For non-EU citizens wishing to reside in Spain, the best option is arguably Spain’s golden visa. To obtain the golden visa in Valencia, you must commit to making the required capital investment.You can qualify for this visa by investing either:€500,000 in property in Spain.€1 million in shares of Spanish companies or bank deposits in financial institutions.€2 million in Spanish government bonds.A...

In 2019, the World Design Organization (WDO) announced Valencia as World Design Capital 2022. The WDO designate this prestigious title every two years, and the chosen city enjoys a year-long programme of events during the titular year (2022 for Valencia). These events are an opportunity for Valencia to showcase its accomplishments and best practices regarding sustainable design and innovation. Valencia...

An Analysis of Spain's Property Prices Q4, 2020 In the fourth quarter of 2020, average property prices in Spain displayed a 0.7% decrease, along with a year-on-year decrease of 1.7%. Tinsa bases these averages on completed property (new and resale), which show an average value of €1,351 per square metre.Prior to the pandemic, property prices were on the rise, with the first quarter of 2020 showing a...

If you’re planning to live in Valencia, you probably have heard a lot about the NIE. What is it, why do you need one, and how do you get it? And what about the TIE? There is certainly a lot of information available online. Still, it’s important to remember that what you’re reading may not always be up-to-date or applicable to the area you’re looking to move to. Much movement is going on regarding a...

Valencia’s rich heritage is apparent throughout the city, but perhaps nowhere quite as much as in Valencia’s historic old town – La Ciutat Vella. The heart of Valencia’s city centre and the city’s first district, Ciutat Vella boasts some of the city’s most beautiful historic buildings. Here you can scour the Mercado Central for fresh produce on a sunny Saturday morning, wander leisurely...

We are often asked about the tastiest restaurants, tapas bars and other dining options in Valencia. Luckily, in the years we have lived and worked here, we have discovered some real gems throughout the city. In particular, many restaurants in Ruzafa are renowned among Valencia’s food enthusiasts. Valencia is a wonderful place to visit from a culinary perspective, as there is so much choice spanning...