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Galicia · Spain

Anceu Coliving

11–28 people · 11 private rooms

Forest Pool

Swimming pool nestled next to the forest where guests work poolside, relax, and enjoy the natural surroundings during good weather.

Village Integration

Authentic rural village immersion with local community integration, fresh seafood deliveries, organic eggs from neighbors, and rural development initiatives.

Dog Community

Explicitly dog-celebrating culture that goes beyond tolerance, working with nervous rescue dogs and creating an environment where dogs thrive and feel safe.

Nature Immersion

Immediate access to forest, rivers, waterfalls, and hiking trails with mountains nearby and Atlantic Ocean 30 minutes away for surfing and beach activities.

10/10 Excellent
Based on 20 reviews

Ratings are AI-generated only from recent and detailed reviews.

Rooms

Private room

Double bed
Up to 2 guests
Private bathroom

Luxury room

Apartment
Up to 4 guests
Private bathroom

Availability

About Anceu Coliving

Anceu Coliving is a rural coliving and coworking space in Galicia, Spain focused on revitalizing Anceu village through community, nature, and local impact. Under the slogan "Think globally, act locally, revive rural," it provides a platform for remote workers to live in nature while contributing to rural revitalization through technology, arts, and creativity.

Origin story

Agustin founded Anceu Coliving after learning about Galician villages becoming abandoned and empty. He envisioned creating a rural coliving space as an economic engine to rebuild and reconstruct a village. After months of searching, he found a 3000 square meter rebuilt village in Anceu and negotiated with the owner. The project began in February 2020, but COVID delayed the opening. Using this time to prepare, he organized a soft launch in July 2020 with a contest inviting over 40 people from around the globe to test the space. After receiving feedback and making improvements, Anceu officially opened on August 1st, 2020.

Community philosophy

Anceu operates on three core principles:

  • Powered by Inspiration - building a home of talent where everyone learns from each other, shares knowledge, and helps each other grow

  • Balanced by Nature - living together in calmness and harmony, recognizing that almost nothing in life is urgent, which helps evolution while keeping life flexible

  • Based on Imperfection - embracing that they aren't perfect but do what they can with what they have, always working to improve themselves. The community believes in cooperation over competition, building long-term alliances with other colivings and creative hubs throughout Europe to help other rural areas and inspire people to create similar initiatives.

Hosts

Work

Spaces

Main workspace
Silent coworking areas for focused work with 1 Gbps fiber internet
Call spaces
Two dedicated call rooms available for private meetings or calls
Alternative workspaces
Call-friendly coworking space with sound insulation, Cafe, Dining room, and Chill House available for work

Equipment

Ergonomic chairs
Standing desks
Monitors
Coffee & tea
24/7 complimentary access to tea, coffee, and bread

Internet

Fiber
1000 Mbps
1000 Mbps fiber optic internet connection

Meals

Daily breakfastEvery day
Included
Tea, coffee, and bread available 24/7 for breakfast
Family dinnersMonday to friday
Communal family dinners cooked in teams, optional participation

Groceries

Local shops carry healthy products. The coliving is located in a rural area with limited nearby grocery options.

Nearby vendors

Supermarket (10min drive)
Supermarket located 10 minutes away from the coliving by car

Organized trips & deliveries

Grocery deliveries
Weekly online grocery orders available covering both personal items and ingredients for communal dinners

Activities

Location

Lugar Ramis 8, Anceu, 36829, Ponte Caldelas, Pontevedra, Spain

Anceu Coliving is nestled in the beautiful Galician countryside, offering breathtaking views of natural surroundings. The region is well known for its wet climate and green landscapes, featuring forest trails and wild surroundings that provide an astonishing connection with nature.

The area includes rivers, forests, and local ecosystems that the coliving actively works to protect through biodiversity initiatives. Colivers have access to stunning natural surroundings with hiking trails and outdoor activities right at their doorstep, making it an ideal location for those seeking to immerse themselves in nature while working remotely.

Getting Around

Not walkable
Hiking trails at doorstep, but supermarket requires 10-minute drive; online groceries provided weekly
Reviews: Guests consistently highlight the immediate access to beautiful forest, river, and hiking trails within walking distance. The remote rural location is praised for its natural surroundings and peaceful atmosphere, though daily necessities require transportation.
Personal car
Guests can bring their own car or rent one. Free parking available on-site.
Destinations: Supermarket (10 min), Ponte Caldelas town, Pontevedra city, beaches, local cultural venues like Sol-Fa-Mi Association and Albergue Jamarte, creative spaces in the area
Reviews: Guests note that having a car is helpful for accessing nearby villages, though many mention that fellow colivers regularly drive to town and offer rides to those without vehicles. The sea is approximately 30 minutes away by car.
Free parking
Free parking available for guests with cars

Getting There

How to get to Anceu Coliving from the nearest transportation hubs:

Vigo Airport

Santiago de Compostela Airport

Porto Airport

Vigo Train Station

Vigo Bus Station

Pontevedra Station

Own Car

Policies

Stay restrictions

15 nights minimum
60 nights maximum

Guest restrictions

Children not allowed

We love kids! But unfortunately, because of the work environment and the configuration of the common areas, we believe that Anceu is not very well suited for children. We recommend family-friendly accommodations nearby if traveling with kids.

Pets welcome

Dogs are welcome at Anceu - we call it 'dogmunity' living. Your pet becomes part of our daily rhythm. Dogs must be well-behaved and up to date on vaccinations. During the first week, organized doggy walks help create a pack. Dogs are not allowed on sofas in the cafe (dog beds provided), must be out of the cafeteria at family dinner time, and cannot play in the cafeteria to promote a calm space. See the complete dog-friendly manifesto.

Payment & cancellation policy

Booking

Prepayment (15 nights)

First 15 nights due at booking after request review

No refund

Bookings are not refundable. In case of emergency, contact for a solution that benefits both sides.

Check-in
Check-out

Payment (full)

Remaining balance paid at end of stay (or monthly if stay is more than 1 month)

Frequently Asked Questions

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