Almáchar town hall announced last week that it has set aside 3,000 euros to help young people in the village obtain their driving licence. Anyone aged 18 to 25 may apply for 100 euros as long as they are registered on the local council's 'padrón'.

Mayor of Almáchar, Antonio Yuste, said the initiative would prevent young people from leaving the village and "make it easier" for them to get from A to B.

The village has a number of incentives including baby vouchers to stop depopulation.