Barcelona triumphs: in the world's top 5 for combining work and vacation

BarcelonaIn a summer that is expected to be cold again record tourist arrivals, Barcelona manages to seduce them so that they not only come to spend their holidays, but also to stay and work remotely. The phenomenon, known as workation in English, is becoming popular in the Catalan capital, which is positioned as the fifth most popular city in the world to settle down to work remotely before or after sightseeing.

With a score of 87.5 out of 100, Barcelona not only occupies fifth place globally but is also positioned as the second most popular in Europe. The city is only behind Budapest, with 89.5 points, according to the annual barometer of the International Workplace Group (IWG), a multinational company specializing in renting offices with brands such as Spaces or Regus.

The most popular city in the world to do workation is Tokyo, with 91 points. The capital of Japan has surpassed Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the winner of the previous edition of the barometer, by one point. In third place is Budapest, followed by Seoul, Korea.

The Catalan capital attracts this type of professionals due to its Mediterranean climate that is giving no respite this August, with unprecedented temperatures that are increasing day after day. According to the Swiss company, dedicated to offering spaces for coworkingBarcelona's excellent digital connectivity, as well as its diverse cultural and economic offerings, also play a role. In recent years, Barcelona has positioned itself as the location of choice for many international firms to establish their technology headquarters or research and development (R&D) centers in fields such as pharmaceuticals, chips, and artificial intelligence.