You came to Spain for the lifestyle. Maybe you’re lucky enough to work from anywhere — to enjoy the freedom of remote work in Spain.
So where is that… really?
Working From Home
Maybe you’ve claimed the kitchen table — spreading your laptop and papers between meals, stacking everything into a teetering pile when it’s time to eat. Maybe you’ve given up and now eat in front of the TV so you don’t disturb the thing you’re working on.
Or perhaps you’ve tucked yourself into the spare room, wedged between a bed and a tiny desk. Papers spread across the duvet like an improvised extension. It all works “fine” — until guests arrive.
You don’t like to admit it, but you almost resent them for taking over your “office”.
This isn’t what you imagined.
You came here for the lifestyle… yet you find yourself indoors, alone, because it’s easier than deciding where to go.
Working from the local cafe
So you try the café shuffle. A table barely big enough for your laptop.
You settle into a rhythm — then:
“¿Para beber?”
Coffee, of course.
You think the interruption is fine [spoiler alert: interruptions normally have a “cost” or impact to your focus] Just as you’re getting back into the flow, your drink arrives.
A pause, a clatter, a reshuffling of the tiny space.
Then the menu appears.
You don’t really want anything, but you order so you can stay.
You’re not eating because you’re hungry.
You’re eating so you aren’t alone.
Around you: workers grabbing a quick tapa, a family on an off-season trip, two white-haired ladies happily gossiping over lunch. I doubt any of these are “your tribe”.
The waitress smiles. Maybe she knows you by now — the one who stretches a single drink into hours.
You’re out in the world.
And yet… something’s missing.
Sun.
Sea.
But no community.
The Beauty & Challenge of Working From Anywhere
Spain is an incredible place to live. We love the climate, food, people, culture of this area within Almeria.
But the romantic idea of “remote work by the beach” often becomes something else:
- Days spent alone
- No separation between home and work
- Distraction (or too much comfort)
- No one to bounce ideas off
- No reason to get out of the house
This isn’t failure.
It’s simply reality.
Humans are social
Work, even when independent, is better with others nearby – even quietly, even in our own worlds.
What Remote Workers Actually Need
Most of us don’t need much:
- A comfortable desk
- Fast internet
- Somewhere to take calls
- Focus
- A reason to leave the house
- A sense of belonging
It’s not about a fancy office [spoiler alert – we like good coffee]
It’s about having a place that supports the life you came here to live.
There’s Another Way
Imagine:
- You walk in, put your laptop down, and your day begins
- You’re surrounded by focused people — calm, productive
- You pause for a conversation, a tip, a laugh
- You share recommendations for food, hikes, events
- You belong
Coworking isn’t only about desks —
it’s about community.
A place where you feel connected, even while working independently.
Where you can meet others who came to Spain for the same reasons you did.
Where “living abroad” becomes more than living alone in a beautiful place.
Welcome to DeskSpace Coworking, Mojácar
DeskSpace exists because so many of us share this story. We wanted:
- A place to work well
- People to connect with
- A gentle rhythm to the day
- A blend of productivity + lifestyle
So we created it.
Whether you’re a freelancer, remote worker, business owner, or exploring a new chapter in Spain, DeskSpace gives you:
- Strong, reliable internet
- A peaceful work environment
- Meeting space
- Community meet-ups
- Coffee & conversation
- People just like you
You don’t need to choose between “sun + sea” and “focus + connection”.
You can have both.
Ready to Find Your Community in Mojácar?
Try a day. See how it feels.
Come work with us. Meet people. Find your rhythm.
You came to Spain for the lifestyle — now build the community that supports it. We’ve put together a guide for remote workers in our coworking guide to Mojacar.
Learn more or book your desk at: https://deskspace.es
(We’d love to say hola.)