Palermo emerges as Italy's digital nomad capital
Palermo in Sicily has won the title of Italy's capital for "digital nomads," meaning remote workers and startup creators. "Corriere della Sera" reports that the city has recently attracted roughly a thousand residents from countries such as the USA and Germany.
Italians note that people working remotely choose Palermo as a place to live and work due to its favourable climate, low rental prices and living costs, and rich culture.
"Corriere della Sera" cites data indicating the growing popularity of this city among new technology specialists and startups. Last year, the number of new startups registered in Palermo increased by 3.7% compared to the previous year, while in other regions of Italy, the trend was downward. In October, a meeting of creators from 22 countries took place in Palermo.
Additionally, the number of new jobs increased there by 7% year-over-year, which is almost four times the national average. A network of young entrepreneurs is also forming in Palermo.
On the international stage, Palermo is ranked 22nd in the ranking of the most attractive cities for remote workers, which marks a significant leap upward.
southern Italy is gaining
According to "Corriere della Sera," this is a clear example that the south of Italy, traditionally considered less developed, is progressing more dynamically than other areas of the country. The newspaper acknowledges that even if this phenomenon is niche, it is encouraging.
Young entrepreneur Francesco Cracolici emphasises that there is a "Silicon Valley effect" occurring in Palermo, attracting businesses and workers through innovation.
