Málaga: the tech hub that keeps on growing
If there's one city that has driven the transformation of the flexible office market in recent years, it's Málaga. The capital of the Costa del Sol has established itself as a business destination, despite facing constraints in terms of availability and housing. Nevertheless, the city benefits from the presence of several leading flex operators, driven by the arrival of national and international technology companies and the continued growth of the Málaga TechPark ecosystem.
- Tech ecosystem.
- Access to international talent.
- Excellent air connectivity with Europe.
- An environment that combines business and quality of life year-round.
- Mature and professionalised flexible market.
And when it comes to summer, few corporate destinations are as appealing. Many of the flexible spaces available in Málaga stand out for their proximity to the sea, with terraces and outdoor areas that enable working in a far more inspiring environment than traditional markets. This is a key differentiator for businesses looking to enhance employee experience or attract highly skilled talent. Here you can view a selection of flexible offices on the Costa del Sol.
Valencia: the Mediterranean alternative attracting businesses and talent
Valencia has spent several years positioning itself as one of the Mediterranean's major business hubs. Its combination of competitive costs, urban quality, entrepreneurial ecosystem and international connectivity has made it a particularly attractive location for start-ups, scale-ups and companies in expansion mode.
The flexible market is evolving in step. The city ranks amongst the country's leading coworking locations and maintains very high occupancy levels, with demand continuing to grow, driven by both national and international businesses.
The key factors behind Valencia's rise
- Increasingly consolidated innovation ecosystem.
- Operating costs lower than other European capitals.
- Ability to attract international talent.
- Growing presence of leading flexible operators.
Valencia also offers an advantage that's hard to match: the possibility of working just minutes from the beach, in modern buildings and spaces that incorporate terraces, communal areas and services focused on user wellbeing. It's no coincidence that many organisations are using these spaces for temporary projects, distributed teams or new regional operations. Some of our flexible spaces in Valencia.
Seville: flexibility for a leading business ecosystem in southern Spain
The city combines a diversified and established business fabric with steady demand for property solutions adapted to new ways of working. Sectors such as technology, engineering, aerospace and professional services maintain the presence of flexible spaces in strategic locations including Nervión, Cartuja and the city centre.
The climate, cultural offering and more accessible cost of living facilitate talent attraction and retention, making coworking spaces in Seville an appealing option for remote teams or companies that prioritise employee wellbeing. Visit the offices available in Seville.
What advantages does Seville offer?
- More competitive costs than major markets.
- Established corporate locations.
- Access to university-educated and specialised talent.
- Excellent connectivity with the rest of Andalusia.
Flexible spaces: the best way to explore new markets
One of the main advantages of coworking and flexible offices is that they enable businesses to test new locations without assuming long-term commitments. Opening a temporary office, getting closer to new clients, launching a regional project or creating a hub for remote teams becomes far simpler when the space is already operational from day one.
Málaga, Valencia and Seville represent precisely this new generation of markets: cities with strong business growth, high capacity for talent attraction and a quality of life that makes them particularly appealing destinations during the summer months.
Discover your next flexible space
If you're considering new locations for your business, this summer could be the perfect time to explore alternatives beyond traditional markets. At JLL you'll find an extensive selection of flexible spaces and coworking in Málaga, Seville and Valencia, including options with terraces, outdoor areas and strategic locations near the sea or main business districts.
About the article
This article has been prepared based on analysis of property market trends, combining sector sources, public statistics and JLL Research's own data.
Our Expert
Paula Weyler Rasquin
Senior Flex Office Consultant – JLL
Paula Weyler has extensive experience in the property sector, specialising in flexible offices and corporate occupancy strategies. As Senior Flex Office Consultant at JLL, she advises businesses, landlords and operators in the search for innovative workspace solutions, bringing deep knowledge of the flex market and the new trends that are transforming the way we work. Her career combines experience in property consultancy, transaction negotiation and portfolio optimisation, always with a focus on innovation, flexibility and value creation for her clients. She holds a Law degree from the University of Salamanca and a Master's in Real Estate, Urban Planning, Environment and Smart Cities.
Email: Paula.Weyler@jll.com
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