Overview
- Olmeda de la Cuesta in Cuenca is selling municipal plots at accessible prices to attract people who will live there year-round.
- Local leaders are courting young families, remote workers, and small business owners who want a quieter pace and room to build.
- The town sits about two hours from Madrid and has a small year-round base, with fewer than 30 residents in its historic center.
- Newcomers must meet residency rules that vary by nationality and register at the town hall, a step in Spain called empadronamiento.
- Jobs on offer are limited and center on farming, livestock, rural lodging, hospitality, construction, crafts, and nature-focused ventures.