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Cyprus is one of the best emerging destinations for digital nomads for 2024.
This beautiful, peaceful island in the Mediterranean Sea is geographically in the Middle East, but culturally and politically part of Europe.
It has already become increasingly popular with tourists, and it is also about to become a top destination for digital nomads.
Here’s why Cyprus will become the next hotspot for digital nomads this year:
1. Nice weather all year round
If you want to escape the cold and work from paradise, Cyprus is the perfect place to do it!
With its warm Mediterranean climate and around 330 days of sunshine per year, Cyprus is a great destination for digital nomads looking for sunny weather and proximity to the beach.
Cyprus gets extremely hot during the summer (with temperatures regularly exceeding 95° F to 100° F), but the rest of the year it’s an absolute dream.
Even in winter, temperatures rarely drop below 60° F – and when the sun is shining, it still feels quite warm!
2. It is not located in the Schegen zone
Most countries in the EU are part of the Schengen Zone, and Americans can only stay in the Schengen Zone for 90 out of 180 days without a visa.
Although Cyprus is part of the EU, it is not part of the Schengen zone.
It is one of the few remaining countries in the EU where you can stay for a maximum of 90 days without this being counted against your 90 day allocation in the Schengen zone. For example, you could spend 90 days in Cyprus and then immediately spend another 90 days in Greece (which is in the Schengen zone).
With countries like Croatia now part of the Schengen zone, and countries like Romania and Bulgaria joining next month, Cyprus is one of only two EU countries (the other is Ireland) still not part of it.
3. Affordable cost of living
Another reason why Cyprus is great for digital nomads is because it offers affordable living expenses.
With many of Europe’s most popular countries facing rising prices and a cost of living crisis, Cyprus remains relatively affordable.
The capital Nicosia in particular is the most affordable city in Cyprus. However, it is not on the beach, but less than an hour’s drive away. If you want to be close to the beach it may cost you a little more.
Paphos, Larnaca and Limassol are the three most popular beachside towns in Cyprus and all make great bases for digital nomads. And you can still enjoy beachside living for less than what it would cost in many other European destinations.
4. It is extremely safe
As a solo female traveler I felt very safe in Cyprus. Overall it is an extremely calm and peaceful place.
You might look at a map and notice Cyprus’s proximity to Israel, Lebanon and Syria, but this Mediterranean island couldn’t feel more isolated and far away from conflict in nearby countries.
If safety is a top priority for you, you have nothing to worry about in Cyprus.
5. Enjoy a high quality of life
Finally, digital nomads in Cyprus can enjoy a high quality of life.
The majority of people in Cyprus are Greek, and Greece’s laid-back Mediterranean mentality extends to Cyprus as well. Here you can enjoy a slower pace of life.
Family and community are important, friends stick around for a big party meze eating together, and it is mainly a ‘work to live’ mentality and not ‘live to work’. If that sounds like something you’re looking for, then Cyprus might be the perfect digital nomad base for you!
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