Portugal keeps climbing the wish-list for remote workers thanks to 300-plus days of sun, a fast-growing tech scene, especially in the Algarve.
Meet Amanda — Management consultant, Yin-Yoga teacher & Happy
POMAR Coliving: Hi Amanda! Tell us a bit about yourself.
Amanda: I’m Amanda from Sweden. I spent the entire month of February living and working at POMAR Coliving in the Algarve.POMAR: What do you do for a living?
Amanda: I’m a management consultant. My mission is to help businesses design better experiences for their customers and employees—everything from journey mapping to service-design sprints.POMAR: And you also teach yoga, right?
Amanda: Yes! I focus on yin yoga, the slow, meditative side of the practice. It’s all about deep stretches and mindful breathing to release tension and stress, an invaluable reset button for anyone juggling deadlines.
Why breathwork matters for remote workers
“Breath is a free, always-on tool. Three conscious inhales can switch you from fight-or-flight to creative flow.” — Amanda
Whether you’re closing a client deal or sprinting on a start-up MVP, quick breathing drills can cut cortisol, sharpen focus and keep burnout at bay. Try Amanda’s 4-7-8 cycle between Zoom calls!
A month in the sun: Work-life balance at POMAR
POMAR: What stood out during your stay?
Amanda: The light! February delivered blue-sky beach walks every day. I’d ship a project milestone in the morning, lunch outside between calls, then join sunset yin yoga on the terrace. The calendar of community events, hikes, shared dinners, founders’ brainstorms made it easy to plug in without FOMO.POMAR: How would you describe the community vibe?
Amanda: Diverse and open-minded. I swapped ideas with SaaS founders, blockchain devs, UX writers—even a surf photographer. Pomar isn’t just rooms; it’s an ecosystem where different skill sets cross-pollinate.
Amanda’s top tips for future Colivers in Portugal
- Any month is a good month. Winter sun is real in southern Portugal.
- Time-block your day. Sprint on deep work early, then explore beaches or cafés when your brain needs a dopamine reset.
- Book a yin-yoga class. Five minutes of breathwork can rescue a 12-hour code push.
Why POMAR Coliving hits the sweet spot for remote workers
- Plug-and-play coworking: ergonomic desks, 1000 Mbps fiber, standing options.
- Built-in wellness: daily workout & weekly surf meet-ups.
- Community for creators: regular mastermind circles and demo nights.
- Algarve lifestyle: Rural, Authentics, low cost of living + 300 sunny days a year.
Ready to test-drive the Algarve remote-work dream? Check availability for next month at Pomar Coliving and join a global crew of entrepreneurs, freelancers.
