If you’re dreaming of a new adventure in sunny southern Spain, Paymogo might just catch your eye. With a population of only around 1,100 residents, this small town near the Portuguese border is now taking bold steps to welcome newcomers. With affordable property prices and fresh job opportunities, Paymogo’s initiative aims to breathe new life into its streets while offering a genuine taste of Spanish rural living.
Where is Paymogo exactly?
Paymogo is a small municipality in the province of Huelva, Andalusia, just seven kilometres from the Portuguese border. It is surrounded by pretty countryside, farmlands, and scenic walking routes. Situated roughly 70 km from the city of Huelva, it's an hour's drive away, and around two hours from Seville.
Paymogo’s initiative: property for sale and jobs
Like many villages in Spain's interior, Paymogo has faced challenges in recent years, including a shrinking and ageing population and a lack of economic opportunities for younger generations. This has motivated the local council to launch new initiatives to stimulate growth and attract new residents.
Supported by the ‘Holapueblo’ platform, the town is offering attractively priced homes—some starting as low as €17,800—to newcomers who want to settle there. These properties are primarily aimed at families and anyone willing to integrate and contribute to village life.
In addition to affordable houses, the village is actively advertising job offers and business opportunities across sectors like agriculture, hospitality, social care, and local services. The campaign specifically seeks people willing to move in, work, and engage with community projects. The initiative is getting attention from both Spanish nationals and those in neighbouring Portugal and other European countries, thanks to the low property prices, peaceful lifestyle, and supportive relocation policies.
What jobs are available?
Paymogo’s looking for people with a range of hands-on skills—carpenters, dentists, physios, and those with experience in social or health care are all in demand. There’s also plenty of scope for anyone working in renewable energy, beekeeping or fungi cultivation, as these areas are part of local life.
For those who work remotely, the town has set aside dedicated co-working spaces, which means it’s a straightforward place for digital nomads and small business owners who fancy rural Spain without losing touch with their work.
Living in Paymogo
The town’s most important historic monument is the Moorish castle, which sits atop a hill. The heart of the village is all whitewashed houses and winding lanes, with neighbours who know each other by name. Locals sometimes gather nearby for open-air events, and the views reach across the rolling countryside.
A short drive brings you to Santa Bárbara de Casa, where traditional fiestas still fill the streets with music. Step away from town and the horizon opens up at the Andévalo reservoir—waters edged by olive trees, good for fishing or a picnic. The Chanza River draws walkers and anglers in the cooler months.
Each summer, the Pirulitos de San Juan fiesta is a big date in the town’s calendar—locals gather to mark the night with lively traditions, sharing sweet treats and music. Families with children will notice there’s a primary school right in the centre, so young ones can walk to class each day and get to know their classmates from the village.
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