Did you read our last blog about coworking, are you super interested? Then we have the perfect blog for you today! Today, we would like to introduce you to; The new coworking paradise in Europe, the Canary Islands.
The six coolest places for Coworking
- Las Palmas
- Maspalomas
- Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- Puerto de la Cruz
- Corralejo
- El Cotillo
1. Coworking Paradise: Gran Canaria
Are you in the lucky situation to have a job for which you only need a laptop? Then go to Gran Canaria and work from there! This is one of many Canary Islands that is perfect for all digital nomads and those who want to become one. There are numerous places where you can work and live together with your travel partners. Furthermore, the island is relatively affordable in terms of living costs.
Las Palmas
In the capital of Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, there are 14 coworking spaces set up already. Don’t you know what coworking spaces are? They are a kind of open-plan office, which gives you the opportunity to rent an office space for a certain period of time. Coworking spaces are often very innovative and modern, with group rooms and small cabins for calls and meetings. So you can choose your ideal workspace and enjoy the day with your coworking crew. When choosing your workstation, you should pay attention to very good WLAN. If you do not necessarily want to work in a coworking space, you can also rent a vacation home or apartment. These often offer a variety of rooms and places where you can work while not being disturbed.
In this beautiful city, you should use the end of the day wisely. Since the climate on the Canary Islands is pleasantly mild to warm all year round, you can definitely spend the sunset at Playa de las Canteras – it’s even more fun with a picnic. If you want to go shopping for souvenirs, go to Calle Triana, the most popular shopping street where cars are not allowed. On weekends, you should definitely take a day trip to Bandama Nature Park in the southwest of the city. Here you will find deep craters and beautiful hiking trails for you and your hiking travel buddies.
Maspalomas
In contrast to Las Palmas, Maspalomas is much quieter. Nevertheless, you have a choice of cool coworking spaces. The place is located in the south of the island of Gran Canaria. From your coworking space or accommodation, you can often look directly at sea or work on the balcony. More precisely, you can enjoy the idyll of the Playa de Maspalomas – a wide sandy beach that only invites you to relax after work.
In the city, there are a lot of parks that you can visit during your lunch break to relax for an hour. On the weekends, you should definitely take a few days off to enjoy the numerous activities. This includes the desert area with the famous dunes of Maspalomas. If you can manage not to drink too much wine on Friday night, you should come here at sunrise. It truly is a unique experience. For a day at the beach, you can choose the beach at Faro de Maspalomas. This is a lighthouse and one of the most famous landmarks of Gran Canaria.
2. Paradise: Tenerife
Tenerife is the coworking paradise for adventure in the Canary Islands. Tenerife is one of the best Canary Islands that not only has the best weather in Europe but also offers a wide range of outdoor activities thanks to the different types of vegetation on the whole island. Furthermore, the infrastructure is great. There is fiber optic internet almost everywhere on the island, and the internet is even faster than in Germany. The cost of living is lower than in Germany, and the time difference is only one hour.
Santa Cruz de Tenerife
In Santa Cruz de Tenerife, the capital of the island of Tenerife, you have the best choice of coworking spaces. It is dubbed the home of the Digital Nomads. You will meet a lot of young, like-minded people from all over the world. To make sure that you are not alone, you should find travel buddies on JoinMyTrip before you go.
As already mentioned, Tenerife is unique in terms of outdoor activities. You should definitely take part in these activities after work. To refill your fridge, you should go shopping at the market Mercado de Nuestra Señora África. This market, with its fresh fruit, vegetables, meat, and fish, is open every day from 7 am to 3 pm. Of course, as it is in so many other Spanish cities, there is also a Plaza de España here. This place is especially nice in the evening, with a glass of wine and your travel buddies.
For a weekend excursion, you should definitely go further to the north of the island, to the Rural de Anaga Park. This park includes hundreds of kilometers of dense and beautiful forest. Therefore, this is also one of the best Canary Islands for hiking and enjoying nature!
Puerto de la Cruz
Puerto de la Cruz is the Maspalomas of Tenerife. Like in Santa Cruz, you will find a great coworking infrastructure here, but a bit quieter than in the bustling capital. Many Digital Nomads also settle here, either for quite a long while or just for a few weeks. Even during the Corona pandemic, some coworking spaces have prepared themselves and worked out hygiene concepts for you. However, to be completely safe, you and your coworking travel buddies should book a vacation home where you are only among yourselves.
After your day’s work is done, you must finish the day at Playa Jardín. This beach with black volcanic sand is something very special and a photo motif for many visitors. But this is not the only black beach, because due to the topography you will find some in the region around Puerto de la Cruz! The Botanical Garden, also called Botánico, is a beautiful quiet place in the city. Here you can see exotic plants and breathe the oxygen to regain your strength.
At the weekend you could do a road trip to the Mirador de Mataznos. This is a viewing platform about 30 minutes by car from Puerto de la Cruz. This viewpoint is located in the highlands of the island and offers a unique and breathtaking view over the hilly landscape.
3. Remote work Paradise: Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura is still more of an insider tip among the remote coworking destinations in Europe. Nevertheless, it is a real coworking paradise in Europe. The climate is fantastic and the internet is also super fast due to fiber optics. If you want to be outside of this network and still depend on the internet, we have good news for you: On Fuerteventura, you have a secure mobile network almost everywhere, which you could use with a router. Fuerteventura is especially popular with Digital Nomads because of its lively surf scene, the many sunny days, and the numerous beaches. However, there are not as many coworking spaces here as on the other two islands. So you should rent a vacation home with your travel buddies if possible.
Corralejo
In Corralejo, there are several co-working spaces where you can work. These are also equipped with fiber optic internet, so you can still manage your meetings at home and no work is left undone. So you will meet many digital nomads who want to enjoy the island with all its facets just like you do. Fuerteventura is also known for the many vacation homes which are up for rent. For example, you could rent a house with a pool and a nice terrace so you can jump into the cool water right after work.
If you decide to stay in a hostel or a vacation apartment, you should go out directly after work and enjoy the city. Because Corralejo is located in the middle of the national park. This is a vast desert landscape, with wide dunes and lava fields! The cool thing is that you can get from the desert directly to one of the many beaches. This contrast is really breathtaking. The city center itself is very touristy, but you can still find small, local cafes and restaurants. You should spend your Saturday on Lobos. This small, uninhabited island is located between Fuerteventura and Lanzarote. Your way to the island is a small ferry that leaves from the port of Corralejo every day. On Lobos, you can use the numerous hiking trails and enjoy untouched nature.
El Cotillo
If you are really looking for seclusion and don’t need coworking spaces to work, then you should choose El Cotillo as the place for your trip. El Cotillo is located on the west side of the island and is a real coworking paradise for surfing lovers. There are many apartments for you to choose from, which are super affordable and already have a pool, huge terraces, and lots of workplaces. Many of the vacation homes are located directly on the beach so that you wake up in the morning with a view over the Mediterranean Sea, which is something that you just wouldn’t get at home.
Top tip: You can watch the sunset on a different beach every day. The biggest beach is El Cotillo Beach. Here you’ll find snow-white sand trickling through your toes, blurring in with the turquoise water. You will find crystal clear water at Caleta del Marrajo, a bay in the north of the city. The sand isn’t too nice, but you can go snorkeling! In the south of the city you will find a fortress, the Torre del Tostón.
We are sure: the Canary Islands are the coworking paradise in Europe for 2021. Don’t be late to the party and plan your coworking trip today on the islands that never have a winter. Then start your coworking right now with JoinMyTrip. We have a lot of group travels and coworking trips to many wonderful places around the world. Our dedicated TripLeaders will also take your adventure to the next level, better than what you imagine! So, book a trip now!