Live and Work in the Canary Islands

When your afterwork is sea, sun and adventure

How would you like to go surfing on your lunch break? Or end your working day with a mountain hike?

As part of our Live and Work Anywhere program, Airbnb has partnered with the Canary Islands to highlight why this destination is an excellent choice for remote workers.

This cluster of Spanish islands in the Atlantic Ocean offers the most hours of sunshine per year in Europe, so it feels like spring all year-round. There’s great internet connectivity and affordable living, all to the backdrop of stunning beaches and nature.


Browse remote-work-friendly stays in the Canary Islands

السلام وإطلالة خلابة
السعر:‎$‏69 ‎ / ليلة
شقة بإطلالة على البحر 28
السعر:‎$‏101 ‎ / ليلة

Why work from the Canary Islands?

A beautiful setting with direct access to nature

Canarians will tell you they have the best climate in the world and it’s hard to disagree: the temperature average is 23ºc year-round, and the archipelago enjoys the most hours of sunshine per year in Europe. If you’re craving nature, you won’t be disappointed: expect sea views, natural parks and spectacular beaches where you can take relaxing post-work strolls or hone your surfing skills. For active visitors, there’s a great culture of hiking, cycling, running and climbing.

A beautiful setting with direct access to nature

Canarians will tell you they have the best climate in the world and it’s hard to disagree: the temperature average is 23ºc year-round, and the archipelago enjoys the most hours of sunshine per year in Europe. If you’re craving nature, you won’t be disappointed: expect sea views, natural parks and spectacular beaches where you can take relaxing post-work strolls or hone your surfing skills. For active visitors, there’s a great culture of hiking, cycling, running and climbing.

A great set-up for remote workers

The Canaries are full of rugged natural beauty, but there’s also excellent-quality internet broadband across all the islands, as well as plenty of purpose-designed coworking spaces and a thriving network of international entrepreneurs and skilled workers. Remote workers benefit from a timezone that matches GMT. Plus, it’s easy to feel right at home thanks to the welcoming, open culture.

A great set-up for remote workers

The Canaries are full of rugged natural beauty, but there’s also excellent-quality internet broadband across all the islands, as well as plenty of purpose-designed coworking spaces and a thriving network of international entrepreneurs and skilled workers. Remote workers benefit from a timezone that matches GMT. Plus, it’s easy to feel right at home thanks to the welcoming, open culture.

Tenerife
The largest island, Tenerife is fantastic for outdoor activities from beach trips and watersports on the Atlantic beaches, to breathtaking hikes and trails in the mountains, including Teide, the third highest volcano in the world. On top of this, there’s a growing international community of remote workers and a lively social scene with plenty of food and drink options, festivals and art venues.
Gran Canaria
This island is known as the ‘mini continent’ thanks to its fabulous geographical contrasts, from sand dunes to beautiful pine forest and dramatic cliffs and ravines. As well as spellbinding nature, there’s also plenty on offer for culture-lovers too, from the buzzy larger towns on the coast, like Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to tranquil fishing villages that model a slower way of living.
Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura’s kilometer-long beaches with turquoise waters and white sand are known as some of the best in Europe. This island is a paradise for lovers of water sports like surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing. There has been a big push to create remote-work-friendly spaces and you’ll find plenty in particular in the northern part, with a cluster of co-working spaces in La Oliva.
Tenerife
The largest island, Tenerife is fantastic for outdoor activities from beach trips and watersports on the Atlantic beaches, to breathtaking hikes and trails in the mountains, including Teide, the third highest volcano in the world. On top of this, there’s a growing international community of remote workers and a lively social scene with plenty of food and drink options, festivals and art venues.
Gran Canaria
This island is known as the ‘mini continent’ thanks to its fabulous geographical contrasts, from sand dunes to beautiful pine forest and dramatic cliffs and ravines. As well as spellbinding nature, there’s also plenty on offer for culture-lovers too, from the buzzy larger towns on the coast, like Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to tranquil fishing villages that model a slower way of living.
Fuerteventura
Fuerteventura’s kilometer-long beaches with turquoise waters and white sand are known as some of the best in Europe. This island is a paradise for lovers of water sports like surfing, kitesurfing and windsurfing. There has been a big push to create remote-work-friendly spaces and you’ll find plenty in particular in the northern part, with a cluster of co-working spaces in La Oliva.

Find a stay in Tenerife

Appartamento las america centro
السعر:‎$‏727 ‎ / شهر
أورلاندو ، كوستا أديجي/ سيفيو /7 دقائق سيرًا على الأقدام إلى الشاطئ
السعر:‎$‏2,090 ‎ / شهر
شقة+ألياف 600 ميجابايت+نيتفليكس+حمامات سباحة. الشاطئ 3 دقائق
السعر:‎$‏2,012 ‎ / شهر

Find a stay in Gran Canaria

شقة مع تراس هادئ، غرفة نوم واحدة
السعر:‎$‏1,134 ‎ / شهر
شقة عصرية فاخرة في وسط المدينة
السعر:‎$‏1,875 ‎ / شهر
فيوز إيلدر
السعر:‎$‏1,126 ‎ / شهر

Find a stay in Fuerteventura

غرفة مشرقة بإطلالات
السعر:‎$‏450 ‎ / شهر
Casa Evelmar
السعر:‎$‏3,597 ‎ / شهر
تلفزيون ذكي وألياف بصرية في موقع مركزي وعصري.
السعر:‎$‏774 ‎ / شهر

Find a stay in Lanzarote

كهف البدوي - الغرفة 301
السعر:‎$‏545 ‎ / شهر
Nice villa with heated pool (29 °C). Playa Blanca.
السعر:‎$‏4,108 ‎ / شهر
إيريس أبارتمنت
السعر:‎$‏1,169 ‎ / شهر

Find a stay in La Palma

شقة تاناوسو 2 الساحرة في لوس ليانوس!
السعر:‎$‏790 ‎ / شهر
شقة حميمة وساحرة على الشاطئ
السعر:‎$‏2,792 ‎ / شهر
بيت ساحر بإطلالات جميلة.
السعر:‎$‏1,185 ‎ / شهر

Practical Information & Useful Links

  • Timezone: GMT
  • Weather: The days in the Canary Islands are long and sunny with mild temperatures. More here
  • Visa information: You can find visa information here
  • Tax information: Please see here
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    إسبانيا
    تجربة النبيذ الكناري في بوديغا لوس ليريوس
    In partnership with the Canary Islands
    In partnership with the Canary Islands

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