Why Southern Spain Is Emerging as a Prime Location for Data Center Real Estate Investment?

Over the past few years, data centers have evolved from a technical niche into a core component of global infrastructure investment. In Spain, this trend is accelerating rapidly—and interestingly, it's the south of the country that is emerging as one of the most attractive regions for international investors.

At RS Bersy, we’ve been closely tracking this shift. As specialists in advising on unique, high-value real estate transactions, we are seeing first-hand the surge of interest from institutional investors in land and assets suited for large-scale data infrastructure. But what’s behind this growing momentum, and why is southern Spain uniquely positioned to lead?

1. World-Class Data Connectivity

Spain is home to one of Europe’s most advanced digital networks. The southern region benefits from direct subsea cable connections with Europe, Africa, and the Americas, giving it a unique edge as a global data transit hub. Locations such as Málaga, Cádiz, or inland logistics centers like Antequera are increasingly on the radar of hyperscale operators.

2. Energy Efficiency

Despite its warm climate, southern Spain offers excellent conditions for data center operations thanks to abundant renewable energy (especially solar), the availability of high-voltage infrastructure, and cutting-edge cooling technologies that reduce operating costs.

3. Skilled Construction and Technical Workforce

Spain boasts highly specialized construction firms with experience in technical and industrial infrastructure. Add to that a growing pool of engineers and technicians trained in critical systems and delivering complex, large-scale data projects.

4. Strategic Logistics Locations

Southern Spain is dotted with logistics parks that offer a unique combination of land availability, power access, fiber connectivity, and multimodal transport infrastructure (road, rail, and ports). Sites like Antequera, Alcalá de Guadaíra, and the Bay of Cádiz are becoming highly attractive to developers.

5. Investment-Friendly and Legally Secure

Spain combines the legal stability of the EU with a welcoming approach to foreign direct investment. Regional authorities are actively supporting the development of digital infrastructure, and the real estate market offers a compelling balance between cost and potential long-term value creation.

At RS Bersy, we believe that technological real estate—particularly related to data infrastructure—will be one of the defining investment trends in the coming years. Our team is already guiding international investors in identifying strategic locations and navigating local market dynamics.

Spain is no longer just a digital bridge between continents—it is fast becoming a global backbone for data infrastructure.

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