In today’s era, where more and more people want to make the most of their time by following experiences that shape their minds and soul, coliving in the Canary Islands checks all the marks.

Coliving in Spain

• • Coliving Movement

Why Spain should be your first coliving experience?

• ByMarko
• November 18, 2021

If you are new to the coliving concept in Spain and you would like to learn more about it, we advise you to check out our main article about this topic, before continuing with this article! 👉

On the other hand, if you are already familiar with what co-living is, let’s find out why the Canary Islands are so popular for this lifestyle.

Let’s dive in!

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Why should you Experience Coliving in the Canary Islands?

Coliving in the Canary Islands offers a magnitude of options to choose from since the islands evolved to provide the best of both worlds to the new work-life balance. With the significant influx of people from all walks of life, especially digital nomads and remote workers, coliving the Canary Islands is easier than ever.

The Canaries archipelago now offers high-speed internet, various nomad hubs, and easy access to the scenic beauty that warms up your soul after a long skype call.

Why are there so many Colivings in the Canary Islands?

The reasons so many colivings have bloomed in the Canary Islands are plenty, but of them is that they are accessible and easy to reach. Cheap flights to and from the islands make them one of the most sought-after options when it comes to choosing your remote workstation.

In addition, high-speed internet in the numerous coliving hubs throughout the islands became a norm that gave peace of mind for freelancers, expats, and digital nomads, in general, to be connected to the work seamlessly.

Another stellar point is that different islands provide different experiences! This is what drives coliving in the Canary Islands, whether living with a flatmate from across the world or sharing the space with a local to witness the hospitality and deep-rooted culture. The islands have so much to offer in terms of life-long experiences.

The cost of Coliving in the Canary Islands

The cost of coliving largely depends on the coliving’s location, room type, and what the place offers. Some places offer additional services included in the price of accommodation, such as daily yoga, or other services like daily breakfast and family dinners.

A bed in a shared room would typically cost around 600 EUR per month, and the price of a private single room is in the range of 800 to 1200 EUR. For two people, a couple, or a pair of friends, a double room will most likely be from 1000 to 1500 EUR.  Have in mind that to support longer stays and slow traveling, most colivings in the Canary Islands offer long-stay discounts.

When you’re considering booking a coliving, have in mind the holistic experience that comes with it. While the price may sound expensive at first, when you consider it allows you to mingle with like-minded people, work remotely without hiccups with 600Mbps internet speed, and enjoy an abundance of activities, the dollar spent makes it all worthwhile.

Regardless of which option you opt for, rest assured coliving in any of the Canary Islands will be an experience of a lifetime as it offers a rich experience encompassing everything under the sun.

Remote-work-friendly Environment

Gone are the days when work had to be confined to a 4×6 windowless cubicle in a steel building where the only thing that was remotely natural was your little plant on the desk buried under piles of paperwork.

The perk of coliving in the Canary Islands is the spectrum of fun and finding like-minded people to have a platform for professional meet-ups and socializing.

The islands host freelancers, digital nomads, and expats from across the world; with the new normal where it’s easier than ever to pursue your career without compromising on fun and leisure, the Canaries have so much to offer for everyone.

Which Canary Islands should you choose for Coliving?

Now that you are sold on the idea of coliving in the Canary Islands, the million-dollar question is deciding which island to choose from.

Amongst the most popular are Tenerife and Gran Canaria. But you can also find coliving places on other islands, such as Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, or La Palma. We even had the opportunity to stay in one coliving in La Gomera, which is the second smallest of all Canary Islands.

However, we wouldn’t stress too much over which island to choose because most islands have at least one good coliving space. If you have more time and flexibility, you could also make a tour (similar to what we did). Many people actually opt for island-hopping because the islands are very well connected and offer such different things in terms of nature and vibe.

Tenerife

Tenerife is the biggest and the most popular of all the islands, as much for regular tourism, as a digital nomad destination as well. It is meant for those who are looking for outdoorsy, enthralling, and fun vibes and would love to be at the heart of the party as it attracts over 5 million tourists each year.

On top of that, it is also the island with the highest number of colivings.

Having that in mind, coliving in Tenerife is easier than ever because of the number of colivings to choose from, cheap international flights, culturally diversified communities, and natural landscapes to enjoy all year round. Tenerife provides everything one can ask for when it comes to opting for coliving.

Even though it’s the biggest island, Tenerife is perfect to explore all around. It consists of two main areas – Tenerife North and Tenerife South, both rich in different things, and definitely rich in colivings.

Tenerife South is the tourist center of Tenerife; a lively area, sunny all year round, with some of the best beaches on the island. On the other hand, Tenerife North is the area to dive into the local life, indulge in the history and culture of the locals, and enjoy mesmerizing nature.

It’s hard to point out the best coliving in Tenerife as there are so many great ones, but we recommend Maraya Coliving in Tenerife North and Cactus Coliving in Tenerife South. We had the opportunity to stay in both of these places during our Coliving Spain 2022 project. and had an amazing, but completely different experience.

Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is another popular coliving hub amongst those looking for the best options in the Canary Islands. The island itself is called a continent in miniature due to the diversity of its landscape.

But, besides that, it is also the second largest island, with its capital, Las Palmas, being the biggest city in the Canaries.

That is why this island attracts those looking to surround themselves with a bit more urban environment. Las Palmas has the biggest digital nomad community on all the islands, with plenty of daily events and meetups.

There are some amazing coliving places in Gran Canaria, most of them located in Las Palmas so be sure to explore your options. We had the opportunity to stay in Coliving 1907 in the historical center of Las Palmas and we had a very positive experience.

Lanzarote

Lanzarote is one of the latest additions to the coliving movement in the islands. With its unique landscapes, the island attracts more digital nomads every year and could soon become another popular remote work hub.

Currently, there is only one coliving space on the island – Pitaya Coliving, but considering what this island has to offer, and the rising number of communities of digital nomads and remote workers on Lanzarote, we have a feeling there will be more places very soon.

How to start with your search

If we got you interested in the Canary Islands and you are wondering where to start with your search, you can always reach out to us with questions, and we can direct you to a place that best suit your needs.

We hope that will help you start your new adventure!

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Coliving in Spain

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How much can you save by coliving in Barcelona

• ByGala
• January 8, 2022

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List of most unique activities that coliving places in Spain offer

• ByMarko
• April 13, 2022

The post Why are the Canary Islands one of the most popular places for coliving? appeared first on My Coliving Space: Spain.

Activities, events, and hobbies are a usual feature of coliving places, and the same goes for coliving places in Spain. Some of the most common activities you can expect to find are daily yoga, surfing, Sunday BBQs, etc.

However, we wanted this list to be a little different. That’s why we did some digging in order to find some of the most unique activities that coliving places in Spain have to offer.

If you are still new to the coliving concept, we got you covered! Check out our main article on this topic and find out why Spain should be the first place for your coliving experience.

These are just some of the first unusual coliving activities we are including in this list. Don’t forget to come back once in a while and check for new entries!

We will try to update this list whenever we find something new and unusual since the coliving trend is booming all over Spain and new places are opening daily.

If you are not new and have some unique coliving activities in Spain on your mind that you think we should cover, feel free to send us an email. We would love to hear about them.

Until then – let’s dive in!

1) Rock Climbing (Roca Aguilera) – Coasis Coliving

We start our list with something that may sound a bit extreme for many people and something that will take you out of your comfort zone, and that is rock climbing. To be more specific climbing Roca Aguilera!

It is one of the numerous activities you can experience while staying at Coasis Coliving. Located in the port city of Tarragona, less than 100km from Barcelona, Coasis is one of many coliving places you can find in this area. On their website, you can find a dozen activities that you can expect to participate in if you choose to stay at their place.

We chose this activity among all the others because it is something that not many people can brag about they’ve done, and that’s why we think it is perfect for our list.

Roca Aguilera is a rocky mass where you will find many routes of varying difficulties.

But even though it sounds very demanding at first glance, this rock is actually not too difficult for beginners and is the perfect place to experience your first rock climbing adventure!

2) Wine workshops – Cactus Coliving

For the next place from this list, we need to travel almost 2500km south and almost leave our continent since it is located in one of the most popular areas for coliving in Spain, the Canary Islands.

The second on our list is Cactus Coliving and its very own wine cellar where wine-tasting workshops take place once a month.

The main idea behind this is mixing colivers with the locals to enrich their knowledge of local wines, culture, and customs.

The workshops take place in a historical underground water tank that was originally used to water vineyards and avocado trees hundreds of years ago.

Many years later, it got transformed into a winery where the Cactus Coliving owner María’s family kept their wine bottles. It is the ideal space for preserving wine, having a temperature between 13-17 degrees throughout the year.

Cactus Coliving has an ongoing collaboration with a local enologist so that colivers learn the different grape varieties in the Canary Islands vs. Mainland Spain.

During these workshops, you’ll have the opportunity to learn all about the production process, conservation, the evolution of Canary Island wines, and other interesting details on Canarian wines.

We promise that after this experience you will be able to consider yourself a true sommelier… or you can just use this opportunity to taste all the different types of local vines available on the islands 🙂

3) Vinyl listening session – Maraya Coliving

Don’t worry, this time we don’t have to travel a lot, actually we don’t even have to move from Tenerife.

Maraya Coliving is one of the newcomers when it comes to the coliving movement in Spain. Even though they have just recently opened their place for the public, they already have to offer many unusual activities that can be included on our list.

For that specific reason, we reached out to one of the owners, Ben, to help us with our selection and to choose one activity that he considers the most unique for their coliving place.

“I would say one of the most unique activities we offer at Maraya is a vinyl listening session. We usually do this once a week and encourage everyone to disconnect from their digital lives and embrace the analog world. It’s no phones and no distractions.”

“We pick an album, by physically flipping through our collection and all lay back and enjoy it. From start to finish, the musical journey as the artist intended.”

“After we discuss the experience and we have found that people are blown away by the meditative state they felt and parts of the song they’d never experienced before. Or new tracks they didn’t even know about.”

“It is also a great way to connect with each other, and an experience I really believe our guests remember long after they have left.”

4) Solfami Association – Weekly events organized by locals – Anceu Coliving

Our next activity is truly a unique and authentic experience, which many colivers who had the opportunity to stay at Anceu Coliving can confirm.

Anceu is a rural coliving place located in the small municipality of Ponte Caldelas in the province of Pontevedra, in Galicia, Spain. They offer many original local activities that represent the true living in Galicia, but one we think best suits this list is Solfami Association.

Solfami Association is an association created by locals of Anceu, Pontecaledalas, and other nearby villages that organizes weekly events with local artists. Sometimes, this is a live music concert, sometimes a theater show, or a humoristic play, and sometimes it will be a special cooking night or an interactive artistic event. 

Colivers and visitors of Anceu Coliving can enjoy these magical nights and use the opportunity to connect with the locals and feel like a part of their community. These events will share the knowledge on local food, music, language, folklore, and culture in general. This experience can help colivers to connect even more with the rural vibes of Anceu coliving and help them truly feel the rural life during their stay. 

If you are foody, we especially recommend attending these events! The organizers invite chefs and put a lot of thought into creating delicious local dishes, so it would all fall into a perfect experience. 

No event is the same, and colivers love coming back every week. 

This is just one of many things you can experience while staying at Anceu Coliving. If you would like to find out more about what it looks like to co-live in this rural place and discover the story behind it, feel free to read the interview we did with their owner Agustin.

5) A language exchange with a local impact – iSlow Coliving

This impactful activity differs from the others because it is not only meant for you but also for your kids.

iSlow Coliving is a new awesome family-friendly coliving in Galicia that wants to make an impactful change in its rural community, but also provide a safe nest for traveling parents and their kids.

The adult language exchange activities will help coliving parents connect with local parents, learn from one another, and share their language knowledge, and for the kids, it will provide a totally new community experience.

The idea is to connect the little colivers with the local children and participate in the guided language and culture exchange through games, songs, walks, and being in nature.

Growing up in a rural area can be very beneficial for children, but it can also put some limits on their access to the outside world. iSlow wants to bring the outside world to these kids’ doorstep. In return, the visiting children will be able to explore the amazing growing-up experience in rural Galicia and learn Spanish and Galician.

Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, so learning it can be as beneficial as learning English.

This activity will be flexibly organized to fit the group, the weather, and the occasion. For instance, in the summers, activity coordinators can take the children to the beach and have a fun and ocean-inspired language exchange. During rainy days, the kitchen area can become a classroom, and cooking and kitchen utensils are an inspiration.

iSlow chose this activity because of its multiple impact opportunities.

• First, there is a huge space for making an impact in the local community. Providing the local children opportunities to meet and learn from foreigners at such a young age will help them develop new skills and gain confidence. The same goes for their parents who are eager to learn the language and explore other cultures.
• Secondly, it will be beneficial for the visiting children to explore a new way of growing up, being a part of a small community with children of different ages, learning their language, and learning their games.
• Third, parents will have the opportunity to take some time for themselves while the kids enjoy the guided activity.

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Coliving in Spain

• • Coliving Movement

Why Spain should be your first coliving experience?

• ByMarko
• November 18, 2021

• • Coliving Movement

Why are the Canary Islands one of the most popular places for coliving?

• ByMarko
• February 8, 2023

The post List of most unique activities that coliving places in Spain offer appeared first on My Coliving Space: Spain.

They replaced their stationary offices with many different things, from home offices to coworking spaces, where some of them decided to go even further and bring their working station with them all across the globe.

We already covered this topic in our separate article about coworking nomads, so feel free to check it out.

This trend has become more and more popular among new generations of workers, due to many different reasons, but one certain thing is that this trend has allowed a new living model to be born, and that is coliving.

What is coliving?

Coliving is a new living model, where visitors have an opportunity to share accommodation with other like-minded people, usually remote workers, and digital nomads.

Even though colivings don’t strictly reserve spots for these groups, due to the nature of their jobs, digital nomads, freelancers, and remote workers are the most common enjoyers of this type of lifestyle.

Coliving places are usually equipped with shared working areas, where visitors have the opportunity to carry on with their work without the need to leave their accommodation. This amenity makes these places perfect for people that require a stable internet connection, and a defined working environment.

Keeping all that in mind, since this is still a relatively new model of living, it is hard to give one overall definition for coliving.

Concept of coliving

The co-living model is built on the concept of sharing your life with others and having support from a community of like-minded individuals. This concept is not something new, and it existed in different forms throughout the history of mankind.

Today, we are only going to concentrate on the latest concept of coliving, the one that we see is rising in popularity right now. There are many defining aspects of coliving accommodation, but the next five aspects stand out as the pillars of coliving:

Long-term stays

First of all, coliving does not come from the idea of a standard tourist trip. In fact, it doesn’t even start with the goal of traveling, but more of a goal of experiencing a new way of living.

Instead of focusing on tourist attractions, these places provide you with a genuine local experience and the opportunity to discover what it’s like to live like a local.

For you to enjoy the real benefits of coliving, you should stay at your desired place at least for a month. To support this idea, most colivings actually don’t rent their rooms for shorter stays.

A longer stay will allow you to truly experience how it feels to live there, connect with the local area, and maybe even develop some deeper connections with your fellow colivers.

Shared accommodation

Coliving places are usually have shared areas where visitors can interact with other colivers. The most common ones are the kitchen, working area, communal area, relaxing area, etc.

Unlike hotels and hostels, coliving places put a lot of thought into their communal areas so they would spark conversations and inspire you to come together. Community is a big part of colivings, so the communal areas are also a big part of what makes colivings different compared to other accommodations out there.

However, unlike in hostels, in colivings, you don’t share all rooms with others. Some rooms are there to connect you with others, but you will also have your privacy because, in most places, bedrooms and even bathrooms are private.

A big difference is that hostels are usually oriented towards shorter stays, while, like we already mentioned, coliving places are built for long-term stays. Even though a person can share a room with many different people for a short period, it’s a bit tricky for an adult to stay for a month or longer while never having their privacy.

Building community

Access to the community might be the most important factor that divides coliving places from other types of accommodations. Again, the emphasis here is not on the accommodation but the whole experience, so redefining coliving from “a type of accommodation” to a “way of living” might be the right thing to do.

Colivings are built around their colivers and they offer a place where you can meet other people, co-live, and interact.

Most coliving places are very proud of their communities, considering them as one of their most important qualities.

These places offer a perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people, share your life, ideas, etc.

All these lead us to the next pillar of coliving, which is coworking.

Coworking

Coworking is something that has gained popularity in the last decade or two, and which, in some way, opened room for coliving to fully emerge as a concept. Keeping that in mind, you can say that coliving is built on coworking.

Most of the coliving places have their coworking areas which allow people to have fully-equipped offices built in their accommodation.

This is a super important feature for the new working class. As we said, so many people switched to working remotely, and so many companies started hiring people to work remotely.

Covid definitely had a significant impact on this change, but even without it, it would probably happen very soon.

Companies have realized that they can bring so much more talent in-house without limiting themselves by distance, or even country borders. Along with that, by hiring people remotely, companies found a way to cut costs by not renting offices (that can be so expensive), as well as sometimes paying their employees salaries matching their location.

All in all, so many people started working remotely and soon realized that having a designated working area instead of working from their living rooms, or a coffee shop could be very beneficial on their productivity, expenses, etc. That’s where coworking places started getting attention.

And now, in colivings, coworking mostly goes into the price of your room.

Coliving activities

Coliving activities are something that really adds up value and uniqueness to each coliving space. Usually, the activities revolve around some local-related stuff which additionally provides you with an opportunity to truly experience the place or a city where you are staying.

Coliving owners are the ones that usually organize these activities, and it is a good way to help colivers build some bonds and have fun while doing it.

And of course, they are a perfect way to take your mind from hard work and charge your batteries.

There are no limits to what these activities can be, but usually, they are arts and crafts sessions, wine-tasting, surfing, etc. If you want to check out some of the activities that some places in Spain offer, check these two articles where we talk about this.

Coliving activities in Spain

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Coliving in Europe

Some of the first coliving places in Europe, in this latest form, started opening at the beginning of the 2010s’.

Today, colivings places exist all over Europe, and they are getting more and more popular. Almost every country in Europe has at least one coliving place.

The biggest players though, are Spain, France, and Germany.

Coliving in Spain

Spain is one the pioneers of the coliving movement in Europe. Some of the first coliving places on the oldest continent start opening here in Spain.

Even though it firstly appeared in this form 7-8 years ago, the big wave of coliving places can be noticed somewhere around the Covid outbreak. This is not unusual. Throughout history, we can see some of the greatest community movements took place during and after tough times.

Covid especially impacted the getting-together and brought loneliness and isolation, so a logical next step was to make places where people can start being part of a group again and surround themselves with others.

Some of the biggest coliving centers are the Canary Islands, Barcelona, and Valencia.

These days there are 20-30 different coliving places around Spain, and you can experience everything from rural coliving to colivings for families.

If you are more interested in discovering about the coliving movement in Spain, you can jump to our separate article where we cover all of that.

Also, recently we started an interview series with coliving owners in Spain, so you can check out their perspective on this movement.

Types of colivings

As we already stated, there isn’t a single definition of what coliving should look like. That is why there are numerous different types of coliving places.

Each of those places has its own approach to coliving, and all of them put some personal touch on this concept. That is one more charm of the coliving movement since it allows its members to shape it.

Some of the most common types of coliving places are:

Rural coliving

Rural coliving is probably the most popular form of coliving. The usual motivation for people choosing this type of coliving is to escape from the everyday chaos of city life.

These types of places allow their colivers exactly that, but also the opportunity to continue with their jobs and have all necessary equipment which they can find in the cities.

These places also often promote sustainability and help the local economies grow. The food is either grown in the coliving and colivers take care of it, or the coliving supplies its food and other necessities from local vendors and thus supports the rural community.

With the increase of people enjoying the digital nomad lifestyle, the gentrification of rural and exotic places also increased. People traveling abroad, renting places, and working from coffee shops has had an impact on the local prices, so places like these come as a great alternative and show that you can also support the local growth and development while enjoying a modern stay with fully equipped amenities.

Coliving for families

Not many coliving places are optimized for people with children, and that is why in recent months there are new places that are dealing with this issue. One of them is iSlow, which is opening its space to visitors in April 2022.

Opening the doors to families with small kids can encourage more young couples not to choose between experiencing the world and starting a family but to embrace it all. Growing up in these settings can have a huge positive impact on the children, which we yet have to explore.

New ways of working mean new ways of lifestyle and that definitely includes family life, so it’s amazing to see that there are places that will try to incorporate that into the new coworking-coliving lifestyle.

Coliving for artists

As we said, coliving places are not restricted only to remote workers and traveling freelancers. Some colivings are targeting different groups of visitors.

One representative of these places can be Kalart. They have a process of selection where they are looking to filter out and enrich their community with a diversity of different types of creatives and artists.

They do not target people who would work on their laptops 8 hours a day, but instead people that would share their art skills, make music together, tell stories, etc.

Coliving places for students

Even though coliving places are oriented towards a bit older audience, there are still places that target students and younger people.

These places are more organized around parties and student lifestyles instead of the traditional coworking approach. One of the examples is Coliving Porto which often hosts Erasmus students.

Benefits of coliving

This model of living has so many benefits to offer and it allows its visitors to fully enjoy the local aspect while staying in a new place.

Other than that, coliving places give a sense of community. In the last few decades we were all transitioning to a digital era, and like with any other transition, we lost a bit of ourselves in the process. The communities have weakened, and people became more private and individually-oriented.

Now all our lives are tightly connected to our screens. Instead of going for a coffee, we can now hang out with friends over video calls, instead of visiting the gym, we can work out in our bedroom watching an influencer online, instead of cooking, your dinner can now be at your doorstep in just a few clicks.

Now, you can listen to whole concerts on streaming platforms, talk to your colleagues via chat, and your kids can learn in virtual classrooms while looking at their peers through the screen.

After a decade of improving the technology to be able to do all these things online, we’re all now in desperate need of connecting in real life.

We need to connect with:

• Ourselves
• Our friends, colleagues, our family
• The food; our bodies, our health
• The nature, the art, the freedom

Colivings are built on the above – the real connection in the real world but without going completely offline; they’re about bringing the balance into our lives and doing it together.

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And truly, the best way to forget about a stressful workday is the proper nurturing of your mind and soul. Sports, leisure, and arts and crafts can really take your mind off the work and help you focus on yourself. Nothing can make your time seem fulfilled like a quality leisure activity.

When it comes to this, Spain has a lot to offer, from surfing to hiking or discovering traditional Spanish dishes, there is something for everybody.

Coliving places have recognized these activities as a crucial part of a healthy work-life balance and staying at a place will help you incorporate it into your daily routine. Also, coliving owners are very often creative and intuitive individuals that are either ready to share their knowledge or are incorporating it into their coliving culture.

Doesn’t that sound awesome? Read below and find out what are the most popular coliving activities in Spain. We’re sure you will find something that calls out to your inner self.

Spain surfing beaches

Being surrounded by the sea and the ocean, Spain has some amazing beaches and nooks perfect for surfing. Some coliving places are built one those exact spots, allowing you to try this bucket-list-worthy activity while staying there.

For example, Maraya Coliving, set in Tenerife North, where some of the best surf beaches in Spain are located, is not only close to the ocean so you can reach the surfing spot on foot, but is also owned by 5 friends of whom 2 are surfers that are happy to share their tips with you. Isn’t that cool?

Some colivings that are located close to surf towns in Spain offer discounts and group sessions for learning to surf which definitely makes accommodation a high-level experience.

Surfing in Spain is one of the most popular activities for tourists and the best time to surf in Spain in September and April. Spain is also awesome because it has a huge coastline so there are many different spots with very different waves making it suitable for pros as well as for beginners.

Surfing is also very healthy, as it benefits the body and the mind. It improves sleep which is super important for your work productivity as well as for mental health. Speaking of mental health, surfing is a very relaxing activity that requires focus, so it can significantly reduce stress and balance out emotional stability.

If you have a stressful job, surfing can be a great decision for you.

Some of the best yoga retreats in Spain

Much like surfing, yoga is an activity that connects your mind and body and helps you channel your emotions. Following that philosophy, many colivings offer daily yoga sessions that are often completely free.

There is also a growing popularity of various yoga teachers opening yoga retreats in Spain. It’s because Spain has very peaceful surroundings. Whether it’s a beautiful mountain, an open oceanside, a never-ending olive tree, or orange tree fields, the scenery truly evokes peace and balance.

Meditation is a crucial part of yoga, and most coliving places offer a combination of easy, beginner-friendly yoga with meditative elements. The idea is to connect with oneself and disconnect from work.

Many coliving owners are already familiar with yoga and meditation and are inspired to share that with the colivers. The ones that are not familiar themselves have other people teach you and lead the sessions. Many yogis come to colivings that are open to sharing their knowledge with others as long as the others share some of their lives with them.

Best hiking trails in Spain

Spain is a big country with more than 500,000 square kilometers and a lot of different regions.

Officially, these regions can be divided into 4 big categories:

• the islands,
• the lowland regions,
• the peninsular region, and
• the inner plateau with the mountains.

Being this big and with all these different geographic elements, Spain is rich in diverse land and nature that each provides a different experience. This characteristic makes the country a hiker’s paradise.

Some living places use this natural advantage to organize hiking tours around their place. For example, Galicia has some of the best hiking trails in Spain and many colivings in the area know how to use this.

The same as for surfers, Spain’s colorful terrain allows hikers of different readiness and skill to find matching routes and challenges. Whether you’re looking for long long hiking trails or short stroll-like routes, Spain has it all.

For example, iSlow has all the tea about amazing routes nearby and is ready to spill it. They are also organizing hiking tours to go together with other colivers and bond over this freeing activity.

Trying local Spanish food

One of the best ways of discovering a new culture is through a country’s national and local food. You can learn so much about people, the custom, and the traditions from the way they prepare the food, eat it, and the way they feel about it.

People are also always passionate about the food they grew up with, so a few dishes can inspire a heartfelt conversation about one’s culture. Food is also something that is closely related to family life, and it always follows other traditions.

The food follows celebrations, national holidays, and traditional gatherings, but also your everyday lives that speak so much about a culture. So, a conversation inspired by food will probably incorporate many other traditions and will let you learn how local people speak and think about different aspects of life.

When it comes to Spain, dining is one of the most important parts of the culture. Spanish people nurture the tradition of getting together with friends and family over food and sharing their lives.

Dinner parties and events with authentic Spanish food are also frequent activities that colivings in Spain organize. These events bring people closer but also teach a lot about the local culture. They are also amazing because they directly support small businesses by buying fresh produce locally and including locals in the process.

Sunday BBQs with other colivers

Sunday BBQs, dinner parties on Fridays, or any other party-like event is a must in colivings. The one thing that makes colivings different from other accommodations is that people come here to co-live. They come to meet other people, share their lives with them and learn more about their colivers.

Even though people already come with a mindset to meet others and would probably do it spontaneously on their own, pre-organized events like these make the whole place relaxed and vibing on the same level.

These parties are a great opportunity for colivers to find someone with that they could share their ideas or someone to support their projects. Sometimes partnerships come out of coliving places, but even if not that, definitely friendships.

Cooking with others is also a great bonding activity. We talked above how food is an important part of one’s culture, well – cooking dinner or BBQing together is a great way to get to know your colivers’ traditions and learn about their culture.

Remember, people, come here from all kinds of backgrounds and from all over the world, spicing the meat, or even preparing a salad might be totally different from what you’re used to. Imagine going home with a few amazing recipes originating from across the world.

Traditional local events / Spanish ferias

When it comes to local events Spanish people are experts in the area. Spaniards love social gatherings, music events, festivals, etc.

In case you had the chance to stay in Spain longer than a week you probably had an opportunity to experience one of those. My first week in Spain, there was a music festival in our local park. It’s just something that they enjoy doing very much.

Keeping that in mind, staying at a Spanish coliving is a perfect way to experience local Spanish culture. Many small places around Spain organize local events, which are specific just for their regions.

Some of these are local food events, while others are musical events with traditional music like a Flamenco show, or an art show of local artists or comical plays.

Some colivings don’t necessarily organize these types of events but can give you insights on what to visit why you’re staying at their place. We would definitely recommend checking out ferias because they really showcase the Spanish culture.

Art/Creative workshops

Coliving communities are often full of creative individuals like musicians, artists, creators, dancers, etc. This environment inspires a great place for artistic expression and creative workshops.

These workshops might be interactive art shows, but they also might be art sessions like painting, drawing, dancing, etc. Art is very liberating and an important factor in one’s personal expression.

Getting to know yourself within art is the best gift you can give yourself, especially in this fast-paced mostly digital world.

This is why some colivings offer different types of art sessions or opportunities to share your creativity with others or learn a new creative expression yourself.

Some colivings such as Kalart attract more artistic people and fewer digital nomads or remote workers. This, of course, does not mean that digital nomads are not welcome, it only means that is a place to look for if you’re looking for an art escape.

Some people might find surfing liberating, others might find music this way. That’s why it is important to seek what suits you and to acknowledge these activities as an important factor when choosing a coliving.

Skill-sharing nights

Skill-sharing nights and events are something that you will find in almost every coliving house in Spain. You might even say that these events are pillars of the colivings movement.

In today’s world of digital work, so many people have different skills that are actually closely related and could benefit from one another.

For example, someone could be a great writer and a blogger but could struggle with the photos for their blog. A photographer could help the blogger learn a few tricks on how to use the camera the right way, or how to capture someone’s attention with a photo, while the blogger could teach the photographer how to write catchy captions or write stories to go along with their photographs.

Even if it is not useful right away, it is always amazing to learn something new. Today’s work philosophy is to never stop learning and expanding your knowledge. It’s fun to dive deeper into some unknown topic but can also be useful on many levels.

Skill-sharing not only helps people learn new skills but also “promotes” or showcases certain professions and jobs. We are often unaware of how much work some people put into a product that we see finished, and skill-sharing can help us see that. For example, I never knew how skillful someone has to be to make a quality Tiktok video until I tried it myself.

When people show you their skills and the process put into work, you start to respect more both the profession and the product.

Skill-sharing is a perfect way to strengthen the community, learn something new, and maybe even come up with some new ideas for your future projects, and that is why colivings love to organize it.

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With a completely new work culture, new ways of living and connecting with people are also taking over. The world from 5 years ago can no longer keep up with our lives and fulfill our needs so friend groups, coworkers, and even families are changing to accommodate these needs.

Coliving spaces are one of these new-world creations made to meet the needs of a new working class – freelancers, digital nomads, travelers, and millennials that are trying to figure out themselves in this new world shift.

How is the world of work changing?

People quitting 9 – 5 jobs

The classical 9-5 jobs are less and less popular, and merging your work into your life is becoming a reality. There are many people jokingly saying „I quit my 9-5 so I can start my own business, and now I’m working 24/7“.

The truth is that we, as a society, are working more than ever because we have learned how to support our lifestyles by doing what we love.

Even though quitting 9-5 and living out of your hobby sounds like a dream, it can also more easily lead to burnout. The motivation for work when the product or service is completely and solely yours hits differently and you can find yourself pushing your limits way more than you should.

While the new work philosophy emphasizes people’s true callings and inspires young to explore their passions, it also calls for a completely new vision of work-life balance.

Flexible working hours

Another perk of today’s work philosophy is flexible working hours. The ability to micromanage your working hours puts your life before your work.

We are finally realizing that we should not be aligning our lives with our work, but the other way around. This philosophy also gives you the opportunity to look into your needs and address them instead of pushing them under the rug because you’re focused on work.

People finally have time to stop and meet their micro needs on a daily basis. You can pick the times for your hobbies and relaxation, which gives you space to unlock all these new things within yourself.

With this newly-acquired time on our hands, we’re starting to become aware that we have other needs to satisfy, and that the traditional work-life culture isn’t made for that.

That’s why new social settings are emerging and creating spaces for people to express themselves beyond work. With the change of the working culture, the entertainment, relaxation, and social norms are also changing.

People are seeking connections, places, and activities that will help them relax by inspiring them instead of making them numb.

Ability to work remote

Today, most of us can take our work wherever we go. You pack your laptop in your backpack, and you can work from anywhere and anytime. However, there is a downside to this lifestyle that we’re all rushing into. Silly as it sounds, being always from your work in the past also meant disconnecting from it and letting your mind focus on something else.

Even if being this flexible sounds convenient, this means that work can always sneak into your mind even when you’re trying to relax. Remote work means that your office can be anywhere, but it also means that your office might be everywhere.

That’s why one of the rules of the new working culture is knowing how to set boundaries, for others but also for yourself.

Bigger responsibilities

Another huge change is that so many young people today are CEOs, managers, or other roles that bring a lot of responsibility. 10-20 years ago, people trained years to take that kind of responsibility, and now, only with opening your online store or setting up your online business, you are in charge of it all.

Most young people are actually aspiring to take on their business – at least a lot more people than before. Owning your business is not reserved for the special ones anymore, and practically with the right motivation, anybody can do it – which is amazing!

But, because of that, young people today bear this enormous responsibility toward their jobs while also juggling to maintain/build social connections, relax, travel, maintain or start relationships, and be young and live their best lives. And all that can be overwhelming.

Colivings as spaces made to meet the needs of the new working generation

In this new working setting, we are all in tremendous need of community support.

Digital nomads, freelancers, and remote workers all have one thing in common, and that is that they very often work alone most of their time. At least if they don’t join working communities like coworking spaces or coliving spaces. Colivings understand the need for remote workers to connect with others like themselves.

Without classical office jobs, we’re also missing people with whom we could share our problems on launch breaks, who might understand us because we’re working for the same company, etc. And these all are important for one’s mental health.

Besides community, coliving spaces are made to meet both the working and leisure needs of the new working generation with spaces thoughtfully designed to inspire the mind and balance out the work-life relationship.

Colivings offer a built-in community. (Coliving communities)

Coliving spaces focus on building new-age communities of people with similar views on the world. These communities are meant to help people connect with others like themselves and share a part of their world with people who will truly understand them.

When choosing to work as a digital nomad or travel while working, you might not receive support from your regular community. Your friends or family who live traditional lives might not understand your needs or your problems, so connecting with people who do can really make a difference in your mental health.

Not only do these communities offer support, but you can also meet so many talented people that can help you build your business. You might meet people that could contribute to your story or help connect with others that can help your wheels roll. These communities are all about sharing ideas, exploring together, and sharing services and talents.

Colivings are built to help you unwind after work.

Working remotely and especially running your own business can be extremely exhausting. Working long hours on your computer can affect a person’s overall health and disconnect them from reality.

Having that in mind, coliving spaces focus on providing safe spaces for relaxing and connecting with people enriched with fun and inspirational activities that help you unwind and introduce some balance in your life.

These can be yoga classes to help your mind and body, surfing to help your body and soul, music-listening sessions to open, relax and inspire you, cooking together to help you connect with others and feed your sensory needs, etc.

Watching a movie or a show is something we still love and do, but since our worlds have moved into the digital space, it’s important to participate in activities that disconnect us from the screen.

Coliving spaces prioritize the importance of reconnecting with nature, people around you, and yourself, so even if you don’t know how to introduce these changes yourself, the surroundings will motivate you.

Here is a list of some of the most unique experiences colivings offer to meet your soul’s needs if you’d like to get inspired.

Providing a healthy working environment

Being built for the new generation of workers, colivings almost always come with coworking spaces. These spaces are also always carefully crafted for the needs of a digital worker. They are well-equipped with up-to-date amenities, office furniture, and all you might need for peaceful and productive work.

The work environment is especially important for productive and stressless work, so these spaces are often designed to inspire you and help you concentrate.

A healthy space should have a lot of natural light, good airflow, be decluttered, and provide you with reliable equipment and amenities.

Besides all that, coworking spaces give you coworkers even if you’re working on your laptop, so there is always the opportunity to take a break and have a chat with someone, share a smile, or just take a stroll with someone on your break. That really makes a difference.

Living lighter

Visiting coliving spaces means traveling, and because the stays are almost always at least a few weeks long, it might even mean “moving” a lot. After going away for the first few times, you will realize that living lighter is not only easier for traveling but also easier for the mind.

You will not be able to carry all your material belongings with you wherever you go, and you will need to learn to choose what is really important. This will also help you realize that many things that you own are probably not as important for your everyday life as you might have thought.

Learning to live lighter is so beneficial for the environment and yourself as an individual. This way, you will learn not to spend money on unnecessary things and leave the money to spend on experiences that will stick with you forever. It will also teach you not to support fast fashion, overconsumption and thus, you will be helping the environment.

Living light is hard to start, but once you get used to it – it’s worth it. You will find that living light means no more frustration about the material things; more creativity when it comes to fashion and clothes, more creativity overall when it comes to living, and more time and money to spend on valuable experiences that will enrich you emotionally, and spiritually.

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How to choose the right coliving for yourself?

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Making a step like this is not as easy as choosing a hotel, and we know it. You’re choosing a place to call your home for the next month or more which is a long period for a bad experience.

Also, there are many more factors to consider than when choosing a hotel room or an Airbnb so the whole process can become overwhelming. But, don’t worry – we’re here to help.

Find below our guide on how to choose the right coliving for yourself.

Why is choosing a coliving space different from booking a room?

First, let’s break down why booking a room is so much different than choosing your coliving.

When booking a room, your trip is the priority, and the accommodation is behind it. When choosing a coliving, the accommodation is in the first place.

With coliving, you are looking to stay for a month or more instead of booking a room for a few days up to 2 weeks, as per usual on vacations.

When looking for a coliving, you are looking for a place that will be both your home and your office for the next month or more. When choosing an apartment to live in, you would probably take a bit more precaution than when booking a vacation stay.

In typical vacation rentals, you are less likely to have shared spaces that are meant to connect you with others, and in colivings, that is one of the main focuses.

So, now that we established how different a coliving is from a regular vacation/travel rental, let’s get to some tips on how to choose the right one for yourself.

Start by writing down what you are looking for

Why do you want to stay in coliving? What motivates you? It helps to think about this as a first step and prioritize what you’re looking for. When you know your priorities, you will know where to start.

Cheaper place to stay

Do you already have a long trip planned and are now looking for a cheaper place to stay? If that is the case, the factor that you should start from is costs.

A place to connect with people

But maybe you are just looking for a place to connect with people. In that case, you’re obviously going to look for a coliving that has a lot of people, somewhere vibrant.

Looking for a coworking place

Maybe you’re tired of working from home, but also don’t want an office, so you’re looking for an amazing place for work. In that case, you should focus on great work environments before the location or the people.

There are tons of reasons why somebody would choose to go to a coliving, so give yourself time to think this through – what are you looking to gain from this experience?

For example, we’re looking to connect with people, but we also would love to find a place in Spain to practice Spanish and work our way onto moving there. So, those two factors have already narrowed our search.

We will look into colivings in Spain (luckily there are a lot of them, you can check some of the options here), but we will also focus on big cities such as Barcelona and Valencia that would have a lot of people visiting.

Try to find your reasons, and the search will be 50% easier.

Choosing a location (the big picture)

If your priorities are not set on the location, this will be one of the next steps. What are some factors to consider when choosing the location?

• The first thing is obviously to find out which locations offer coliving spaces.
• Secondly, and more importantly, where can you find the specific thing you are searching for? After you narrow down the search (Eg. 50 cities that have coliving spaces that have yoga practice), you can try to consider these factors to narrow the search even more:

Distance from your home

This one is a no-brainer. If it’s super far, expensive, and/or complicated to visit, maybe leave it for the next time. If this is your first coliving, it is better to make things as easy as possible. But don’t worry, wherever you are there are options.

The US has some awesome colivings in San Francisco and NY; Europe has colivings all over the place. South America has some great options in Colombia and Argentina, and Asia has colivings in Indonesia, Hong Kong, or India.

Time of the year you’re visiting

If you have a specific period of the year that you are planning on going to, ask Google what places are worth visiting at that time.

Also, this is a good way to explore if the location will be crowded or a ghost town. Some coliving are packed during the tourist season. If you’re there for the people and networking, the tourist season might even be a bad choice.

Many regular tourists might choose these places for longer stays, and many digital nomads avoid staying during these periods. Always read the comments and do a bit of stalking if that’s important to you.

COVID-19 protocols

Now, this one is obvious but worth mentioning. That is the reality that we live in. Covid rules change rapidly, especially in Europe. And not the whole European Union has the same rules, so be careful.

Do good research on the official embassy websites before you depart.

The living costs

Remember: you’re not coming as a tourist, but more as a short-term resident. If you’re coming on a budget, check websites like Numbeo to see the living costs in the place you’re thinking about visiting.

Check the food prices in supermarkets, transportation costs in the area, etc.

Choosing the location (the small picture)

Now, this is not something that you will be able to choose everywhere, but if a city has multiple options for a coliving, here are some tips on how to choose the right one according to its location.

Workspaces

If the coliving doesn’t have a workspace (which is unusual, but it can happen), it’s best if it is close to a local coffee shop that is great for working or some offices that you can rent.

Having your place far away from a working area can be exhausting and take your time away from the magic that coliving offers.

Transportation

We mentioned this one previously, but check if the coliving is well-connected with other parts of the city. You will be staying there for quite some time, so it’s important to be connected with other parts of the city, as well – restaurants, city center, parks, etc.

This will also help you calculate your budget. If you’re far from the city, you’ll need to invest in renting a car or find a similar solution to be mobile.

Basics

Another handy thing to check before choosing your coliving is if there are supermarkets, coffee shops, parks, etc. nearby.

Since you’ll be living there, it’s great to see if your neighborhood offers these basics because not all do.

The neighborhood

Other important things about a neighborhood are if it is loud, tranquil, is it safe, in which zone is it (centric, university, outside the city). These all are important to match what you’re looking for.

Amenities check-list for choosing a perfect coliving place

There are some basic amenities that every rental, and not only colivings, has to offer, but co-living spaces have other important amenities. Here’s what to look for:

Privacy

Some coliving spaces offer private rooms, while others have bunk beds like hostels. Most of the places have both types so you can see what works the best for you. However, it’s important to check if the rooms offer enough privacy; are there any private zones where you can hide from the others?

Also, it’s great to see if the bathrooms/toilets are private or shared and if they are shared to see what that means exactly and how many people will be sharing it.

Again, remember, you’ll be staying here long, so having the possibility of being alone without anyone bothering is still important.

Working spaces and amenities

Working environments are super important for colivings because most people coming are digital nomads or remote workers.

If you are one of those people, be sure to check how a coliving has handled this. Does it have designated working areas, a fast and reliable Wifi, charging places, Zoom rooms, etc.? Most coliving spaces have coworking offices, but some can be more basic than others.

Depending on your job, analyze the working areas, read the comments, and see if you will be able to work uninterrupted there. If you need some office supplies or furniture to work, be sure to ask the coliving if they have that and if it is possible to rent it.

Recreational spaces

Recreational and relaxation spaces are a big thing in colivings. The whole culture of coliving is made for digital workers who spend a lot of their time working on the computers. For those looking at a screen for most of their day, it’s important to add balance to their lives and to have spaces to unplug.

These spaces can be gardens, chill zones, private spaces, a pool, a bar, a disco zone, etc. Different colivings offer different stuff, so looking into those can tell you a lot about the culture of a coliving and help you see if it matches your energy.

Activities

The coliving places definitely wouldn’t be so interesting to digital nomads and other visitors without all the activities that are included during your stay.

Activities, events, and hobbies are a usual feature of coliving places. Some of the most common activities you can expect to find are daily yoga, surfing, Sunday BBQs, etc.

Other than those common ones you can always expect from coliving places to go one step further and to organize some unusual and unique activities for their colivers.

Kitchen and bathroom

This one is obvious so we’re not going to speak a lot about it, but be sure to analyze how well-equipped the kitchen and the bathroom are. Since you will be living there, make sure the place has all the necessary amenities.

Safety

Since you’ll be sharing most of these places with other people, be sure to check if there is a safe place to leave your personal belongings. If you’re sharing the room, there should probably be lockers with keys for each person.

Where to start your search

We hope these tips will help you choose the right coliving for yourself. If you struggle where to start looking, we recommend Coliving.com. They have plenty of options there, and you can use the filter to navigate your search.

If you want to see other suggestions, we covered some Colivings in Spain that we thought were cool, so go check that out.

Let us know if this helped you!

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This is in comparison if you just rent a 1-bedroom apartment with a sala, dining area, and fully functional kitchen. And nope, that does not include the expenses for your utility bills like WIFI, electricity, and gas.

Hence, coliving spaces in Barcelona are becoming more and more popular between digital nomads, students, and expats.

In this article, we’ll show you how much money you can save by choosing a coliving instead of the traditional way of living in Europe’s capital of culture.

Barcelona: An Overview

Barcelona is the capital city of Catalonia and one of the largest and most populated cities in Spain.

It boasts beautiful architecture, lively parties, good food, and long beaches. People who travel and live in Barcelona also enjoy great weather all year round.

Besides all of the things mentioned above, one of the main reasons nomads like to stay long-term in Barcelona is the culture and community that can be found there.

The only downside we see here is that that kind of lifestyle can be pretty expensive. That is why it is so important to look for good deals while searching for your accommodation around the place, without compromising the quality of the living experience.

Cost of Living in Barcelona

Before we dive deep into how much you’ll save by coliving in Barcelona, let’s figure out first how much it costs to live comfortably in the city.

We will talk over different expenses you will encounter during your long-term stay.

Rent

Let’s start with rent since that is the largest expense and the one you cannot go around.

In Barcelona, you can get a nice 1-bedroom apartment from €700 to €900 per month depending on which part of the city you rent.

Barcelona is a big city, so location is an important factor. Cheaper options probably mean more need for public transportation, thus more money to get to important locations in the city.

Also, the above price range is something you will find if you know where to look. Most websites show a range of €625 for an 18 sqm studio apartment to €1700 for a 50 sqm 1-bedroom apartment. And for most of the listings, the basic utility bills are not included in these prices.

Utilities

When it comes to basic utilities such as electricity, heating, and water, be prepared to spend around €125 and €250. The cost depends on the square footage of the apartment, as well as on how much you spend.

Wifi

In today’s world, having internet access is super important. If you are a digital nomad or a remote worker, wifi will be one of the most important things to sort out.

With most rentals, the wifi is not included in the price, and it costs another €40 – €50 a month. If you are lucky, the apartment will have the wifi already installed, and you will only pay the monthly fee.

We say this because, oftentimes, if you are looking for longer stays, you will have to be the one responsible for contracting with the internet provider and setting up the wifi. This can be especially tricky since most contracts are written for 12 months.

Total

Keeping all the above in mind, the average total monthly cost of living in Barcelona would range from €865 to €1200 only for rent and utilities.

Of course, if you’re looking for longer stays, you will probably look to invest in more than just the basics.

First, if you’re working remotely, you will need a solid working area that might not be available at your accommodation. In that case, you will need to book a place in a co-working or rent an office that will add at least a few hundred euros more to your monthly costs.

Also, if you’re looking to participate in sport and leisure activities, you will have the costs of monthly memberships.

All these additional expenses that are necessary for a healthy and productive life can come up to €2500 monthly.

Having all these needs of a digital nomad in mind, the idea of the co-living concept was born. With this concept, you now have access to much more than only basics for much less money.

Coliving Barcelona

Coliving is a modern concept of renting that allows you to share a space with a community without the usual stress in renting – utility expenses, daily cleaning, furnishing the space, dividing bills, etc.

Furthermore, most coliving spaces in Barcelona give you the option to share a space with people who share the same drive, passion, and career path as you.

Since the main topic of this article is how much you would save by coliving in Barcelona, we will solely concentrate on that segment of coliving. 

If you’re interested in reading more about the benefits of coliving other than saving money, we are preparing an article that will come out in February, so be sure to leave us your email so we can let you know when it does. 

But for now, let’s focus on this, how much money can you save when you choose coliving spaces in Barcelona instead of renting the whole apartment to yourself?

Rent

Once again, we will start with renting. When you rent a private bedroom in coliving spaces in Barcelona, it will cost you a range from €600 to €1200 per month. You can go even lower if you go with a bed in a shared room.

At first glance, this may not seem any less than standard renting. However, the main difference is that renting a room in a coliving includes all those extra expenses in the price. Focused on the modern working people, the room price almost always includes other necessities for your life and work.

Let’s break those extras down.

Wifi

First, you do not have to worry about the internet since that is included in every coliving space.

Coliving spaces are primarily for digital nomads, remote workers, students, etc., all groups that need a steady internet connection in their daily lives.

As we already mentioned, in regular renting, you would have to add an extra €40 – €50 a month, were in colivings, this is already calculated into your room price.

Let’s see what else comes into this price.

Utilities

The same goes for utility costs that are already included in the price, so you do not have to think about that either.

When renting an apartment, the utility costs differ depending not only on the size of your place but also on how much you spend. In colivings, you pay your rent upfront, and there is no additional payment when the utility bills come in. It’s exactly what you paid, and you do not have to worry about it.

Cleaning Service

Cleaning service is something that you will get only in hotels or luxury apartments. If you are trying to save money, you will probably not be hiring a cleaning person for your place.

However, coliving has this service included in your price. Even if this is not necessary, it is a premium extra that adds value to the price of your room.

Working Space/Office

Furthermore, if you’re a student, freelancer, or digital nomad, you’ll most likely need a space where you can focus on your work. This place needs to have a fast internet connection, a healthy working environment, and be conducive and work-focused.

In most cases, when you are renting a regular apartment, something like this isn’t included.

Do we usually work when we’re in a hotel or small apartment, on a small desk with no one around? Most often than not, we don’t. People love working in spacious areas where they can be motivated and inspired to work. To afford something like that, you would need to rent a desk or pay for office space.

The prices for renting a desk in regular coworking spaces go from €99 to €380 on monthly basis, whereas having a private office is way more expensive and can go anywhere from €800.

Luckily, coliving spaces in Barcelona provide you with this amenity included in your monthly rent.

Having in mind that most people must work to afford traveling or nomadism, coliving spaces almost always have designated working areas with fast internet connections, office chairs, desks, and sometimes even more.

Having an office space sorted out is a huge plus, and it is worth the costs even if you rent the most expensive coliving option.

Other Amenities

Another thing to take note of is that when you live in Barcelona for more than a month, there are activities you would want to stay consistent with. You will probably want to engage in some social or sports and leisure activities so you would feel healthy and balanced.

Most traditional apartments do not have any activities or amenities included in the rental price. If you rent a place in a luxurious building complex, you might have access to their pool or a gym. However, the rent in those kinds of complexes is really high.

The above is another great example of how you can save money and make the most of your stay by choosing coliving in Barcelona instead of renting an apartment. Most places offer some additional coliving activities for their visitors. If not activities, many of them have a pool area, a gym, or a space where you can work out undisturbed. Some colivings offer free yoga classes, some offer free wine tasting classes, etc.

For example, Kalart has vegetarian meals included, yoga, and workout programs into their price. CoImpact coliving offers seminars and skills sharing activities, and Coasis has a gym and beach access included in the price, and many more activities to choose from.

Let’s take a better look by doing another round of comparisons. The average monthly membership in a gym is €35 per month, while yoga is €50 per month. Note that these memberships usually have the most basic inclusions.

With coliving, in some cases, you do not have to pay for any of that, since it is included in the price. And even if some programs or activities cost extra, as a coliver you will get special offers.

For easier perception, we created a table, where we broke down all these costs.

Coliving Options in Barcelona

This co-living lifestyle is not new to Barcelona, even the whole of Spain. You’ll see tens of options to enjoy your stay in the country.

In fact, we even wrote an article about why Spain should be your first coliving experience. It’s a booming movement in Spain since most people can find a place for themselves where their lifestyle fits and thrives.

Whether you’re a creative entrepreneur, fitness guru, or striving student, you’ll find a community in Barcelona where you can blend in. It is more than just renting. They say it gives you a sense of community where you’re inspired to be your best self.

There are even more amenities included with coliving in Barcelona apart from what we listed above. Most coliving spaces in Barcelona provide an edge that will fit your personality – gatherings, networking, seminars, memberships, and more.

It’s best to look out for a space where your personality fits the most.

Your coliving in Barcelona will not only save you time and money but also make your stay worthwhile.

Conclusion

Coliving Barcelona gives you the best of both worlds.

We showed you that you could save money by choosing coliving compared to traditional renting in Spain – even up to 60% off the usual renting expenses.

Not just that, you also get to experience more when you are coliving in Barcelona, like less stress and hassle in cleaning your whole apartment, easily meeting new friends, learning new things.

Coliving spaces have so many extra features that you would only get in luxurious stays, but for much less money and in a much friendlier and more people-focused environment.

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Besides that, we just recently started a new segment on our website dedicated to coliving. We are interviewing coliving owners all across Spain so you could find out more about the whole concept.

Looking forward to your next adventure!

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Spain is not lacking in this either. In fact, it is one of the most progressive countries when it comes to the coliving movement.

That lets us wonder, what is the reason behind this? Why Spain is one of the pioneers in this field?

To explain that, first we need to take a deeper look into the Spanish culture.

Let’s dive in!

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Coliving culture in Spain

The first thing you realize when you come to Spain is that the flats are very big. It is common for apartments in Spain to be over 1000 square feet (or 100m²) with a lot of rooms and spacious shared areas.

The reason behind that is probably that traditionally in Spain big families used to live together under the same roof. It was not uncommon to see multiple generations living together in those big apartments. So it is not hard to understand why the coliving way of lifestyle fits into the Spanish culture.

How popular is coliving in Spain?

As we already mentioned, Spain is one of the most popular countries when it comes to coliving.

First, we have remote workers and digital nomads from Spain and other countries who are most likely to stay in this type of co-living accommodation during their nomadic journeys. They are usually looking for places to meet and hang out with people with similar mindsets.

Secondly, Spain is one of the most popular countries for all kinds of student exchanges. Many students from all across the world come to Spain to study every year. Even though in the start coliving places were leaning more towards travelers and young adults, now more and more students are choosing this as a solution for their accommodation during their schooling days in Spain.

Which cities in Spain are the most popular for coliving?

It is hard to choose just one specific part of Spain as a center of coliving because it is so popular throughout the whole country. Spain is a big and colorful country with many different regions and places that each one carries different experiences.

Some offer that crazy big-city party vibe, some act like retreats with surfing, beaches, and yoga classes, and some focus on nature and simple raw experiences. That’s why we’ll cover a couple of those that could proudly hold the title of centers of coliving in Spain.

Coliving Barcelona

Barcelona has always been one of the biggest cultural centers in the whole of Europe.

In addition to that, with its strong presence of hostels, it has already been established as one of the leaders when it comes to accommodation for working travelers.

With many people choosing Barcelona as a go-to place to spend their 20s and 30s, it is no wonder why there are so many coliving places in this Catalonian capital.

Barcelona is a vibrant and exciting city. It’s perfect to meet new people, try out new experiences and live your best life. Surrounded by cultural events, concerts, ambitious people, and a city that never sleeps, it can be a perfect next destination.

If you think you would thrive in Barcelona check our article on how you can experience it to the fullest while saving money, only by choosing coliving.

Coliving Canary Islands

A remote Spanish archipelago off the coast of northwestern Africa is one of the most exotic locations in the world.

It attracts millions of tourists each year, according to statista.com, so it is a no-brainer why it is one of the most popular destinations for digital nomads all across the world. Its remote nature and beautiful beaches perfectly follow the idea of coliving.

For example, Tenerife gives you that small community vibe and an opportunity to reconnect with yourself. It’s great to slow your pace, and truly be a hedonist and enjoy every second of your day.

If this seems interesting to you and like a place you’d choose for your stay, feel free to check our newest article on why the Canary Islands are the most popular place for coliving and see if it truly matches your vibe.

Coliving in Valencia

In general, Valencia is one of the most modern cities in the whole Spain. It is filled with tons of opportunities for all groups of people.

On top of that, Valencia is one of the pioneers in the coliving movement in Spain. It is perfect for those who want to try out something new and experience coliving/coworking culture.

There are numerous coliving and coworking options all across the city, especially in Russafa and Eixample neighborhoods. Because of that, many people have already chosen Valencia as their new home.

And to be honest, we are also one of those people – or at least we are planning to be. During our last trip to Valencia, we decided to try out some of the coworking places. We wanted to see if they would be suitable for our lifestyle.

One of them, CoWorkup, stroke as a great place to work and to build community. That is especially important if you’re just moving to the city. The staff was super welcoming and invited us to their Friday hangouts. Sadly, we couldn’t go, but it was a nice thing of them. They were particularly open about wanting to make a community and connect.

Coliving in other parts of Spain

Besides Barcelona, the Canary Islands, and Valencia there are a few more coliving centers in Spain. Most of them are concentrated around larger cities like Seville and Madrid.

On top of that, there are also a lot of independent coliving places all across the country in rural locations.

Digital nomads often choose rural places because they offer an escape from everyday chaos in bigger cities. In addition, those places let them connect more with nature. Working on a laptop is often very tiring so a quiet environment provides a necessary balance to a healthy life.

The average price of coliving spaces in Spain

One of the main pillars of the coliving movement is to solve the problem of overpriced hotels and help travelers stay on their budget.

When it comes to Spain, it is hard to specify the exact price of coliving arrangements. The main reason for that is because it is a big country and standards vary from city to city.

However, based on our research and depending on the type of rooms you are looking for, prices of coliving spaces in Spain can be divided into two groups.  Coliving spaces mostly consist of dorms of 4-10 bunk beds, but also have a few private rooms. So, usually, you will have the option to choose between sharing a room with other people or going with the more private option.

Based on that, you can expect the following:

• Bed in a shared dormitory: Between $600 and $1200 per month
• Private (single) room: Between $1200 and $2500 per month

Even though these prices do not seem like a cheaper option at first glance, they often come with a lot more than just a place to sleep. So, to really put it all on paper, you need to take into consideration everything else that is included.

What else is included in that price?

The purpose of coliving is not just to provide cheaper accommodation, it is much more beyond that. This concept was built from the idea to deliver a space where visitors can meet other travelers, hang out and share ideas.

On top of that, these accommodation provide their visitors with a working space, which is another big thing that differentiates them from regular hostels. It is hard to imagine coliving without coworking.

That is why one of the first things that a coliving place needs to provide is an environment suitable for work.

Some of the amenities that can be found in many co-living accommodations in Spain are fast WiFi, meeting rooms, Skype rooms, projectors, etc. Everything that is necessary for digital nomads to continue their jobs without any problems.

Secondly, a coliving provides you a place to relax from your work, and not to feel like you are stuck in a cubical. That is why there are usually a lot of chill-out areas and outdoor spaces that can help you with that. Again, these features come from the needs of digital workers, and a need for that healthy balance between the digital and the real world is a top priority.

Finally, coliving places usually try to retain the authentic local feel by providing visitors with an opportunity to try some local food at reasonable prices.

Additional features you can get depending on coliving space

Coliving spaces can have only the basics like sleeping areas, workspaces, and shared areas to cook, relax and hang out. But often they can have extra options that bring even more value.

In fact, it’s a well-established practice for these places to provide extra activities included in the price. Usually, it is some kind of physical recreation that you can practice while staying there, such as yoga, swimming, biking, surfing, etc.

On the other hand, some try to go one step further by organizing some unusual and unique coliving activities that you can experience while staying there.

Coliving places in Spain that we’re planning to visit in 2023

Coliving Valencia – WayCo (Valencia)

The Coliving Valencia provides you with a 2-in-1 solution. Their offer includes both coliving and coworking options. During our most recent stay in Spain, we had an opportunity to experience working in one of their two coworking spaces (Wayco Abastos).

Their space was fully equipped with everything necessary for remote work, from isolated Skype rooms, different sizes of meeting rooms, fast internet, and lots of desks. You can choose between a flexible and fixed desk, as you can in most coworking spaces. On top of everything, it is really quiet and people respect that, which can be important for most people.

They also have a kitchen and a dining room where you can leave your food and share a meal with others. They also have free coffee, tea, and water for every visitor.

Besides that, they provide you with accommodation. To be more precise, boutique apartments, in some of the best neighborhoods in Valencia. Since we are planning to return to Valencia by the end of this year, we are definitely going to check their coliving spaces, too.

Sun and Co. (Xabia)

Located in Xàbia, a small coastal town in the province of Alicante, Valencia, on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. The Sun and Co. is one of the first coliving places in this part of Europe.

It is a 19th-century house renovated with the purpose of creating space for digital nomads and other travelers alike to gather, hang out, and share ideas with people that nurture similar values.

Nine Coliving (Tenerife)

Nine Coliving is one of the many co-living spaces in beautiful Tenerife, the largest of Spain’s Canary Islands. Based in the historic center of La Orotava, surrounded by the astonishing nature of this touristic paradise, it provides an oasis for digital workers.

Once again, it is situated in an old house restored to satisfy the needs of modern travelers. It is a perfect place for digital nomads who are looking to meet people with similar backgrounds, learn some new things, and charge their batteries in Tenerife.

Sende (Senderiz)

Sende is a countryside coworking and coliving space in northern Spain. Stationed in a small village Senderiz in the Galicia region with less than 20 inhabitants.

Protected by a range of mountains from all stresses that can be created by city life. This place consists of a few old Galician houses transformed into functional areas for coliving and coworking.

This place provides a feeling of community and gives you the opportunity to reconnect with yourself, nature, and others like yourself.

How to find coliving places in Spain?

Booking platforms for co-living spaces are definitely the easiest way to start searching, especially if you are new to this. They provide you with numerous options all in one place. Two places to start this search are Coliving.com and Anyplace.

What is the best platform for finding coliving spaces?

There are a couple of places online where you can discover places for your next trip. We would recommend Coliving.com. It is the most popular platform for finding coliving spaces online. On top of that, they have the biggest base of coliving accommodation in the world.

Why should you use Coliving.com to find a coliving place for your next trip?

First of all, each listing on the Coliving.com website is rich with all necessary information describing every single aspect of accommodation.

In addition to that, there is also information about the neighborhood and tips for local opportunities for each place listed. It is convenient to have all the information in one place because it can help you with your decision.

If you are new to this and are just looking where to start your search, we think Coliving.com is definitely the best place online to book your coliving accommodation. Because of that, we decided to partner up with Coliving.com and to offer you a 2.5% discount on your first month’s booking if you decide to book through our link.

We hope that will help you start your new adventure!

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