but for remote workers and expats seeking a quieter life it has some standout options.

A Coruña

A compact coastal city with a lively old town, good seafood, mild temperatures year-round and a short walk to the beach. It's the most cosmopolitan of Galicia's cities and hosts the headquarters of Inditex, parent of Zara.

Vigo

Galicia's largest and most industrial city, with a growing international population, dramatic hillside views over its bay, and the best job market in the region if you're also looking for local work.

Santiago de Compostela

Smaller and deeply historic, built around the cathedral and university. A natural choice if you want walkability, culture and a built-in international community thanks to the student population and pilgrim traffic.

Pontevedra

One of Spain's most pedestrian-friendly small cities, largely car-free in its centre, with a slower pace and lower cost of living than A Coruña or Vigo.

Our take

Coastal cities make the adjustment easier for newcomers, with more services, flights abroad and fellow expats; rural inland Galicia is beautiful but better suited to those who already speak Spanish and want to go deep rather than ease in.

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