Guide to Working in Agriculture in Spain 🇪🇸

If you are planning to move from Morocco 🇲🇦 to Spain for seasonal agricultural work, this guide will help you find official job opportunities and apply legally.

1. ANAPEC – Morocco

ANAPEC is the official Moroccan platform offering overseas employment services, including seasonal agricultural work in Spain. You can register to view job offers, especially during harvest seasons for onions, strawberries, and other crops. This is the safest source if you want opportunities through official channels from Morocco.

Official link: ANAPEC Overseas Employment Services

2. SEPE – Spain

SEPE is Spain's official public employment platform. You can search for agriculture jobs and other sectors and upload your CV. Check the "Empléate" section for available jobs in Spain.

Official link: Empléate – Spain National Employment Portal

3. EURES (European Employment Services)

EURES is the official European platform for job seekers, including Spain. It provides:

Seasonal jobs in agriculture, hospitality, and more
Information on working conditions, applications, and CV tips
Accessible from Morocco and other non-EU countries

Official link: EURES – Working in Spain

Important Advice Before Applying

Never travel without a legal work contract — working in farms without papers is risky.
Always secure a signed legal work contract before applying for a visa.

Summary Table

Platform	What it offers
ANAPEC (Morocco)	Official employment from Morocco for seasonal jobs in Spain
SEPE (Spain)	Job offers in Spain (“Empléate” portal)
EURES	EU-wide jobs, seasonal work in Spain and other countries

Spain Agricultural Work Guide 2026

This guide provides estimated salaries, accommodation, and living costs for agricultural workers in Spain, including seasonal onion farming, for 2026.

1. Expected Agricultural Salaries

Type of Agricultural Work	Monthly Salary (€)	Notes
Seasonal farm worker (no experience)	€1,100 – €1,400	Most common for picking, sorting, packing
Experienced seasonal worker	€1,300 – €1,600	Salary may increase with experience or overtime
Higher-paying advertised jobs	€1,400 – €1,800	Some seasonal job offers pay more
Supervisor/Coordinator	€1,800 – €2,500+	Higher responsibility jobs
Specialized/technical positions	€18,000 – €24,000 annually	Equivalent to €1,500 – €2,000 monthly

2. Accommodation During Seasonal Work

Type of Accommodation	Monthly Cost (€)	Notes
Free / Provided by employer	€0	Common in farm contracts
Shared housing near the farm	€200 – €400	If not free, usually affordable
City accommodation (not farm-provided)	€500+	Higher cost, less common for seasonal workers

3. Monthly Living Costs (Approximate)

Item	Monthly Cost (€)	Notes
Food (groceries & simple meals)	€150 – €250	Depends on eating habits
Local transport	€50 – €80	Mostly rural transport
Phone/Internet	€20 – €40	Depends on plan
Personal expenses	€50 – €150	Optional

4. Salary vs Living Costs

Item	Average
Monthly Salary (typical)	€1,200 – €1,500
Housing + Food + Transport	€300 – €700
Remaining for savings / spending	€500 – €1,000+

5. Main Agricultural Regions in Spain

Andalusia – Fruits and vegetables (strawberries, grapes)
Valencia – Citrus and vegetables
Murcia & Catalonia – Seasonal vegetables and fruits

Tips for Housing & Living

Confirm if housing is included in the work contract before traveling.
Sometimes housing costs are deducted from the salary if not free.
Living costs in rural areas are much lower than in big cities.

Agricultural Worker CV - Spain 2026

Agricultural Worker CV

Name: [Your Full Name]

Address: [City, Country]

Phone: [+Country Code - Phone Number]

Email: [Your Email]

Objective

Motivated and hardworking agricultural worker seeking seasonal farm work in Spain. Experienced in planting, harvesting, sorting, and packing vegetables and fruits. Ready to adapt to different farm environments and work long hours efficiently.

Work Experience

Farm Worker | [Farm Name], [City, Country] | [Month/Year – Month/Year]
- Assisted in planting, irrigating, and harvesting crops including onions, tomatoes, and potatoes.
- Sorted and packed produce for local and export markets.
- Followed safety procedures and maintained farm equipment.
Seasonal Labor | [Farm Name], [City, Country] | [Month/Year – Month/Year]
- Worked long hours in outdoor farm settings under varying weather conditions.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily harvesting quotas.