Remote work is allowing travelers to live their workation experience at their best! Most workers with the possibility to do their jobs from anywhere in the world are choosing beach destinations.
The possibility to finish assignments and later swim or watch the sunset in the ocean adds quality of life and valuable experiences for digital nomads. Remote, a global HR company, has recently shared a study showcasing the best beaches in the world to work remotely.
Remote’s specialists considered the best locations for a healthy work-life balance that would motivate and excite remote employees. The study considered these main aspects:
- Population.
- Average Internet speed.
- Average sunlight hours per day.
- Visa requirement.
- Entertainment options.
- Cost of living.
- Average cost of rent.
- Crime rate.
Experts considered lifestyles and the basic needs for digital nomads and came up with a wonderful list of options from Asia to Africa to the Caribbean.
Airbnb already disclosed the most popular cities for digital nomads in the United States, but for those who want to explore further here’s the list of the top 10 beach destinations according to this study:
Brades, Montserrat
Montserrat, the beautiful island in the Caribbean offers remote workers a special location in the capital. Digital nomads can rent a place for around $308 per month in Brades. This town has low crime rates and visitors have the possibility to stay for up to six months without a visa in this relaxing town.
The Valley, Anguilla
The capital of the Caribbean island Anguilla offers travelers a unique town with famous colonial buildings and gorgeous panoramic coastal views as well as great outdoor activities.
Zadar, Croatia
Croatia, the most sought-after destination in Europe at the moment, hosts a fascinating city on the Dalmatian coast: Zadar. Digital nomads can enjoy the quiet beaches, and explore its Roman and Venetian ruins for up to 90 days without a visa.
Lagos, Portugal
This city in the south of Portugal allows remote workers to use high internet speed and collect unique experiences that can only be found here. From local wine tasting to dolphin watching to visiting natural sea caves, there are so many things visitors can do.
Taghazout, Morocco
This fishing village might be hard to pronounce but so easy to live in. Monthly rents cost on average $150 and the monthly cost of living is around $390. It’s also ideal for remote workers who enjoy surfing, visiting lovely cafes, and admiring local arts and crafts.
Saint George’s, Bermuda
Super fast internet connection and spectacular beaches will make any remote worker feel in paradise in this town in Bermuda. But nothing is perfect, the monthly costs of living reach on average $1,847.
Goa, India
For those who enjoy visiting exotic and multicultural destinations, this state in India offers a wonderful Portuguese and Indian cultural mixture, a beach paradise, and the lowest monthly costs of living including rent: $306.
Flic en Flac, Mauritius
Not too far from Madagascar, the island Mauritius offers remote workers a wonderful coastal destination: Flic en Flac. This location has a magnificent public white sandy beach, no visa requirement for 90 days, and a decent internet connection. Digital nomads can live there for $630 per month.
Bridgetown, Barbados
Another fascinating capital, Bridgetown—Rihanna’s hometown—, provides the best service for digital nomads. Fast internet connection of 60.25 Mbps, up to a six-month stay without a visa, and spectacular beaches. Remote workers get to really enjoy their stay, get to know the historical town, and swim in the warm Caribbean waters.
Noord, Aruba
Noord allows visitors to stay for 30 days without a visa, but digital nomads can request an extension to enjoy this gorgeous beach destination for 180 days. The costs of living for one person aren’t that low, around $950 per month. Travelers can also stay at low-rise or high-rise hotels and visit the spectaculars Eagle Beach and Arashi Beach.
