Top Reasons Why Spain is the Ideal Destination for Digital Nomads in 2024

The latest data from the National Observatory of Technology and Society (ONTSI) shows that more than 12% of workers in Spain are working remotely.

Working from home is not only a widespread practice, but it also has better quality compared to other countries. According to the latest ranking of Visa Guide’s Digital Nomad Index, Spain is the country where teleworkers have the best work-life balance, with 4.5 points, followed by Argentina (3.72), Romania, the UAE and Croatia.

This ranking examines basic technical and social factors combining work and travel, internet speed, tax policies, cost of living in euros, global health score, and popularity with tourists.

But, what makes Spain such a good country for remote workers? Giulia Miazzo, HRBP Manager at PayFit, knows the answer: “First of all, Spain’s geographical and cultural diversity offers remote workers the opportunity to experience a diverse, flexible environment adapted to their needs,” she explains.

The expert notes that “both weather and good connectivity among all cities are two very positive points that allow workers to move around the entire Spanish territory” and “enjoy the great gastronomic, tourist, cultural and leisure offer without stopping working.”

Another factor to take into account is “the great network that allows remote workers to stay in touch with colleagues from almost anywhere in the world.” Furthermore, data shows that “employees have recognized the benefits of remote working for their lives and are responding by increasing their productivity.”

In this sense, “this has served to convince managers that it is good to have remote work opportunities in companies.” It has also been “observed that companies that do not offer this are witnessing how highly-skilled workers are choosing other companies that do.”

Miazzo also stated that companies are trying to provide a “strong and sustainable work environment, regardless of employees’ geographic location.”

The expert concludes her analysis by stating that “remote work is here to stay” and that the trend is “moving towards a hybrid and flexible model that allows employees greater flexibility while strengthening relationships between team members, which is key to success.