Working during the holidays is less traumatic when it takes place at a mountain campsite in Barcelona. Workation is becoming more and more a term that many people use now that there is the possibility of teleworking.
Practicing workation in Berguedà is not that it has become a fad, it is that it is the perfect solution for all those who want to telework in the mountains or work remotely in Catalonia in an ideal environment.
In this article we are going to delve deeper into this concept in case you want to carry out a teleworking getaway so that you can enjoy nature without giving up your day-to-day responsibilities.
What is a workation and why are more and more people choosing it?
The term workation is born from the fusion of two English words, work, which means work and vacation, which means vacation. It is important not to confuse this term workation with what digital nomads do. This is because workation is a short or medium-term stay, between a week or a month, where the professional moves his “office” to a much more attractive place from which he fulfills his work obligations.
Basically, it is about taking a small vacation by enjoying a getaway to telework, but in a much more suitable place from which you can improve your mental health.
Teleworking offers the possibility of working from anywhere. Looking for a good workation accommodation allows the worker to escape from the four walls of the apartment that can end up causing stress. Thanks to this concept and the possibility of working from a resort, the worker does not run away from their work responsibilities, but does so through teleworking in the Catalan Pyrenees, improving their productivity in nature.
Why Berguedà is an ideal destination for a workation near Barcelona
El Berguedà is an ideal destination for a workation due to its proximity to Barcelona. It is located in a strategic location, just over an hour from Barcelona, but in the middle of nature. This offers many advantages, for example, finishing a meeting in Barcelona at three in the afternoon and being at five breathing fresh air carrying out a healthy routine in workation.
In addition, Berguedà stands out for its diversity of landscapes. In this region you can enjoy everything from the fields of Baix Berguedà to mountains in the Cadí-Moixeró Natural Park, so you will not be short of different locations.
Unlike other areas of the Catalan Pyrenees that are more crowded, Berguedà is the perfect retreat if you are looking for a more leisurely pace experience that favours concentration.
Advantages of teleworking in the mountains compared to doing it in the city
Teleworking from nature not only means working with mountain views, but also enjoying a privileged environment where absolute silence reigns. Here you won’t have to worry about the hustle and bustle of the city. Noise pollution in cities causes background noise that the brain must continuously filter to work and that is something that gets tiring.
Working surrounded by forest means that the only noise you will hear is the chiming of the water or the singing of birds. All this allows you to enjoy much more relaxed work and, therefore, longer times with total peace of mind.
When it comes to resting your eyes, it is much better to do it in natural spaces to concentrate. It’s impossible to compare a coffee break in an office to a 10-minute break relaxing your eyes looking out over the horizon. This is perfect, not only for reveling in the scenery, but also for getting away from the visual stress of being surrounded by screens.
To all these aspects we have to add the advantage of having better air quality when teleworking with clean air. In addition to being much more enjoyable, the increase in oxygenation serves to improve mental clarity by reducing headaches or stress.
What you need to make a comfortable and productive workation
It is not difficult to enjoy a comfortable and productive workation. In order to do this, it is important to recreate an ergonomic space that facilitates your work. The quiet environment is already provided by Berguedà.
To create an ergonomic space, you’ll need a wide table and a chair that’s comfortable. Although both may be rustic in design, especially when working from a bungalow, space and comfort are non-negotiable.
Once you have a good space to work surrounded by forest, you will only need your hardware and we recommend good lighting. Try to choose a plot that meets this last characteristic, since, for a productive getaway, in addition to a comfortable space for teleworking, it is a good idea to work with natural light.
Internet, spaces and services: keys to teleworking without worries
This is one of the most important aspects. To be able to work comfortably and safely, it is important to have a good internet connection. In accommodations like the one we offer you in Berguedà you will have no problem finding a good fibre optic. Thanks to this good connection, you can get the job done as efficiently as if you were at home or in the office.
For a person looking for remote work in the interior of Catalonia, having a good internet connection is almost as important as having water, so you should prioritize this aspect in your search for needs on productivity and nature.
How to organize your workation week
One of the keys to workation is to have good time discipline. Although you are in a privileged place to work, for the workation experience to be satisfactory you must be very respectful of the schedule. Good organization is key to achieving this, because if you work for 12 hours you will not be doing a workation, you will simply have changed places to work.
That’s why we recommend that you start working in the morning taking advantage of the silence of dawn. During this period of time it is good to carry out creative work in nature, especially those tasks that require more concentration or are more complicated for you.
At noon you can still be active, but you can take a 1-hour break to walk around, disconnect and relax in nature. This is one of the advantages of working in the middle of nature, that you can find inspiration in the mountains. In addition, physical movement in nature is perfect for reactivating metabolism.
Leave the afternoons to carry out meetings or administrative tasks. These tasks, although they can be somewhat heavy, you can always approach them thinking that once you close the computer the reward awaits you behind the door. In this way it will be much easier to face the day to day for a week practicing workation.
Plans after work: real disconnection in the middle of nature
The reward in workation comes after work. The Berguedà offers the best afterwork in the world, a wide variety of activities in which you can relax after a hard day’s work.
One of the interesting options is to go hiking. Take the opportunity to discover routes such as the Empedrats or the ascent to the Sanctuary of Queralt, they are really worth it.
If you are one of those who do not like to walk, do not worry, in Berguedà there are many villages where you can enjoy the local cuisine. When going to these places, we always recommend that you choose the most traditional businesses, as they work with local products and everything is much more natural.
Finally, another option is to simply sit under the centenary pines of the Natural Park and enjoy nature. You can practice relaxation, mindfulness exercises or simply observe the flora and fauna of the place in a unique and privileged environment.
Workation in a natural environment such as Berguedà has many advantages and, if you know how to manage it intelligently, it can help you to carry out teleworking without distractions in a privileged environment when working from the Pyrenees. Dare to try it and you will discover a different way of working.
