Madrid Resident Relocates to Spanish Village of Nine for Self-Sufficient Life
Lucía, a 27-year-old former Madrid resident, relocated to a rural village of nine inhabitants in Ourense, Spain. After purchasing a century-old property for 6,000 euros, she lives a self-sufficient lifestyle, keeping monthly food expenses to around 50 euros.
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Lucía, a 27-year-old from Madrid, moved to a Spanish village of nine residents to build a self-sufficient life. Having bought a century-old house for 6,000 euros, her monthly food costs are now around 50 euros.
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A 27-year-old woman named Lucía left Madrid to settle in a hamlet of nine people in Concello do Irixo, Ourense. After studying permaculture for several years, she bought an old house and land for 6,000 euros. Her monthly spending includes 150 euros for animal care and 50 euros for basic groceries, relying heavily on home farming and foraging. Lucía aims to become entirely self-sufficient as her garden grows, while also participating in restoring historical village assets like a local bread oven and mill.
Why this matters
Her story reflects a growing trend of young urban residents seeking affordable, sustainable living options in depopulated rural areas amid rising urban living costs.
Background
Many European countries, including Spain, face depopulation in rural regions—a phenomenon known as 'España Vaciada' (Emptied Spain)—leading some individuals to seek low-cost housing and alternative lifestyle solutions outside major cities.
Key terms
- Permaculture
- An approach to land management and settlement design that adopts arrangements observed in flourishing natural ecosystems.
- Self-sufficiency
- The state of needing no outside help or interaction for basic survival necessities such as food and housing.
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Key facts
- A 27-year-old woman named Lucía left Madrid to settle in a hamlet of nine people in Concello do Irixo, Ourense.
- After studying permaculture for several years, she bought an old house and land for 6,000 euros.
- Her monthly spending includes 150 euros for animal care and 50 euros for basic groceries, relying heavily on home farming and foraging.
- Lucía aims to become entirely self-sufficient as her garden grows, while also participating in restoring historical village assets like a local bread oven and mill.
Key numbers
- 27
- A 27-year-old woman named Lucía left Madrid to settle in a hamlet of nine people in Concello do Irixo, Ourense
- 6,000
- After studying permaculture for several years, she bought an old house and land for 6,000 euros.
- 150
- Her monthly spending includes 150 euros for animal care and 50 euros for basic groceries, relying heavily on h
Lucía, a 27-year-old former city dweller from Madrid, has relocated to a remote village of just nine residents in Concello do Irixo, located in the northern Spanish province of Ourense. Seeking a simpler and more sustainable way of life, she purchased an ancient property with surrounding land for 6,000 euros and is currently restoring it.
Her transition to rural life was planned over several years, during which she studied permaculture. Citing urban insecurity and precarity as main factors for her departure, she chose self-sufficiency over city living. Currently, her ongoing monthly living expenses remain minimal, consisting of about 150 euros for her animals and roughly 50 euros for essential groceries, bolstered by her vegetable garden and foraging.
Despite potential isolation, Lucía reported a smooth social transition, describing a warm welcome from local residents. Alongside property restoration, she aims to expand her agriculture production and help preserve historical village structures, such as a communal bread oven and an old sawmill.
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