4 Best Places for Digital Nomads Seeking Sun, Sand, and a Slower Pace

Key Takeaways More than 70 countries are opening their doors to remote workers. This is making it easier for people with internet-based, remote-work jobs to be in cheaper, sunnier, and more relaxing places. Top destinations for digital nomads seeking sun, sand, affordability, and a slower pace of life include Spain, Indonesia, Uruguay, and Portugal. Waking up to sea views and sunshine, doing a few solid hours of work, then heading straight to the beach for a swim or a lazy afternoon in the sun, all while spending less money than you would back home, is undoubtedly the dream for many. If your job can be done remotely, you could make this your reality, often while saving on your cost of living. With a laptop and reliable Wi-Fi, your office can be anywhere, including a quiet stretch of Portugal's Atlantic coast.I Wander Photography / Getty Images Torrox Costa on Spain's Costa del Sol offers digital nomads sunny beaches, affordable living, and easy access to Malaga's coworking scene.Mediterranean / Getty Images Indonesia's dramatic coastlines, like Diamond Beach in Nusa Penida, are just a day trip away for digital nomads based in Bali's remote-work hub of Canggu.Konstantin Andreev / Getty Images La Barra, near Punta del Este, offers digital nomads in Uruguay sandy beaches, a laid-back surf culture, and upscale dining just minutes from reliable coworking spaces.ElOjoTorpe / Getty Images Azenhas do Mar, a cliffside village near Ericeira, showcases Portugal's stunning Atlantic coastline—one reason the country ranks among the top destinations for remote workers.Oat Wongsuwan / Getty Images We set out to find the best places for digital nomads , starting with practical factors such as reliable internet, affordable living costs, safety, mobility, and long-stay visa options. Then we narrowed the focus to those with warm climates, beach access, and a laid-back lifestyle. Here are the four destinations that stood out. Spain Torrox Costa on Spain's Costa del Sol offers digital nomads sunny beaches, affordable living, and easy access to Malaga's coworking scene. Mediterranean / Getty Images Spain’s digital nomad visa offers a direct path to citizenship and tax benefits. Added to its fast and reliable internet, high quality of life , affordable living, and easy mobility across Europe, it's easy to see how it landed the top spot in Global Citizen Solutions’ rankings of the best destinations for digital nomads. If you prefer to stay on the mainland, cities like Malaga and Valencia are worth considering. Alternatively, if year-round warm weather and beach life are your top priorities, and you don’t mind island living, Las Palmas in the Canary Islands could be a great choice. These areas offer reliable broadband, coworking spaces, a slow-paced life that isn't boring, and are significantly cheaper than the main cities of Barcelona and Madrid. You can comfortably get by in Las Palmas on €1,200- €1,600 ($1,400-$1,875) a month, in Malaga with €1,300 - €1,800 ($1,520-$2,100) a month, and in Valencia from €1,400 to €1,900 ($1,640-$2,225) a month. Indonesia Indonesia's dramatic coastlines, like Diamond Beach in Nusa...

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