Just like a local

A 7-Day Workation in an Italian Village

Work remotely in Italy: Spend seven days in a small Italian town where productive workdays meet authentic local experiences, meaningful connections and a slower rhythm of life.

A Different Measure of Productivity

Working remotely gives you the freedom to choose where you work. A Remote Living Week helps you choose how you want to live.

Instead of simply relocating your office, you’ll spend a week immersed in the rhythm of rural Italy, where focused work, nature, local culture and meaningful human connections become part of everyday life.

At Igea, we believe productivity isn’t measured by the number of hours you spend online. It’s measured by the quality of your focus, the clarity of your ideas and the balance you create between work and life.

A Remote Living Week isn’t designed to help you work less.

It’s designed to help you work better—while remembering to truly live.

We believe freedom feels better when it's shared. We create experiences where remote workers can work independently, connect meaningfully and become part of the place they are living in.

Activities

Designed Around Your Daily Rhythm

Instead of adapting your life to work, we create an environment where work naturally fits into a balanced lifestyle.

Life Beyond the Screen

When the laptop closes, the experience begins.

Walk through vineyards, cycle quiet country roads, enjoy long outdoor lunches and discover the simple pleasure of being fully present.

A Community, Not a Group

Meet people who share a similar lifestyle and values.

Conversations happen naturally over breakfast, during a walk or around a shared dinner table, creating genuine connections rather than networking events.

Purposeful Work

Work remains part of your day—but not all of it.

Reliable Wi-Fi, comfortable workspaces and dedicated focus hours allow you to stay productive while leaving room for everything else that makes life meaningful.

Live Like a Temporary Local

Go beyond sightseeing and experience everyday Italy. Stay in a small italian town, enjoy seasonal food, meet local producers and discover the traditions that make each destination unique.

Don’t just visit Italy—live it.

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A Different Way of Living Works for Different People

Who Is This Experience For?

Why Work from Italy?

For centuries, people have come to Italy to create, to think, to learn and to be inspired. Artists found light in its landscapes. Writers found stories in its villages. Architects and thinkers found new ways of seeing the world.

Perhaps it is something in the way life happens here: the long lunches, the conversations in the piazza, the changing light over the hills, the beauty of things made slowly and with care.

Imagine bringing that into your working life.

Closing your laptop after a morning of focused work and finding yourself surrounded by a landscape that invites you to pause. Walking through a village instead of commuting through traffic. Sharing a table with people you’ve just met. Letting your mind wander somewhere new.

Because sometimes, changing where you work can change what you see, what you think—and what you create.

What you'll find

Remote Living Weeks take you away from the usual places to work and travel.

No crowded cities. No anonymous coworking spaces. Instead, we choose small Italian villages where work, nature and community naturally coexist.

Every destination is carefully selected for its:

  • Reliable connectivity — so you can work without compromise.
  • Natural surroundings — space to breathe, walk and recharge.
  • Walkable local life — cafés, shops and everyday life close by.
  • Authentic culture — places with a strong sense of identity and community.
  • Outdoor opportunities — trails, cycling, nature and experiences just beyond your door.

A Few Things Worth Knowing

Frequently Asked Questions

A Remote Living Week is a seven-day workation in Italy designed for people who work remotely. It combines reliable workspaces, high-speed Wi-Fi and productive work hours with authentic local experiences, nature and a slower rhythm of life. Unlike a traditional vacation, you don’t stop working—you simply experience a healthier way of working and living.

Yes. Every Igea Approved location offers reliable high-speed Wi-Fi, comfortable workspaces and a peaceful environment designed for remote work. Whether you have meetings, deadlines or full working days, you’ll have everything you need to stay productive.

Absolutely. Our experiences are designed for digital nomads, freelancers, entrepreneurs, remote employees and anyone who has the flexibility to work from anywhere. We also welcome location-independent families and small teams looking for a meaningful workation in Italy.

A traditional workation simply changes your location.

A Remote Living Experience changes your rhythm.

We combine focused work with authentic local life, outdoor activities, meaningful connections and carefully selected countryside accommodations. The goal isn’t just to work from Italy—it’s to experience Italy while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Every accommodation, workspace and experience is personally tested by our team before becoming part of Igea.

We’re remote workers ourselves, so we know what truly matters: reliable internet, comfortable workspaces, authentic hospitality, local food and an environment that supports both productivity and wellbeing.

If we wouldn’t choose it ourselves, it won’t become Igea Approved.

No. Our experiences are intentionally flexible. Join guided activities, explore independently or simply enjoy quiet time in nature. The week is designed to adapt to your work schedule and personal preferences.

Our experiences are hosted in carefully selected countryside locations across Italy, away from crowded tourist destinations. Every location is chosen for its natural surroundings, authentic local culture, reliable connectivity and quality of life.

The Italian countryside offers something many remote workers are looking for: fewer distractions, beautiful natural surroundings and a slower pace of life. It’s the ideal setting to improve focus, recharge your energy and experience authentic Italian culture beyond the usual tourist destinations.

Absolutely. Many of our guests travel alone. Our experiences are designed to encourage meaningful connections while respecting everyone’s need for personal space and independent work.

Continue Your Journey

Every journey begins with a different need.

Whether you’re looking for a short pause, a week of remote living or a fully personalized adventure, there’s an Igea experience designed around your lifestyle.

Weekend Reset

A short break to reconnect.

Three days in the Italian countryside to step away from routine, slow down and rediscover the value of presence. Perfect if you’re looking for a meaningful weekend without taking a long break from work.

Remote Living Journey

Your office. Your rhythm. Your Italy.

Looking for something longer than a week?

We’ll design a fully personalized Remote Living Experience around your work schedule, interests and lifestyle.