Primarily based in Northwestern Spain, I really feel extremely lucky to be surrounded by a few of Europe’s most inspiring community-driven coliving and coworking areas. These aren’t simply locations to sleep or work—they’re residing, respiration communities constructed for creatives, entrepreneurs, artists, makers, and anybody with a venture or a dream. Some I’ve watched develop from the bottom up, others I’ve adopted by means of buddies or social media, and some I’ve even skilled firsthand. All are inside an inexpensive prepare journey, a scenic motorhome journey, or a fast flight or ferry.
Right here’s my shortlist—every with its distinctive vibe, story, and cause for being on my radar, plus a number of sensible particulars that can assist you think about your self there.
SPAIN
A mushroom selecting occasion led by Se – Anceu, Spain
Sende (Senderiz, Galicia)
A real establishment in rural coliving, Sende has grow to be a cornerstone of the Fixar program and a mannequin for rural innovation. Over the previous decade, they’ve hosted 1000’s of individuals—from startups and Google groups to artists and pageant organizers—making a vibrant, supportive group within the Galician mountains. Their out of doors coworking areas, legendary communal dinners, and annual Bosquexo pageant are just the start. Sende is now even increasing with a tent-based satellite tv for pc in Setúbal, Portugal. I can’t wait to lastly keep for some time and expertise firsthand the gradual residing and artistic vitality which have impressed so many.
- Location: Tiny rural village within the Galician mountains, NW Spain
- Capability: 15–20 residents
- Rooms: Personal and shared rooms in superbly restored stone homes
- Price range: €600–€900/month, all inclusive
- Vibe: Rural, inventive, slow-living, and deeply community-focused
iSlow (Costa da Morte, Galicia)
Simply an hour from my base, iSlow is a luxurious coliving set in a superbly renovated stonehouse on the wild Galician coast. They welcome households and supply a mix of high-end consolation, heat, and intentional group. I’m drawn to their consideration to element and the real love that radiates from their group and residents. Their method to gradual, significant residing is one thing I’m desperate to expertise up shut.
- Location: Wild Atlantic coast, Costa da Morte, Galicia
- Capability: As much as 12 residents
- Rooms: Personal rooms, some family-friendly suites
- Price range: €800–€1200/month, consists of coworking and a few occasions
- Vibe: Luxurious, family-friendly, slow-living, and intentional
Maraya Coliving (Tenerife North, Canary Islands)
I’ve adopted Maraya’s journey from its very first Instagram posts, watching them pull off a quick, environment friendly, and budget-friendly renovation that by no means overpassed group. The home is attractive, with beautiful ocean views and a inventive, business-minded crowd. I really like how they’ve balanced entrepreneurship with a powerful, real group vibe. It’s a testomony to what’s attainable with imaginative and prescient and teamwork.
- Location: La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands
- Capability: As much as 14 residents
- Rooms: Personal and shared, many with ocean or mountain views
- Price range: €700–€1100/month, all inclusive
- Vibe: Artistic, entrepreneurial, scenic, and supportive
9 Coliving (La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands)
9 is famous—a real pioneer that’s impressed numerous different colivings and served as a base for lots of of digital nomads. The rooftop terrace, yoga, and surf tradition are iconic, however what actually stands out is the founder’s method: gathering 20 volunteers to assist launch the venture, naming the rooms after them, and setting a collaborative, respectful tone from day one. “Niners” are all over the place within the scene, and a keep right here seems like a ceremony of passage. I’d love to debate with the founder how she pulled it off—volunteering, community-building, and all.
- Location: Historic Canarian home in La Orotava, Tenerife
- Capability: 14–18 residents
- Rooms: Personal rooms, some with en-suite; shared loos
- Price range: €900–€1200/month, consists of coworking, yoga, occasions
- Vibe: Pioneer, surf/yoga, collaborative, and iconic
Rooral Coliving (Benarrabá, Málaga)
Rooral is a motion, not only a place—bringing new life to tiny Spanish villages by means of coliving. Every location is chosen for its magnificence, historical past, and potential for group influence. Residents are a mixture of distant employees, social entrepreneurs, and creatives, all keen on rural innovation and genuine native connection. I’m significantly intrigued by their winter stays (I’ll skip the summer time warmth!) and the tasks that emerge from these experiences.
- Location: Varied villages in Spain
- Capability: 8–15 residents per location
- Rooms: Personal rooms in village homes
- Price range: €700–€1000/month, all inclusive
- Vibe: Rural revitalization, social innovation, and genuine group
PORTUGAL
A bunch of younger individuals sitting in Baleal seaside, Portugal
The Valley (Ericeira)
Set on a lush property simply exterior Portugal’s surf capital, The Valley is all about creativity, wellness, and connection. The area hosts a mixture of artists, distant employees, and entrepreneurs, with common workshops, yoga, and communal meals. The vibe is relaxed however inspiring, and the pure environment—forests, cliffs, and ocean breezes—make it simple to recharge and create.
- Location: Lush countryside simply exterior Ericeira
- Capability: As much as 20 residents
- Rooms: Personal and shared rooms in a big villa
- Price range: €800–€1300/month, consists of coworking, yoga, and occasions
- Vibe: Artistic, wellness, nature-inspired, and communal
Pomar Coliving (Estoi, Algarve)
I first heard about Pomar from Alejandra, a volunteer group host I met in Anceu final fall. Set on a 15-acre apricot farm, Pomar is rural, high-end, and deeply related to native life. The founders give attention to genuine integration with the area, and the group is pleasant, entrepreneurial, and values yoga, surf, mountain climbing, and gradual residing. It seems to be like a pure paradise for targeted work and real connection.
- Location: 15-acre apricot farm close to Estoi, Algarve
- Capability: 10–12 residents
- Rooms: Personal rooms in a renovated farmhouse
- Price range: €900–€1300/month, consists of coworking, some meals, and occasions
- Vibe: Rural luxurious, nature, wellness, and genuine integration
FRANCE
Etretat magical cliffs as seen from a coastal viewpoint throughout a 2024 van journey
Cloud Citadel (Briançon, French Alps)
Cloud Citadel is a coliving and coworking area for mountain lovers, set in a historic constructing in Europe’s highest city. Whereas it doesn’t have a backyard or out of doors area, being on the coronary heart of the Alps means the outside is at all times at the doorstep—snowboarding, mountain climbing, and journey await. The group is worldwide and welcoming, and the vitality is ideal for artists, distant employees, and anybody who thrives on mountain air and artistic collaboration.
- Location: Briançon, Europe’s highest city, French Alps
- Capability: 15–18 residents
- Rooms: Personal and shared rooms in a historic constructing
- Price range: €850–€1200/month, all inclusive
- Vibe: Mountain, journey, worldwide, and collaborative
Pyren’Escape (Saint Lary Soulan, French Pyrenees)
The primary coliving within the French Pyrenees, Pyren’Escape is ready in a big home with unbelievable views and a family-like, relaxed ambiance. It’s a paradise for out of doors actions—snowboarding, canyoning, paragliding, mountain climbing, and extra. I really like the thought of reasonably priced stays on the finish of the ski season, surrounded by a caring, heat group of fellow creatives.
- Location: Saint Lary Soulan, French Pyrenees
- Capability: 10–12 residents
- Rooms: Personal and shared rooms in a big home
- Price range: €600–€900/month, consists of coworking and a few actions
- Vibe: Outside, reasonably priced, relaxed, and supportive
Chateau Coliving (Normandy)
Chateau Coliving is a dream: a comfy fortress in a non-public park, surrounded by nature and near one among Europe’s prettiest coasts. The area is grand but welcoming, with fireplaces within the backyard, a devoted household space, and vibrant residents from around the globe. I’ve adopted Katia (the founder) by means of podcasts and buddies, and the group’s mix of creativity, consolation, and inspiration is magnetic. It’s additionally family-friendly, which is a large plus.
- Location: A standard French fortress in Normandy, France
- Capability: 15–25 residents, with household suites obtainable
- Rooms: Personal rooms, some en-suite, and household residences
- Price range: €950–€1500/month, consists of coworking, occasions, and a few meals
- Vibe: Grand, inventive, nature-rich, and family-friendly
SWITZERLAND
Climbing in Switzerland, 2024
Alpiness (Val d’Hérens, Swiss Alps)
If I may teleport wherever for a inventive dash, it could be right here first! I met the founders throughout a Finland journey a decade in the past, and it’s been superb to look at their journey. Alpiness is a comfy, design-forward coliving the place the mountains are each backdrop and playground. The vibe is concentrated and adventurous: deep work classes, shared meals, and spontaneous hikes or ski journeys. They’re increasing, so extra colivers can be a part of the magic. Spending an entire winter right here—snowboarding, coworking, and sharing tales—has been a dream of mine since my mid-twenties after I acquired to go to a number of French Alps resorts whereas main snowboarding and snowboarding journeys.
- Location: Distant Alpine village in Val d’Hérens, Switzerland
- Capability: 8–12 residents
- Rooms: Personal and shared rooms in a standard chalet
- Price range: CHF 1200–CHF 1800/month (~€1250–€1850), consists of coworking and actions
- Vibe: Alpine, targeted, adventurous, and comfy
ITALY
Through Francigena, late 2010s.
Casa Netural (Matera, Basilicata & Friuli Venezia Giulia)
I’ve adopted Casa Netural on social media for years. They’re pioneers in social innovation and rural revitalization, operating inventive tasks and group occasions which have actual native influence. Their mix of collaborative spirit, Italian hospitality, and give attention to sustainability makes them a mannequin for coliving with objective.
- Location: Matera (Basilicata) and Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Capability: 10–15 residents
- Rooms: Personal rooms and shared residences
- Price range: €600–€1000/month, consists of coworking, occasions, and group tasks
- Vibe: Social innovation, Italian hospitality, and sustainability
Nestaway Coliving (Outdoors Rome)
Nonetheless below renovation, however I’m hooked on their updates—watching the transformation unfold has been inspiring. Nestaway guarantees rustic attraction, fashionable consolation, and a vigorous, worldwide group simply exterior Rome. It’s a social farm with donkeys, goats, and a spirit of sustainable residing and skill-sharing. Can’t wait to see what they construct.
- Location: Rural setting exterior Rome, Lazio area
- Capability: Anticipated 12–16 residents
- Rooms: Personal rooms in a country farmhouse; some with en-suite
- Price range: Projected €800–€1200/month, all inclusive
- Vibe: Rustic, farm-based, sustainable, and community-driven
MOROCCO
Technically Morocco isn’t in Europe, everyone knows that. Nevertheless, it’s that shut that I consider it deserves a spot on this record.
Sundesk (Taghazout)
Taghazout has a particular place in my coronary heart—I’ll have already stayed at Sundesk throughout a 2018 winter journey, or at a really related spot (was this a lodge earlier than?). Both manner, it’s a dreamy base for surf, sunsets, and artistic work. I used to be based mostly in a Moroccan pop-up coliving in 2017, so a return for a 10-year reunion in 2027 can be a full-circle second. The vibe is worldwide, relaxed, and ideal for mixing productiveness with seaside life.
- Location: Taghazout, a surf city on Morocco’s Atlantic coast
- Capability: 15–20 residents
- Rooms: Personal and shared rooms, many with ocean views
- Price range: €700–€1100/month, consists of coworking, yoga, and breakfast
- Vibe: Surf, relaxed, worldwide, and artistic
BULGARIA
Bansko (Bansko & Semkovo)
Bansko has grow to be a coliving/coworking hub, particularly since including Semkovo. The city is known for snowboarding, thermal waters, and a pioneering digital nomad scene. Whereas opinions are combined—some say it’s too huge, others love the vitality—I’ve met a few of the most passionate and artistic individuals from Bansko, and I believe it’s value a go to, even when it’s a bit additional afield. The size and vitality are distinctive in Europe, and it’s a spot the place coliving and coworking have actually reworked a city. Plus, Bulgarian nature is unparalleled!
- Location: Bansko ski city and Semkovo mountain resort, Bulgaria
- Capability: Bansko: as much as 80+ residents; Semkovo: even bigger, with a number of buildings
- Rooms: Personal and shared rooms, residences
- Price range: €600–€1000/month, with reductions for longer stays
- Vibe: Massive-scale, pioneering, energetic, and ski-focused
Why These?
All these areas share a number of issues in frequent:
- Neighborhood comes first. They’re not simply locations to remain—they’re houses for collaboration, creativity, and real connection.
- Stays are lengthy sufficient (1–3 months) to construct actual friendships and get deep into your work or artwork.
- The settings are inspiring, whether or not it’s mountain air, rural tranquility, or ocean views.
- They appeal to a mixture of individuals—not simply digital nomads, however artists, writers, entrepreneurs, and folks with every kind of tasks.
Whether or not it’s a rural Galician village, an alpine retreat, a fortress in Normandy, or a surf city in Morocco, these areas show you’ll be able to construct a house for creators, dreamers, and doers virtually wherever.
For now, I’m content material to dream and plan, however quickly sufficient, I’ll be packing my baggage (and perhaps a sketchbook or two) to affix these communities in particular person. Till then, I’ll hold swapping tales with buddies who’ve been and including new spots to my ever-growing record! If you happen to’re in Northwest Spain or close by, perhaps we’ll cross paths at Sende, Rooral, or on a scenic prepare heading in the direction of the following inventive journey.
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