Our experiences help you stay productive and live a balanced life closer to nature. It is where people from across the world gather, share ideas, and create lifelong connections and memories.
sleep
private rooms fromshared bathroom from €890/two‑weeks €1380/month
dormitory beds fromtwin room from €590/two‑weeks €900/month
We offer rustic and well-equipped rural homes with private rooms for you to smoothly move-into and comfortably live in during your stay with Rooral.
All homes are part of the village and are 3 mins away walking from the coworking, nature and other facilities like the gym, restaurants or grocery shops. Welcome to pueblo life!
Not coliving as accommodations are dispersed, but community-oriented retreats with coworking. [–Ed.]
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I’m back in my hometown after spending two months in Benarrabá, a small village in the hills behind Málaga.
I went there with ROORAL, a coliving community that brings people to rural Spain to live and work alongside each other for a season.
And It changed what the word "community" means to me.
We throw that word around like it costs nothing. A company has "the community." A creator calls their 50,000 followers "my community," and not one of those people has ever spoken to another.
Real community is smaller and harder. A few people building honest relationships to reach something they can't reach alone.
We're walking into years of cheap AI content and chat that feels human but isn't. The more of that we get, the more it's worth sitting in a room with actual people. Especially people walking the same road you are.
Every person who joins brings stories. Things they tried, things that worked, things that fell apart. Some of it could save you a year. You only get that when people show up for each other in the same place.
In the pueblo, I shared family dinners, work, mountain walks, and a lot of slow conversation with people in the middle of their own life transitions. Some had quit their jobs. Some were starting over. We worked it out together, in person, over weeks. The people across the table when you're trying to figure out what comes next. That's the thing worth building.
The future belongs to community builders who understand that value comes from real connections between people.
So thank you, Juan and team, for letting me in.
Two months I won't forget.
Powerful things are happening in this Spanish corner of the planet! Rooral is enriching colivers' lives by reminding them of the power of simplicity, connection with nature, self, and community, all while injecting life into the everyday experiences of the wonderful people living in the small town of Benarrabá. By doing this, Rooral returned me to myself and to the simplicity of human life. Their model proves that a good life and true luxury are far more than what society's playbook teaches us.
You could say that the perfect Andalusian scenery, strong political willingness, great coliving houses, and a modern coworking space are the ingredients for a successful recipe but honestly, I believe it’s not just a set of ingredients. It is pure magic. If there were more Roorals all over the world, we would have an entirely different human experience on this planet.
What makes this remote, 400+ person village in the Genal Valley so extraordinary is how effortlessly it meets you wherever you are:
— If you want to improve your fitness, you have the cheapest gym with the most stunning views and wonderful classes.
— If you want river hikes or miss a connection with nature, it is literally just steps away from your front door.
— If you want to improve your Spanish, the villagers are incredibly patient and love to communicate. And if you already know Spanish, be careful! The abuelas might invite you into their homes and you might never want to leave.
— If you are missing your grandparents, you will find an ointment for your soul here. I am currently in a major life transition, and while I wasn’t actively looking for love, I found it anyway in the shape of the mayores who welcome me home.
— If you need to get work done, the coworking space has everything you need: great lighting, plenty of space, private meeting rooms, a community mindful of noise levels, free coffee and tea, and a constant supply of fresh lemons.
The people who arrive here from all over the world ready to live an authentic pueblo experience are special, open-minded, and unique. Learning from fellow colivers through both formal and informal skill shares provides incredible opportunities for personal growth.
5 out of 5 stars doesn't even begin to cover it. I am absolutely coming back to Benarrabá and staying at Rooral again, after all I have my abuelas there now!
This might not be the most impartial review, but it is an honest one. I have been part of the Rooral team since 2024, and honesty is very much how we do things here.
I have been involved in different coliving projects since 2015, and I deeply believe in spaces that help people connect in a meaningful way. From experience, I know that the care and love you put into people is directly reflected in the kind of community that forms.
At Rooral, the sense of belonging is huge. And what makes it truly unique is that this belonging does not stay only among the colivers. It extends into the village. I have not seen many projects able to break the nomad bubble in such a natural way and become genuinely connected to the local environment.
Rooral is a special place. It is for people who want to feel part of something, who arrive with openness and generosity, and who are ready to receive that same care back.
As someone who spends a lot of time thinking about performance and decision-making, I didn’t expect a small village to have such a strong impact on my clarity and productivity.
What makes Rooral unique is the combination of 3 things that are hard to find together:
→ Deep focus (you actually get meaningful work done)
→ Real human connection (not forced networking, but genuine relationships)
→ A slower, more intentional pace of life
In Benarrabá, you’re not just staying in a place, you become part of the village. That changes everything. It resets your attention and creates space to think better and to build genuine relationships with the remote workers and with the locals.
The coworking setup is solid, the environment is inspiring, but honestly, that’s not even the main point.
The real value is what happens in between work sessions: conversations, walks, shared meals, and the subtle shift in how you relate to your work and yourself.
Rooral represents something bigger than coliving. It’s part of a movement towards more meaningful work and a more balanced way of living. 
If you’re looking for more than just a place with WiFi, if you want perspective, clarity, and focus, you won’t regret visiting and staying at Rooral.
I had a wonderful experience at Rooral. This is my 11th Coliving and one of my top 3. I loved experiencing life with the locals in this small Spanish mountain village. The managers were top-notch. Wonderful community.
I absolutely loved my experience with Rooral, it’s unforgettable and very special. Juan, his team and the locals really made me feel at home in Benarrabá. I learned many skills and tried several new things like padel and food from other countries!
The coworking space was surprisingly super modern for such a small town. High speed internet, spacious and bright. They also have private rooms which you can book if you ever have a meeting.
The house was also very spacious, luminous and cozy. What I liked about it is that it’s in a different building from the coworking space - a few minutes walk apart - because it separates work from rest. They also have a small gym with amazing views!
The townspeople and the activities we did with them was my favourite thing of all, like “gym with grandmas”. We really connected with them and this is the reason why I would love to come back!!!
I 100% recommend this experience!
I spent 2 weeks in Benarrabá in May 2025 and absolutely loved it. The locals were incredibly welcoming, and despite my limited Spanish, I managed to connect with them and feel the village's warmth. The group of colivers was also very special - they were always up for action, whether it was hitting the gym, taking a walk down the hill after work, playing padel, picking oranges, dancing at the bar, or having family dinners. Our free time was filled with joy and laughter.
I highly recommend this coliving experience to anyone looking to escape the city rush, enjoy a slower pace, and meet great people without sacrificing work efficiency or breaking the bank. This coliving offers fantastic value!
Magical!! My stay in Benerraba was a truly special time. Such a unique and real experience staying in a Pueblo which has a real heart and soul that is rare to find. Rooral made the trip very special and really helped make me feel part of a family with the whole Pueblo, I will never forget the experiences, times shared, the hikes, the food, the faces and the wonderful Paella on a Sunday!! Juan was a very special host and a very honest and kind person, I feel privileged to have been able to spend my time with everyone there in Benerraba! Muchas Gracias!
