Ollolai: a city in Sardinia where remote workers are charged a rent of 1 euro

Since the pandemic COVID-19, remote work and the concept of digital nomads have become more common as it recognizes that there are workers who can perform their functions from anywhere in the world. That’s why they have included ratings of cities ideal for remote work and there are incentives to travel to smaller European cities to follow this destination.

Such is the case with Ollolai, a small town on the island of Sardinia with a population of 1,200. city ​​government project encourages the arrival of remote workers by offering a house at a symbolic price of 1 euro per month.

How did the project come about

The project was born from the idea of ​​Mayor Francesco Columbu, who initially developed a network with the United States, but later extended the tender to the whole world.

Last May, the proposal for this project caused a stir in the international media, bringing an incredible number of over a thousand applications from digital nomads.

“We welcome everyone with open arms. Naturally, thanks to the housing that we have,” the mayor explained.

Veronica Matta, President of Sa Mata and Project Director, noted that “nThey wrote to you from Peru, Mexico, South Africa, India.but also from many European countries. Naturally, we cannot satisfy everyone, but the truth is that we will try to understand the potential of this sector.”

Fine print and how to apply

There is an important fine print to apply for the program, to make it quite clear that the symbolic price of 1 euro perhaps ignores the most important thing: houses for rent are usually not used for several years, so they are in urgent need of refurbishment. which, of course, includes an increase in the cost of reconstruction in euros.

The Job from Ollolai application must be submitted from a website that advertises the benefits of a small Sardinian rural town in the header.

As for the requirements that must be met to apply, they are basic: first name, last name, country of origin and resume or profile on the social network LinkedIn.

Finally, you must indicate the date you want to start your stay and, in a few words, have a personal profile with your own characteristics, problems and what you are ready to offer to the residents of Ollontai so that their stay in the city is comfortable. beneficial to both parties.