A Spanish town is paying people to move there for an important reason.
Ponga, a small town in Spain's northern mountains, is looking to boost the local economy. And now the area has come up with a genius way to get people there.
In a bid to get Brits to move there, the town is offering to pay £2,600 per person. There's an extra incentive for families, as you can receive an additional £2,600 for every baby that you register in the town too.
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The town gets around 2,000 hours of sunshine every year, easily outdoing the UK's average of 1,387 hours meaning the location would be perfect for those who love a sunnier climate. For UK residents who do take up the offer, there's also plenty to explore in the mountainous region.
For a start, The Mirror reported that the municipality of Ponga has a huge nature reserve, which has already been a hit with hikers and adventure-seekers. The area also boasts observation decks, hiking trails, birdwatching spots and adventure sports centres for those looking for an adrenaline rush.
Those who move to the area will also be able to take in epic views of the hills of Asturias, not to mention Costa Verde is within easy distance for trips to the seaside. For those who like a bit of hustle and bustle now and then, the nearest city is Gijon, a coastal spot about 35 miles away with beaches, a port, and the likes of a concert hall and palace house.
It's not the first time that a small town has used a scheme of this nature. An idyllic Italian village previously offered to pay Brits £24,000 to relocate for up to three years.
However, potential residents had to meet certain criteria such as being under 40 years old, and needing to kickstart a new business in a bid to give a boost to the sleepy town, which was declining in population. Gianluca Gallo, a regional councillor, told CNN at the time that the monthly income could be in the range of £854- 683 for two to three years.
Other Italian spots such as the region of Molise and the town of Candela, in Puglia, had also adopted similar projects in the hope of boosting the economy by bringing younger workers in.
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