The gateway to Catalonia, a quarter of an hour from the beaches and at the foot of the Pyrenees, Perpignan is a sunny and strategically placed holiday base. Between sea and mountains, it's an ideal spot for a varied workation, and the city has the cafés, third places and coworking spaces you need to fit in your work hours. Here are our addresses for working in peace in the morning before heading to Canet beach or exploring the Catalan hinterland.
Perpignan has a unique position for a workation: in under an hour, you go from the beaches of the Côte Vermeille to the first foothills of the Pyrenees. The city itself, human-sized and much more affordable than its coastal neighbours, is easy to explore on foot. If you want to mix remote work, sea and mountains without breaking the bank, it's a summer base worth the detour, far from the bustle of the big seaside resorts.
Work in the Morning, Enjoy the Sun in the Afternoon
In Perpignan, the sun is out almost all year round, and summer hits hard. Morning is therefore the right time to work: quiet cafés, wifi available and the heat still mild. You wrap up the essentials, then head off to the sea, the mountains or the Catalan old town once your laptop is closed. Schedule your demanding tasks early, it's the most efficient and coolest slot.
Our Cafés and Third Places for Working
For a studious morning, Salty Coffee is a lovely specialty coffee spot, friendly and affordable. Le Ptit Mailly plays the calm card, perfect for concentrating. Enough to cover every need, from a quick coffee to a quiet morning of work.
For Video Calls, Aim for a Coworking Space
When the day looks busy, a coworking space gives you the silence and power outlets you need. Coworking Coffee combines a café and a workspace, with big tables and a terrace, a handy option for a full day. Check access and day passes with the venue. The other addresses are in our guide where to work in Perpignan.
Perpignan in Summer: Play the Shade
The Catalan climate is hot and sunny: terraces in full sun quickly become unworkable in the afternoon. In the morning, make the most of the shade in the old town's lanes; during the hottest hours, retreat inside a café or a coworking space. For heatwave days, all our tips are in working in the cool.
Plan Your Workation
Find your spots on the Deskover map, schedule your slots and let your team know your hours. The complete workation guide is here: remote work on holiday this summer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I work remotely in Perpignan without booking?
In a laptop-friendly café like Salty Coffee or the quieter Le Ptit Mailly: best in the morning. Ideal for a few hours of work.
Is Perpignan a good workation base?
Yes: fifteen minutes from the beaches and at the foot of the Pyrenees, sunny and affordable. Perfect for alternating between sea, mountains and remote work.
Where can I take an important video call in Perpignan?
In a coworking space like Coworking Coffee, for the quiet and the power outlets, rather than in a café during peak season. Check day access with the venue.
