The Netherlands, Portugal and the United Kingdom are the leading destinations in Europe for "workations", according to a new study from Notta.ai.
"Workations" are a combination of work and vacation that have gained popularity as many professionals find remote work effective and prefer fully remote arrangements.
The research used data from Wifimap.io, Coworker.com, World Population Review and Numbeo to analyse key metrics, including Wi-Fi availability, coworking spaces, internet speeds, rental costs and the cost of food.
Portugal stands out for having the highest density of free Wi-Fi hotspots, with 1,935 hotspots available over approximately 259 million square metres.
However, it is Denmark, ranking sixth in the top ten in Europe, that offers the fastest Internet speeds.
The UK comes on top for its coworking infrastructure - 409 spaces for every approximately 25.9 billion square metres.
Montenegro has also emerged as an attractive destination due to its affordable living costs and reliable connectivity.
"The shift toward flexible work arrangements has created new possibilities for how and where we work," said Kiyoto Tamura, spokesperson and COO of Notta.ai.
"The most successful 'workation' destinations understand that today's professionals seek reliable connectivity alongside enriching experiences – something Europe delivers exceptionally well across its diverse countries."
What are the risks for European countries?
The change towards hybrid work after the COVID-19 pandemic has encouraged workers from various industries to embrace the flexibility of extending business trips, working during family vacations, or simply changing their environment to enhance creativity.
However, this trend bears the risk of contributing to overtourism in countries like Spain, which ranks ninth on the list.
Spain has been trying hard to balance the needs of local residents with the challenges posed by increasing visitor numbers, especially after high-profile anti-tourism protests.
Rents in this EU country have doubled in the last ten years due to the history of real estate speculation and the lack of new and completed affordable housing.
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in 40 cities across Spain on 5 April under the slogan "Let's end the housing business", marking a milestone as they were the first to be held simultaneously in several cities in the country, a decade after mass protests against evictions.
