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Living in Ferreries

Spain · mediterranean

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Ferreries is a village of roughly 4,600 people on an island in Spain. The climate is mediterranean. It keeps a balanced mix of locals and visitors and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,700. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for hiking, cycling, quiet days.

It is an island well connected in summer and much less so in winter, and that changes a great deal for anyone living here all year. This is one of the places where living off-grid genuinely works, in law and in space.

Ferreries at a glance: cost, climate, safety

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People
~4,600
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Cost / mo
~$1,700
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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
3/5
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Walkable
3/5
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Food
3/5
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Air
4/5Good
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Water
4/5Tap water drinkable

Who tends to love living in Ferreries

All parameters

🛡️ Safety5/5
🏥 Healthcare4/5
🏛️ Public healthcare5/5
💳 Private healthcare5/5
📶 Internet3/5
🚶 Walkable3/5
🚌 Transit3/5
🍽️ Food3/5
📚 LibraryOne, within 6 km
🥗 Veg options3/5
🌫️ Air4/5 · 10 µg/m³
🚰 Water4/5 · Tap water drinkable
📈 PopularityGrowing
🏠 Rent, 5 yrs+38%
👶 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 soil4/5
🔌 Living off-grid5/5
📸 Tourism3/5
👥 Crowding1/5
✈️ Airport1/5
⛴️ Getting there~Seasonal
🛰️ 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

Accommodation prices have moved about +38% in the last 5 years.

Estimates, for orientation only.

⛴️ Getting there: Seasonal

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

Today’s data. Tap a year to see where it is heading.

⚠️ The downsides of living in Ferreries

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

Where is Ferreries?

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Questions, answered

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

A typical month in Ferreries costs around $1,700, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.

Is Ferreries, Spain safe?

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

What is the internet like in Ferreries?

Internet in Ferreries is rated 3 out of 5 for remote work, which is reasonable. Starlink is available in this country.

What is the weather like in Ferreries?

Ferreries has a mediterranean climate. Mountains are close by. It is on an island.

Is healthcare good in Ferreries?

Healthcare in Ferreries 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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