Digital Nomads are remote workers that use telecommunication technologies to make a living and live in a nomadic manner. They usually work from foreign countries in public libraries, coffee shops, recreational vehicles, or co-working spaces, relying on devices with wireless internet capabilities such as smart phones or mobile hotspots so they can work wherever they wish to. The reason this is so appealing to many is because of the location and financial independence. Here are the top places in Spain to visit if you are or wish to become a Digital Nomad.
1. Madrid
Madrid being the capital and right in the middle of the country, makes for an excellent location to be in. Here is why madrid is such a popular choice:
Madrid is the home to many different types of cuisine and amazing restaurants, yet it is still easy to find a meal for €10 or less. As dinner starts at around 10pm, bar-hopping doesn’t happen until about midnight and can go on until the early hours of the morning.
It is easy to find a furnished apartment in Madrid, with a 1 bedroom studio in the centre costing an average of €732 a month. The best reported neighbourhood in Madrid is Arganzuela and the internet speed is 28Mbps.
The local English fluency can be described as basic, the best way to obtain medical insurance is with Safetywing, and the recommended co-working space is Utopic_US.
For a nomad, you can expect the living cost in Madrid to be around €2,313 a month, including €150 a month for co-working.
2. Barcelona
Barcelona is known for its art and historical background, but it is also popular among nomads worldwide.
This city caters to most tourists and residents when it comes to cuisine preference, with the average meal costing €9.98. You can find a 1 bedroom studio in the centre for around €799 a month, the internet speed is 32 Mbps, and the English fluency is considered basic as the dominant language in Barcelona is Catalan.
Medical Insurance is networked by Safetywing and the recommended co-working space is Betahaus.
For a nomad, you can expect the living cost in Barcelona to be around €2,631 a month, including €192 a month for co-working.
3. Valencia
Named after the Comunidad Valenciana, Valencia is known for its staple dishes such as Paella and its annual carriage fair called Carrozas or Fallas.
You can expect to pay about €9 for a meal anywhere in the city and €492 a month for a 1 bedroom studio. The internet speed is 30Mbps, medical insurance is networked by Safetywing and the recommended co-working space is Wayco.
The dominant language in Valencia is ‘Valenciano’, yet Spanish is also spoken everywhere, and the English fluency can be defined as basic.
For a nomad, you can expect the living cost in Valencia to be around €2,184 a month, including €196 a month for co-working.
4. Alicante
While Alicante is also a province, I will be talking about the city of Alicante. Home to the Universitat D’Alacant, you can easily find yourself a typical Spanish meal for €9 and a 1 bedroom studio in the centre for €462 a month.
Internet speed is 28Mbps, medical insurance is networked by Safetywing and English fluency is basic.
For a nomad, you can expect the living cost in Alicante to be around €2,128, including €150 a month for co-working.
5. Malaga
In the southern city of Malaga you can expect to pay on average €8 for a meal and €500 a month for a 1 bedroom studio.
Internet speed is 26Mbps, medical insurance is networked by Safetywing and the English fluency is basic. The recommended co-working space is Nido.
For a nomad, you can expect the living cost in Malaga to be around €2,064 a month, including €157 a month for co-working.
6. Seville
The city of Seville is known for its ‘Flamenco’ music and its deep family values tied to the gypsy community. Here you can expect to pay €10 on average for a meal and €560 a month for a 1 bedroom studio.
Internet speed is 26Mbps, medical insurance is networked by Safetywing and the English fluency is mediocre. The recommended co-working space is workIN company.
For a nomad, you can expect the living cost in Seville to be around €2,016 a month, including €180 a month for co-working.
7. Tenerife
Tenerife is the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands, and their average meal price is €7. You can find a 1 bedroom studio for €505 a month with the internet speed ranging at 26Mbps.
Medical insurance is networked by Safetywing, the English fluency is quite good and the recommended co-working space is Wolfhouse.
For a nomad, you can expect the living cost in Tenerife to be around €1,866 a month, including €124 a month for co-working.
8. Granada
Granada is home to the famous monument ‘L’Alhambra’ and has historic ties to ancient Rome. You can dine out for around €10 each, and find a 1 bedroom studio for €500 a month.
Internet speed is 24Mbps, medical insurance is networked by Safetywing, English fluency is good and the recommended co-working space is Cocoroco.
For a nomad, you can expect the living cost in Granada to be around €2,276 a month, including €300 a month for co-working.
If financial and location independence are what you want in a job and you have high knowledge in the field of telecommunication technology, then being a digital nomad could be for you!