A Different Kind of Productivity
When you think of Greece, what comes to mind? Probably whitewashed houses in Mykonos, sunsets in Santorini, or the buzz of Athens’ rooftops. But our recent collaboration with WORKFROMGREECE.GR took us somewhere very different—somewhere few digital nomads have ever worked from before.
This past month, Tursi Digital Nomads brought an international group of remote professionals to the small village of Raftis in the Peloponnese, a region that feels like the soul of Greece: untouched, authentic, and full of stories. Together with WORKFROMGREECE.GR, we wanted to redefine what “working from Greece” really means—and show that connection, creativity, and community can thrive in the most unexpected corners of the country.
A Hidden Gem with an Open Heart
Mountainous Arcadia doesn’t shout for attention—but once you arrive, it quietly takes your breath away. Stone villages climb up the hillsides, olive trees stretch endlessly to the horizon, and locals greet you with a warm “Kalimera” as if you’ve always belonged there.
Our home for the month was a stone-built resort in Raftis village, transformed into a cozy coliving and coworking space. It wasn’t luxury in the conventional sense, but it had something much rarer: authenticity. Within a short walk, you could stumble upon a family-run restaurant that doubled as a café and mini market, where the owner insisted you try her meatballs “on the house.” In another corner of the square, an 80-year-old man raised his glass and taught us the proper way to say “cheers” in Greek—“Yamas!”
It was simple, unpolished, and absolutely perfect.
Local Life, Real Connections
Community has always been at the heart of Tursi Digital Nomads, but here it pulsed even stronger. During our “Meet the Locals” event, we gathered around the table with local authorities—business owners, the mayor, and members of the municipality—for an open and honest discussion about the challenges and strengths of Mountainous Arcadia. Everyone spoke from the heart, sharing ideas, hopes, and realities that made us appreciate the effort they put to make their town compatible to the modern needs.
Fellow nomads became friends faster than usual—maybe because the setting invited honesty, maybe because the quietness left room for real conversation.
Every moment felt grounded, as we were participating in something living and local.
From Coworking to Connection
Of course, the real magic unfolded after work hours. The curated experiences we organized, created moments designed to weave culture, nature, and community into our days.
We learned to make traditional pita from scratch & chicken with local pasta (and made a delicious mess in the process), during a cooking workshop in a family kitchen.
We spent an afternoon at a local winery during harvest season, learning about the traditions of Arcadian winemaking and sharing an aperitivo right beside the vineyards as the sun dipped behind the hills.
On the weekend we went rafting and hiking along the Lousios River, where Zeus was bathed as a baby, according to mythology tales, surrounded by emerald forests and the echo of running water—one of those days that make you forget screens exist altogether.
And then there was our visit to Arcadiani, a multifunctional farm where we cooked, laughed, and baked traditional “wedding bread” under the gentle guidance of the most wonderful yiayia (grandma) you could ever meet. Her patience and warmth reminded us that some recipes carry more than flavor—they carry memory.
These weren’t activities to tick off a list. They were stories in motion, openings into another way of living.
Rethinking What “Working From Greece” Can Be
By bringing digital nomads to places like Mountainous Arcadia, we’re helping local economies stay alive and challenging the idea that remote work belongs only in coastal hotspots.
This is where the real value of remote work shows up: not just in flexibility, but in contribution. By choosing under-the-radar destinations, nomads bring energy, ideas, and income to places that don’t often see international visitors. And in return, they gain something harder to find elsewhere — perspective, calm, and human connection.
Many participants called it one of their most grounding experiences as digital nomads. Not because of the Wi-Fi speed (though, happily, it was great), but because they felt seen, welcomed, and woven into the fabric of local life.
Why It Mattered
This collaboration with WORKFROMGREECE.GR showed
that remote work in Greece can go far beyond the usual postcard scenes.
Projects like this connect two worlds — global professionals looking for
purpose, and local communities ready to welcome new energy and ideas.
By the end of the month, during our farewell
BBQ at the coliving space, it was clear that something special had happened.
The conversations, shared meals, and laughter around that long wooden table
turned colleagues into friends and visitors into neighbors.
Because in the heart of the Peloponnese, we
found a reason to stay connected — to Greece, to each other, and to what
working remotely can truly mean.
