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Living in Alcúdia

Spain · mediterranean

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Alcúdia is a small town of roughly 20,000 people on an island in Spain. The climate is mediterranean. It has a lively, popular feel and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,800. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is fast enough for full-time remote work. People come here for swimming, cycling, diving.

It is an island reachable every day, and that changes a great deal for anyone living here all year.

Alcúdia at a glance: cost, climate, safety

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People
~20,000
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Cost / mo
~$1,800
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Climate
mediterranean
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Safety
5/5
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Healthcare
4/5
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Internet
4/5
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Walkable
3/5
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Food
4/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love living in Alcúdia

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare5/5
📶 Internet4/5
🚶 Walkable3/5
🚌 Transit3/5
🍽️ Food4/5
📚 LibraryOne, within 6 km
🥗 Veg options4/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 10 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
🚀 PopularityGrowing fast
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+53%
👶 For kids4/5
🛂 Immigration4/5
🏛️ Stability5/5
💸 Tax friendly2/5
🧑‍💻 Business3/5
🕵️ Privacy4/5
🏦 State digital currencyIn development
🗣️ Free expressionReasonable
₿ Bitcoin3/5
🌈 LGBTQ+5/5
🦂 Dangerous animals1/5
🌱 Fertile soil3/5
🔌 Living off-grid4/5
📸 Tourism4/5
👥 Crowding3/5
✈️ Airport3/5
⛴️ Getting there~Daily
🛰️ StarlinkYes
⚕️ AbortionLegal

💉 Childhood vaccines: Recommended, never required

Spain has no mandate and coverage above 95 per cent, which is the argument its health service makes against one.

If you skip them: Nothing, although a judge can order a vaccination during an outbreak.

Exemptions: Not needed.

Source: Vaccines 2024;12:1296, European survey

🚀 Popularity & prices: Growing fast

Accommodation prices have moved about +53% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

⛴️ Getting there: Daily

Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.

🔭 Where this place is heading

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What to know before moving to Alcúdia

⚠️ The downsides of living in Alcúdia

Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.

Where is Alcúdia?

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Questions, answered

How much does it cost to live in Alcúdia, Spain?

A typical month in Alcúdia costs around $1,800, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.

Is Alcúdia, Spain safe?

Arcadia rates personal safety in Alcúdia at 5 out of 5, which is excellent.

What is the internet like in Alcúdia?

Internet in Alcúdia is rated 4 out of 5 for remote work, which is good. Starlink is available in this country.

What is the weather like in Alcúdia?

Alcúdia has a mediterranean climate. It is on the coast. It is on an island.

Is healthcare good in Alcúdia?

Healthcare in Alcúdia is rated 4 out of 5 overall, which is good. Public healthcare is 5/5 and private healthcare 5/5.

How easy is it to move to Spain?

Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Spain at 4 out of 5, which is good. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.

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