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.


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APPARTAMENTO vista MARE 28
Prezzo:$92  a notte
Pace e panorami spettacolari
Prezzo:$71  a notte

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.

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Camera privata n.4 nella splendida Canary House
Prezzo:$439  al mese
accogliente appartamento Bajamar
Prezzo:$875  al mese
El Jaral farm
Prezzo:$718  al mese

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Appartamento nel centro di Las Palmas
Prezzo:$1.358  al mese
Smile Canteras Beach! Un luogo per rilassarsi.
Prezzo:$1.430  al mese
SPIAGGIA DI LAS CANTERAS
Prezzo:$1.167  al mese

Find a stay in Fuerteventura

Camera luminosa con vista
Prezzo:$463  al mese
La Casita de Emma
Prezzo:$933  al mese
Casa Bristol
Prezzo:$777  al mese

Find a stay in Lanzarote

Oasi Angela
Prezzo:$1.180  al mese
Nomad Cave - Stanza 301
Prezzo:$560  al mese
Attico Charco
Prezzo:$1.503  al mese

Find a stay in La Palma

TANAUSÚ 2 Incantevole appartamento a Los Llanos!
Prezzo:$883  al mese
Baita per 2 persone
Prezzo:$764  al mese
Casa Céntrica y Acogedora "Casa Fortu La Palma"
Prezzo:$978  al mese

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
  • Browse Airbnb Experiences in the Canary Islands

    Spagna
    Tour di osservazione delle stelle sotto il cielo di Tenerife
    Spagna
    Surf tra le onde di Gran Canaria
    Spagna
    Esperienza enologica alle Canarie presso la Bodega Los Lirios
    In partnership with the Canary Islands
    In partnership with the Canary Islands

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