Madeira and Lagos considered Europe’s top digital nomad villages

According to Sifted - a media site about in-depth reporting on startup Europe - Madeira and Lagos made it to the top five places for digital nomads, but Lisbon and Porto also made it to the top ten in the Nomadlist ranking. In the next paragraphs, we will give a glimpse as to why.

Portugal is a safe and expat-friendly country and has become one of the most preferred destinations for digital nomads. It offers everything that a person seeks while working in a foreign country. Good internet connection, beautiful nature, curious and delicious food, lovely weather, exciting culture, and inexpensive rentals.

Madeira offers expats an excellent opportunity to live the life most people dream of: amongst nature, surrounded by the ocean, evading the hustle and costs of major cities. Madeira is well known for its tourism of excellency and great quality of life and also for being the place where the world’s first digital nomad village was created, which was specifically designed to be a one-stop-shop to assist nomads in settling on the island: all nomads arriving at Madeira get free coworking space, guidance on finding accommodation and access to events organized by the group that manages the village.

Lagos is situated along the southern coast of Algarve. It is the perfect little place to go if you are chasing the sun. The coast is dotted with unique rock formations and picturesque beaches, but you will also find great coworking places, inexpensive accommodation, and plenty of other travellers to meet. Lagos is the perfect place to unwind, for all the reasons we mentioned but also for the kind local gentry, cultural events and mind-expanding activities as meditation, yoga, ecstatic dance and holotropic breathwork.

Porto is a charming city located right near the coast and you will experience spectacular sunsets, enjoy fresh seafood, and dance in some of the best clubs in the world. With a very affordable cost of living, Porto is an excellent option for digital nomads who want to live in a European city that doesn’t feel too big, has a nomadic community, and fantastic coworking spaces available as well.

Lisbon is a little larger than Porto and offers the amazing Portuguese culture with the added buzz of a big city. You should bear in mind that the cost of living is slightly more expensive in Lisbon, which is also located right along the coast. Therefore, digital nomads will benefit from sunny days at the beach, water sports, and of course, the evening stunning sunsets. There are plenty of coworking places with great Wi-Fi connection and where you will likely find a large presence of the nomadic community too.