
The Move to Cantabria Blog
Moving to Cantabria: How One Family Found Support and a Fresh Start Moving from Off-Grid Life
After 15 years of living deep in Portugal’s forests, one family made the brave decision to start fresh. Raising a young daughter shifted their priorities: they still longed for wild nature, but also needed community, education, and safety.
Cantabria offered the balance they were searching for — sea and mountains, culture and connection, freedom and support. With relocation guidance for housing, schools, and bureaucracy, they transitioned into a new chapter of life.