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.
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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