The Puntos Vuela network bridges the digital divide in rural Andalusia, empowering communities with free digital skills training and access to technology for social and economic development.
BRIDGING THE DIGITAL DIVIDE
In southern Spain, rural and disadvantaged communities have long faced barriers to digital access, deepening social and economic inequalities. Puntos Vuela confronts this challenge by providing technological resources and digital literacy opportunities to small villages, ensuring equal access comparable to urban areas. This initiative stands out as a successful model tackling digital exclusion in rural Europe.
EMPOWERING CITIZENS AND COMMUNITIES
With over 760 centres throughout Andalusia, Puntos Vuela offers free training in basic and advanced digital skills, facilitates access to online public services, and fosters social inclusion for historically marginalised groups. The network actively supports entrepreneurship and innovation by integrating cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT, big data, and automation—especially in the agricultural sector, a key regional industry.
PROMOTING SUSTAINABLE RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Beyond digital literacy, Puntos Vuela combats depopulation by creating opportunities for local development and attracting digital nomads with quality services. It also reduces financial exclusion by providing access to essential banking and financial tools. Together, these efforts enhance the quality of life and economic resilience of rural communities, positioning the network as a pioneering initiative with scalable impact across Europe.
