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

Beach LAS CANTERAS "Playa Puntilla Suite JD"
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UITZICHT OP ZEE APPARTEMENT 28

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

El Jaral boerderij
Prijs:€ 746 per maand
Mooi studio-appartement met uitzicht op zee op vijf minuten van het strand
Prijs:€ 1.140 per maand
Finca la wish Pedro & Guaci
Prijs:€ 600 per maand

Find a stay in Gran Canaria

Appartement in een centrum
Prijs:€ 763 per maand
Martha 's Vakantiehuis
Prijs:€ 1.193 per maand
Casa SOLEADA ZONNIG HUIS
Prijs:€ 1.438 per maand

Find a stay in Fuerteventura

Lichte kamer met uitzicht
Prijs:€ 407 per maand
HUIS - BUNGALOW MET ZEEZICHT
Prijs:€ 1.172 per maand
Tropisch paradijs
Prijs:€ 982 per maand

Find a stay in Lanzarote

EcoTabaiba, omringd door natuur
Prijs:€ 1.358 per maand
Casa Alicia
Prijs:€ 1.456 per maand
Casita Silencio
Prijs:€ 1.815 per maand

Find a stay in La Palma

TANAUSÚ 2 Charmant appartement in Los Llanos!
Prijs:€ 727 per maand
Charmant huis met prachtig uitzicht.
Prijs:€ 1.134 per maand
Casa Inken omgeven door ongerepte natuur
Prijs:€ 1.079 per maand

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

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    De Stargazing Tour onder de hemel van Tenerife
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    Surfen in de golven van Gran Canaria
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    Canarische wijnervaring in Bodega Los Lirios
    In partnership with the Canary Islands
    In partnership with the Canary Islands

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