The conversation continues, where on one end, supporters see the potential for an economic boom, while on the other end, locals fear being increasingly priced out by foreign visitors.
Locals all over TikTok have been begging digital nomads to leave, pitching all the bad things about the Mother City in a bid to dissuade them from staying.
The Iberian Peninsula nation has particularly become popular with South Africans who find the climate and high quality of life more appealing.
According to a recent ranking in the “Digital Nomad Visa Index” by Visa Guide, Spain has claimed the top spot as the most attractive destination for digital workers worldwide.
It’s not for everyone, especially if you have a family, and mostly younger generation workers are making use of the travelling opportunities that online work offers.
Deciding to live location independent to pursue a career that supports the island-hopping, “working near the waves” lifestyle does come with a few considerations and some irritating admin.
Spain is planning to issue so-called ‘digital nomad’ visas to non-EU citizens, which means you’ll get to live and work in the country with the added bonus of enticing tax breaks.
Remote working is, for the most part, the new normal, which means that you can do your job from anywhere, even another country.