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At a glance
Monthly cost breakdown
Short-let nomad pricing (1-3 months, furnished)
Who thrives here
Ibiza
Ideal for
- Sun-and-sea people who don't want to give up city life
- Social nomads who want dinners and nights out on tap
- Nomads earning well who want proper city infrastructure
- Designers, creatives, and people who read magazines about cities
Probably skip if
- Nomads who prefer chain-hotel predictability
- People who want everything in fluent English
Canggu
Ideal for
- Surfers who want to paddle out before work
- Extroverted nomads - the community is huge and constant
- Founders in a build-in-public phase who thrive on cafés + cowork
- Anyone who wants sun, gym, açaí and beach clubs all in walking scooter distance
Probably skip if
- Peace-seekers - traffic and construction are relentless
- Culture-first travelers - Canggu is a global nomad bubble
- People who dislike scooters - you basically need one
Weather
Ibiza
Best months
Average around 22°C. Best months: May, Jun, Sep.
Canggu
Best months
Tropical. Dry season May-Sep is glorious. Wet season Nov-Mar.
Vibe
Ibiza
Not just superclubs - a Balearic island with pine forests, coves and a weird sacred energy in the off-season.
Canggu
Bali's nomad epicentre: coworkings between rice paddies, longboarders at every break and a warung on every corner.
Neighborhoods to live in
Ibiza
Ibiza Town
The old fortress town - restaurants, boutique hotels, the port.
Santa Gertrudis
Inland village turned foodie hub - quieter, greener, still expensive.
Cala Vadella
One of the calmer west-coast coves for actual living, not clubbing.
Figueretes
A beachfront neighborhood next to Ibiza Town, with a walkable promenade and a practical mix of apartments and restaurants.
Sant Jordi de ses Salines
A village near the airport with a local square and everyday services, conveniently placed for the island’s southern beaches.
Canggu
Berawa
Beach clubs, coworking (Dojo), the newest cafés. Center of the scene.
Pererenan
Quieter, rice-field vibe, faster-growing. Where people move when Berawa gets too much.
Batu Bolong
Original nomad Canggu - surf break, Old Man's bar, tighter but iconic.
Padang Linjong
An inland Canggu pocket with villas, cafés and access toward the Echo Beach area.
Babakan
A village area farther inland, where residential lanes and remaining rice fields feel removed from the beach traffic.
Pros & cons
Ibiza
Pros
- Warm most of the year, ocean walking distance
- Real nightlife - every night, not just weekends
- Direct flights to most global hubs
- English is fine in the main nomad neighborhoods
Cons
- Not cheap - short-let rents in the main neighborhoods have risen fast
- Bureaucracy for long stays can be slow
- Real estate turnover is quick - good apartments go in days
Canggu
Pros
- Ultra-cheap living
- Huge nomad scene
- World-class surf
- Year-round warmth
Cons
- Traffic chaos
- Rainy season floods
- Wi-Fi can wobble
Visa & residency
Ibiza
EU citizens: unlimited. Others: 90/180 Schengen; Spain's digital-nomad visa launched in 2023 for stays over 90 days.
Canggu
B211A visa or new E33G Remote Worker Visa (up to 1 year).
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