A Life-Changing Decision 🔄✈️
I was cold. ❄️ It was supposed to be summer in London, but instead, the sky was grey, the air was damp, and I was shivering. I hate the cold. I could never get used to the idea of wearing a jacket in July. After a decade of this, I had enough.
I wanted warmth. 🔥 I needed the sun on my skin. I wanted to step outside in just a T-shirt, sit on the grass, and soak in the rays—something I could never do in London.
But where could I go? 🤔
Finding the Perfect Place 🗺️🌞🏝️
As any modern traveler does, I turned to Google Maps. My criteria were simple:
✅ Warm even in winter ❄️➡️☀️
✅ Close to London & Europe ✈️
✅ Coastal city 🌊🏖️
✅ Affordable 💰
🔍 Zooming in, Southern Spain stood out. Names like Costa Blanca & Costa Brava sounded exotic and inviting. My search led me to Malaga, Valencia, and Alicante.
📺 Next, I turned to YouTube. Malaga looked great, Valencia had a cool modern vibe, but then I saw a New Year’s Day video of people in Alicante, walking along the beach in T-shirts.
That was it. 🎯 Alicante was the one.
Freedom to Work from Anywhere 🏡💻🌍
A major reason I could make this move was that I had already transitioned TechMeetups online using my platform WorkflowControlCenter.com.
✅ My team could now work remotely from anywhere in the world 🌍
✅ We could still deliver top-quality service to our clients 💼
✅ I had the flexibility to live where I wanted 🙌
With this freedom, I packed my bags and moved. And let me tell you—Alicante was the best decision I ever made.
10 Reasons Why Alicante is a Digital Nomad’s Paradise 🌴💻🌞
1. 330 Days of Sunshine ☀️😎
Alicante has over 330 days of sunshine a year! Even in winter, it rarely drops below 15°C. It’s scientifically proven that sunlight boosts your mood, and here, you get it all year round.
2. Stunning Beaches & Mediterranean Sea 🌊🏖️
Golden sands, crystal-clear waters, and a vibrant beach culture. Whether you enjoy:
🏐 Beach volleyball
🧘♀️ Yoga by the sea
🏄♂️ Surfing or paddleboarding
There’s always something happening on the beaches of Playa del Postiguet and San Juan.
3. Low Cost of Living 💰🏡
💡 Fun fact: I now rent a castle-view apartment for the price of a single room in London!
The cost of living here is about 1/4th of what it was in London:
🍽️ Eating out: €10-€15 per meal
🍻 Beer + tapas: €2-€3
🏡 Rent: €600-€900 for a beautiful apartment
4. Super-Fast Transport 🚆✈️
🚄 AVE high-speed train connects Alicante to Madrid & Barcelona in just a few hours.
🚌 Affordable buses & trams make getting around cheap & easy.
✈️ Alicante Airport offers direct flights to most of Europe.
5. Fresh, Healthy Food 🍊🥩🐟
I buy my groceries from Mercado Central, a 100-year-old market with:
🥩 Fresh local meats
🐟 Seafood straight from the Mediterranean
🍊 Organic fruits & veggies
Eating clean has never been easier.
6. Fitness & Outdoor Lifestyle 🏋️♂️🌳
I’ve built a healthier lifestyle here:
💪 Strength training 3x per week at the Cosmopolitan Gym & Spa
🏐 Beach volleyball every Saturday
🚶♂️ Walks along the Santa Bárbara Castle or the seafront promenade
7. You Don’t Need a Car 🚲🛴
I’ve built a healthier lifestyle here:
💪 Strength training 3x per week at the Cosmopolitan Gym & Spa
🏐 Beach volleyball every Saturday
🚶♂️ Walks along the Santa Bárbara Castle or the seafront promenade
8. Friendly Locals & Huge Expat Community 🤝🌍
People here are warm, welcoming, and always up for a chat. There’s also a thriving expat scene with:
🇬🇧 Brits
🇩🇪 Germans
🇳🇱 Dutch
🇫🇷 French
I even built my own expat community, Alicante Activities, where we do:
🏐 Volleyball
🗣️ Language exchange
⛰️ Hiking & day trips
9. Modern Infrastructure & Remote Work Perks 💻📡
✅ Fast & reliable internet (fiber-optic connections available)
✅ Great healthcare system (free & private options)
✅ Coworking spaces & cafes designed for digital nomads
10. Work-Life Balance Like Nowhere Else ⏳🌅
Alicante isn’t just a place to work—it’s a place to live. I have more free time, more social activities, and a stress-free lifestyle compared to London.
Final Thoughts: The Best Decision I Ever Made 🤩🏡🌍
Five years in, and I can say with confidence:
✅ I live in a dream location
✅ I pay a fraction of what I did in London
✅ I’ve built a thriving community
✅ I work remotely while enjoying life
Moving to Alicante changed my life—and I only wish I had done it sooner.
So, when will you be coming? 😉✈️