InterNations – The Place for Iranians Living in Spain

Want to connect with the expat community of Iranians in Spain? Looking for Iranian compatriots to help you with your questions on expat life? Or are you looking for other Iranian expats to go on an excursion to the amazing beaches of the Costa del Sol and Costa de la Luz with?

InterNations Spain offers everything you might need as an expat, no matter whether you already live in Spain or are still in Iran planning your upcoming foreign assignment. InterNations is the leading platform among expatriates and global minds in all countries around the world. Needless to say, our community of Iranian expats in Spain is going very strong, with members having roots all across Iran - from Isfahan, over Mashad to Tehran.

Jacques Paillard

Jacques Paillard

At the InterNations Events, I didn't only enjoy dancing the night away at some great venues, but I also got to know some great friends.

Katharina Berbner

Katharina Berbner

Thanks to InterNations, I found a good language school for expats to take intensive classes in Spanish and socialize a bit more.

An amazing community is waiting for you!

Meet international people at local events

Meet international people at local events

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Socialize, enjoy hobbies, and make friends

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Get info, and feel at home abroad!

Meet other Iranians at our events in Spain

Attend our monthly events and activities for Iranians expatriates to get to know like-minded expatriates in real life.

French Film: Amic - Amic (VO French, Catalan Subtitles)
Dear friends, Let's pre-meet for a coffee and go to the cinema! Amic-Amic (VOSCat) «Ami-ami» / France: 2017 / Directors: William Lebghil, Margot Bancilhon, Jonathan Cohen, Camille Razat, Sébastien Chassagne, Béatrice De Staël / Romantic comedy / 86 min / Original version in French with Catalan su
Dear friends, Let's pre-meet for a coffee and go to the cinema! Amic-Amic (VOSCat) «Ami-ami» / France: 2017 / Directors: William Lebghil, Margot Bancilhon, Jonathan Cohen, Camille Razat, Sébastien Chassagne, Béatrice De Staël / Romantic comedy / 86 min / Original version in French with Catalan su
Monday Evening Ping-Pong /under the Lights
Monday Evening Ping-Pong /under the Lights
Heading for another Monday evening get-together for our favorite table game, playing under the plaza lights. If you can make it, show up at 18:30, otherwise, show up sometime before 19:00. We play for fun, a bit of exercise and the time together with friends - to win, not so important. Keep in min
Heading for another Monday evening get-together for our favorite table game, playing under the plaza lights. If you can make it, show up at 18:30, otherwise, show up sometime before 19:00. We play for fun, a bit of exercise and the time together with friends - to win, not so important. Keep in min
InterNations Alicante November Vibes at La Marina
InterNations Alicante November Vibes at La Marina
Your Alicante Ambassador volunteers Gabriella, Irina, and Dave look forward to welcoming all to Sausalito Premium Club on Monday, November 17 from 19:30 to 21:30 pm, for you to - catch-up with friends of old, and make some new - celebrate each of International Day for Tolerance (16th), International
Your Alicante Ambassador volunteers Gabriella, Irina, and Dave look forward to welcoming all to Sausalito Premium Club on Monday, November 17 from 19:30 to 21:30 pm, for you to - catch-up with friends of old, and make some new - celebrate each of International Day for Tolerance (16th), International
Deep Time Walk
Deep Time Walk
From Stardust to Us - A Deep Time Walk is a transformative journey through 4.6 billion years of Earth history via a 4.6 km guided walk where each step is half a million years, every meter 1 million years. ​We'll go on a circular hike at Ciutadella Park, exploring natural history, our connection to
From Stardust to Us - A Deep Time Walk is a transformative journey through 4.6 billion years of Earth history via a 4.6 km guided walk where each step is half a million years, every meter 1 million years. ​We'll go on a circular hike at Ciutadella Park, exploring natural history, our connection to

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Pursue your hobbies with amazing new friends

Do you want to continue with your hobbies — or discover new ones — while living abroad? There’s a variety of InterNations Groups you can join, including everything from sightseeing to hiking. These are run by dedicated Consuls with at least one activity each month, such as dinners in the cities finest restaurants, sports or outings with other expats to explore all that your new home has to offer.

DinnerNations Group
DinnerNations Group
Global Professionals Group
Global Professionals Group
Wine Tasting Group
Wine Tasting Group
Yoga & Wellness Group
Yoga & Wellness Group

Tips and Advice on Spain from Your Fellow Iranian Expats

Obviously, expat life in Spain goes well beyond shipping your belongings and taking care of red tape. Socializing with fellow Iranians is an important facet of living abroad and can be a huge stepping stone in getting to know the Spanish mentality and way of life. Iranians in Spain are a part of our community, calling cities such as Barcelona, Sevilla, Madrid, and many others home. You can use InterNations to look for fellow Iranians in Madrid, for example.

Wondering where to shop for Iranian delicatessen, want to discuss your national team's latest match, or simply talk to someone in your native language? Become a member of the Spanish InterNations Community!

  • Our network is the best place to meet expats from Iran.
  • On the Spain Expat Forums, you can get competent answers to all your expat-related questions: how to find a babysitter fluent in your mother tongue, where to get nan-e\ kabab in Madrid, etc.
  • The InterNations Places database for Spain has information on the nearest Iranian embassy and many other institutions.

From the\ amazing\ beaches\ of\ the\ Costa\ del\ Sol\ and\ Costa\ de\ la\ Luz to the\ thriving\ capital,\ \ the\ vibrant\ Catalonian\ coastal\ city\ of\ Barcelona, you can meet supportive and friendly Iranian expats in Spain on InterNations.

Meet and Mingle with Fellow Iranians in Spain

Additionally, InterNations hosts regular expat events and activities in Spain. Our get-togethers are sure to cater to your taste as well: as a member, you can partake in cozy gatherings to enjoy some Spanish paella, join one of our huge expat celebrations with hundreds of participants in Madrid’s best locations, and much more. Want to discover Spain? Go on a weekend trip with your fellow expats to see Galicia's\ pilgrimage\ sites\ at\ Santiago\ de\ Compostela and other beautiful landmarks.

Our meet-ups and activities offer many wonderful opportunities to mingle with expatriates hailing from Iran and dozens of other countries in a casual setting. Just sign up for your InterNations membership and you’ll soon hear a cordial Dorood\ bar\ shoma from our Iranians living in Spain!