Workation in Spain

While the workday still started at 7 a.m., the surroundings were entirely different. Enjoying the first coffee amidst palm trees and taking lunch breaks by the beach replaced the usual office routine. This setting allowed for a unique blend of vacation ambiance and professional responsibilities. Such an arrangement is a privilege that Visplay actively supports and encourages.

The beautiful environment added ease and motivation to daily tasks. Evenings and weekends provided ample opportunity for exploration and new experiences. Excursions included visits to Valencia and Altea, with numerous intriguing beaches along the coast. That’s why it’s also worth including a few vacation days in your stay to have more time to enjoy the location. This approach created a healthy balance between work commitments and personal relaxation.

Our internal culture and digital infrastructure made this workation possible. A foundation of trust, structured team communication, and reliable tools ensured smooth collaboration across distances. Meetings continued seamlessly online, and coordination with colleagues remained consistent. Only a widespread power outage in Spain posed a temporary challenge. This experience demonstrated the importance of reliable technical setups for remote work.

Despite the positive aspects, working from abroad comes with its own set of challenges. Even in sunny Spain, work comes first. Tasks had to be completed reliably and without compromises, and meetings had to be attended. Even in sunshine and warm temperatures, this sometimes meant a long workday. And while virtual collaboration worked well, some of the informal moments of office life were missed: quick chats between meetings or spontaneous conversations in the hallway that are difficult to replicate digitally.

If the tasks allow it, it’s worthwhile to relocate your workplace for a certain period. A workation offers not only a change of scenery but also the chance to question routines and gather inspiration. For me, it was exciting to view my work habits from a different perspective. In Spain, I used my free time much more consciously to really switch off. I want to integrate this awareness more strongly into my everyday life in Germany as well. Slowing down in certain moments and using leisure time better creates more satisfaction and balance, which then carries over into the workday. Managers should therefore promote such models more strongly to give employees more space for a balanced balance between work and free time.