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You’re probably aware at this point that the housing crisis in London, anti-foreigner sentiment in Barcelona and rapidly rising prices across Croatia have led to an exodus of young talent from these places, but where could they go next? ? ?
If you’re a digital nomad traveling to Europe, you can count on it Nomads.com to tell which cities are in fact the best to move to, and interestingly enough is one of their top choices right now a relaxed seaside resort that never gets enough praise for how incredible it actually is.
Along the Atlantic coast of Portugal, Ericeira offers pleasant temperatures all year roundaffordable living, and since last year it even houses a coliving hub:
Why is Ericeira so popular now?
Ericeira is a small seaside town in Portugal, just a 40-minute drive north of Lisbon, with a population of around 10,000 and proudly stands out as Europe’s number one surfing hotspot.
With its big waves, epic tubes and year-round temperate climate, Ericeira has been attracting surfers and water sports enthusiasts for decades, not to mention that it was the resort of choice for families in Lisbon for much of the 20th century .
Its popularity may have waned over time since news broke about the Algarve, but the country has successfully reinvented itself. a hippie alternative to the busy coastline of southern Portugal, with its numerous unspoilt beaches and tranquil atmosphere.
It still doesn’t answer the question: why Nomads.com Do you think Ericeira is a great place to work?
Nomads Love Ericeira
For starters, it’s currently in the platform’s top 20 Most popular and we must add that it is the only Portuguese city that currently ranks so highly – yes, higher than Lisbon and even old favorites Porto and Madeira.
This means those who have signed up Nomads.comWidely considered the most important device for observing digital nomad trends, they are Actively support Ericeira by giving it good reviews and highlighting its strengths.
Based on the information provided, this is true found by all community members who have worked remotely so far, who appreciated it for its affordability, the good quality of life it offers, the ‘super-fast’ internet speed of 76 Mbps and the ‘great’ fun.
A group is already being called on Facebook Ericeira Freelancers and digital nomads with over 13,000 members, which is usually a strong indicator of popularity.
How affordable is Ericeira to live in?
On the topic of affordability, Nomads.com estimates that to live comfortably in Ericeira, a digital nomad will need to budget around $2,680 per month, making it cheaper than Lisbon ($2,831), and only moderately more expensive than Porto ($2,510).
Let’s take a look at the rental prices: this winter you can book an entire loft, fully furnished, right on the water for $ 1,249 per month Airbnbwhile backpacking nomads on a much tighter budget pay just $398 for a month’s stay in a dormitory in Selina Boavista.
In the sense of one francesinha lunch in a local restaurant?
That will probably hold you back $9.28 per mealor around $25.78 if you go for a three course, and as for that creamy one pasteis de natayou can get a whole load of them for $12 dollars (that’s basically 10 Portuguese tarts).
There’s a great cafe scene!
The thriving café scene is another big draw for nomads setting their sights on Ericeira:
Brunch me is an all-day breakfast spot where delicious, healthy brunch and natural juices at reasonable prices, and they are particularly receptive to English speakers who only bring their laptops and know how to tip.
Directly on the beach, Limipicos has the best bite-sized bread burger in town, and it’s probably the nicest option for the office, with their outdoor area overlooking the excited Atlantic Ocean and the adventurous surfers of Ericeira.
For a cooler, quieter environment there is Cantinho da Catuxxa (literally translated as Catuxxa’s Little Corner), with prizes for homemade pastries ranging from $3 to $6including vegetarian options, and friendly staff.
Ericeira Is Terribly Safe
Ericeira is not only a surfer’s paradise, but also one incredibly charming coastal town crossed by narrow alleys with whitewashed houses, with here and there a blue stripe along doors and shutters, and cozy eateries, where the problems of the big city feel like a distant dream.
It’s very low, if not non-existent crimewhether petty or violent, and unlike Lisbon or Porto, which have had struggles increasing gang activity and the robberies of recent years, it remains a perfectly idyllic, carefree European coastal settlement.
It’s certainly not as multicultural as Lisbon has become, and the nomadic community here isn’t as firmly established compared to larger, more cosmopolitan parts of Portugal, but hey, maybe that’s exactly what you’ve been craving for change: authentic, unspoilt Portuguese.
A Coliving hub has been launched in Ericeira
Last year, a startup called Nomadico emerged announced they would develop a coliving center in Ericeira after a successful pilot project in Madeira, Portugal’s most popular destination for digital nomads right now – and one of our favorite winter getaways.
According to CEO Bill Rutten, the goal is not to buy hotels or apartments, but to “work with local partners” to transform already existing places into well-equipped, coliving zones that can be inhabited by nomads “especially in the low seasons” , when there is a sharp decline in the number of tourists.
Ahead of its launch in Portugal, Nomadico has opened coliving hubs in lesser-known, ‘remote’ locations in Morocco and Colombia, justifying their decision by saying they are actually ‘magical’ destinations. because it has not been investigatedand ‘have a lot to offer’.
In Ericeira, the Portugal Surf Camp will serve as a haven for digital nomads in winter, while it has yet to open for the high season. If you’re interested, you can read more about it here.
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