Test Drive Spain Quiz
The tool we wish we had before we moved.
Based on your interests, priorities, and personality, we guide you to the regions and cities that feel uniquely you.
Start with your personalized regional match instantly — then go deeper to uncover your perfect city fit.
Completely FREE. Instant Results.
Your Steps To Discovery
Whether you’re just daydreaming or already packing, Test Drive Spain has solutions to help show you what life in Spain really looks like — and how to take your next step with confidence.
Your Lifestyle Finder results link directly to one of our Spanish Compass Regional Guides.
13 pages of practical, inspiring overviews of what daily life is really like across Spain. Inside each guide you’ll find:
Why you matched with this region, and why your city or town in particular.
City spotlights with lifestyle pros + cons.
Cost of living snapshots and housing styles.
Cultural rhythms — food, festivals, community.
Next steps to explore further or plan a visit.
The Creative Pyrenees
From mountain towns to Mediterranean coves, discover Spain’s adventurous edge — culture, cuisine, and landscapes that inspire artists and explorers alike.
The Timeless Heartland
Toledo, Cáceres, Mérida, and beyond — Spain’s historic core, offering authenticity, affordability, and a slower, grounded lifestyle.
The Moorish South
Andalucía + Murcia at their most soulful: flamenco, fiestas, Moorish palaces, 100s of kilometres of beaches and affordable sunny living with vibrant traditions.
The Green North
Lush Galicia, Asturias, Basque Country, and Navarra. A foodie’s paradise with strong traditions, dramatic landscapes, and cooler weather.
The Mediterranean East
Valencia and the Costa Blanca balance city buzz with beach life. Ideal for expats who want sunshine, community, and easy connectivity.
The Spanish Compass
All five regional guides together — your complete view of Spain’s diverse lifestyles. Find which path feels most like home.
Planning Already Underway?
Mistakes are normal — we’ve all made them. But don't make more than you have to.
Before and after arriving, every Test Drive Spain team member stumbled through surprises. Some were small, others more costly (like an emergency dash to Morocco for a passport stamp!) — but all were part of the learning curve.
Spain’s bureaucracy can feel unforgiving, yet with the right guidance, it’s navigable. We’re here to help you plan smarter, avoid common pitfalls, and step into Spain with confidence.
Katie the Guiri
The person we wish we’d engaged before we moved.
Over 5 million views on Instagram and TikTok have captured Katie’s funny, honest, and wry take on expat life in Spain. She cuts through the myths, shares the realities, and makes the journey relatable.
Best of all — Katie is available to talk through your plan, so you can skip the guesswork and get expert clarity from someone who’s lived it.
Your Partners In Discovery
The Test Drive Spain team is based across Valencia, Murcia, and Catalonia — living the expat experience first-hand. As professional content creators, we bring Spain to life through guides, stories, and video that capture the country’s diversity from coast to mountain.
We’re continually adding fresh content and insider tips to make your research easier, whether you’re considering relocation or simply exploring. And looking ahead, we’re planning immersive exploratory retreats in 2026 — designed to help you test-drive Spanish lifestyles before making the leap.
Hear From Our Customers
Antonia Doropolous
I didn't fully appreciate how different areas of Spain are...not just region to region, but the cities within the region themselves
Lindy Kim
Coming from Australia, there's not much cultural difference anywhere across the country.
These guides blew my mind as to how diverse Spain is!
Mark O'Donnell
Finding my city through the quiz was great fun...I'd never heard of Denia, now I'm looking to stop there on my way to the Beleric Islands.