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Benitalga, Almeria – Andalucia’s smallest village.
Credit: Ayuntamiento de Benitalga
Imagine a crisp mountain air, filled with only birdsong and the friendly greeting of a neighbor. Benitagla is Andalucia’s smallest village and a place of rural bliss. Just 60 residents live in this hidden getaway in Almeria’s Sierra de los Filabres. This is a great way to escape the modern world and enjoy the “empty countryside” of Spain.
Benitagla, a town in the Valle del Almanzora surrounded by mountains, almond trees, and olive groves, echoes its Moorish roots. Benitagla derives its name from “Beni Tagla,” or “sons from Tagla”, a Berber tribal group from the Nasrid period.
The whitewashed Iglesia de Juan Bautista and its simple bell tower, as well as the ancient Torre de la Alqueria de Alhabia, are today quiet reminders of simpler days. No hustle or bustle here. There is no pharmacy, bakery or school. Everyone knows everyone else and there is always help available. The village has only one bar that also doubles as a shop.
But, what really raises eyebrows is the real estate: idealista.com lists properties starting at just €20,000, brimming with potential. These homes offer incredible value for those who want to live in a village.
Benitagla is only 60 km away from Almeria City, but offers mountain isolation without being totally remote.
These aren’t anomalies; with limited listings often in the €20,000 to €30,000 range, it provides rare, budget-friendly access to traditional Spanish rural living. Although slower than urban speeds, basic internet is available. However, adding Starlink satellite service allows remote workers or digital nomads to be productive at low cost and with minimal distraction.
Benitagla has a similar quiet charm to places like Cumbres de Enmedio, in Huelva. This place is home to 61 residents and boasts oak groves as well as Iberian Ham traditions. Its unique combination of Moorish heritage, dramatic mountain scenery, and rock bottom prices is worth a second glance. This small Andalusian village could be the ideal retreat for those who want to slow down and unplug.
