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Guide Turkey → Spain · community · checked 1 Nov 2026

The Turkish community in Spain

How many Turkish people live in Spain, where they live, and how to keep a piece of home close.

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In numbers

How many Turkish people live in Spain?

According to Eurostat, 10,180 Turkish citizens held a valid residence permit in Spain at the end of 2025. The community is growing fast: up 48% in two years.

10,180Turks with a permit (2025)
8,358at the end of 2024
6,883at the end of 2023
+48%in two years

Eurostat, valid residence permits (31 December of each year).

Where people live

Where Turkish people live in Spain

Turkish people in Spain live mainly in the big cities, such as Madrid and Barcelona.

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MadridTurkey's embassy is here.
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BarcelonaThe Turkish consulate general.
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Other citiesSmaller groups in cities such as Valencia, Málaga and Alicante.
Community life

A piece of home, close by

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MosquesMosques in Madrid and Barcelona; the Turkish community meets around its associations.
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Turkish lessons for childrenIn autumn 2026 face-to-face Turkish and Turkish culture lessons began for the first time in Spain, for children aged 6 to 12 in Madrid and Granada. Courses at associations and mosques too.
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Embassy and consulatesThe embassy in Madrid and a consulate general in Barcelona; honorary consulates in Benidorm, Bilbao, A Coruña, Granada, Córdoba, Málaga, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Seville, Valencia and Zaragoza.
Shop
Turkish shopsTurkish and Middle Eastern shops in Madrid and Barcelona.
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TV feeSpain has no TV fee.
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Booking an appointmentBook consular services online at konsolosluk.gov.tr: choose “Randevu Al”, then “Türk Vatandaşları İçin Konsolosluk İşlemleri”.
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Which consulate is yours?The consulate general in Barcelona (Passeig de Gràcia 7) serves Catalonia, Valencia, Aragon, Murcia and the Balearic Islands; the embassy in Madrid serves the rest of Spain.
TV
Turkish TVThe channels from home, live in Spain.Read the TV guide →
A cosy living room in the evening with a TV and warm shelf lights
Miss home?

The channels you grew up with, here

The news from home, your series, the big matches and the kids' cartoons in Turkish. Live in Spain, on your TV.

How to watch Turkish TV in Spain →
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Online

Where Turkish people in Spain meet online

For jobs, rooms, advice and events, many people use Facebook groups and city pages.

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Your town's groupSearch Facebook groups for “İspanya'daki Türkler” or a town, like “Barselona Türkleri”.
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Foreign ministryTurkey's missions abroad and consular information.mfa.gov.tr →

Stay safe: groups are great for jobs and rooms, but never send money or photos of your ID to someone you only know from a group.

Quick answers

Questions people ask

How many Turkish people live in Spain?

10,180 Turkish citizens held a valid residence permit at the end of 2025 (Eurostat); the community grew 48% in two years.

Where do most Turkish people in Spain live?

In Madrid and Barcelona; smaller groups in Valencia, Málaga and Alicante.

Where can children learn Turkish?

In face-to-face lessons for children aged 6 to 12 in Madrid and Granada (since autumn 2026), and in courses at associations and mosques.

Are there Facebook groups for Turkish people in Spain?

Yes. Search Facebook groups for “İspanya'daki Türkler” or a town.

Which Turkish consulate covers Valencia or Mallorca?

The consulate general in Barcelona, at Passeig de Gràcia 7. It serves Catalonia, Valencia, Aragon, Murcia and the Balearic Islands.

Can I watch Turkish TV in Spain?

Yes. Our Turkish TV in Spain guide shows every option.

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