The goal of this post is to help you find the best coliving in Gran Canaria, with information about the location of each one.
Gran Canaria is becoming one of the main destinations for Digital Nomads and Remote workers from Europe in winter.
Many of them stay in Coliving spaces to meet other travelers and work remotely while going to the beach to play sports in the afternoon.
Why choose Gran Canaria?
Gran Canaria is one of the seven islands of the Canary Islands archipelago, located next to the African continent.
- Gran Canaria has some of the best Coliving in the Canary Islands…
- Las Palmas city has one of the Best Digital Nomads Communities in the world
- Great weather in winter
- Fast wifi…
- Coworking spaces all around the island
- Cost of living
- Beach or Mountain or both on the same island…
Gran Canaria is a beautiful island with numerous possibilities that allow remote workers to balance their work and life…
If you are looking for a community on an island full of diversity, nature, culture, and lots of fun, keep reading…
What is coliving?
A Coliving is a shared accommodation designed to foster social connections among its members.
The goal is to learn from other travelers or digital nomads, share dinners, explore the local area together, and enjoy the company of people who are in a similar travel situation.
It’s not just about renting a room with a nice view. There is sometimes confusion, and you may have stayed in a Coliving where no real sense of community was created.
That said, we recognize that the concept is still relatively new.
Therefore, since it’s such a complex topic, we’ve dedicated a specific post to answer the question. ¿What is Coliving?
Why Coliving?
We believe in the benefits of coliving spaces for Digital Nomads.
Coliving communities are about experiencing the local identity, the neighborhood, the landscapes together with other travelers…
- Collaboration
- Learning from each other
- Sharing quality time with other like-minded people.
All these should be the main reasons to choose one or another.
Next to it, sharing common areas in the same house increases your positive impact and sustainability.
Community is another advantage of colivings, we all know the bad consequences of living alone.
When to come?
Winter – High season
We recommend planning your trip to the Canary Islands weeks or even months in advance if you’re visiting during the winter.
From November to March, demand is very high, many Europeans want to escape the cold winter, and the Canary Islands are close and convenient.
Colivings are small accommodations and fill up quickly, so you might find yourself paying a fortune for a hotel or, even worse, only finding a very cheap place where the experience can be… “complicated”…
From April to October- Low season
From April to October, demand is not as high.
Many accommodations make special offers, and saving money is easy, as prices tend to be lower. You can also make more spontaneous decisions, since accommodations are usually not fully booked.
Gran Canaria
For me, Gran Canaria has 3 different vibes, call it atmospheres, or ecosystems, each one different, full of diversity, and possibilities.
It doesn’t matter your preferences, you will find your place.
1- North of the Island
2- South of the Island
3- Las Palmas city.
Communications are reliable, and having a sunny day on the beach while living on the top of the island in a rural and almost isolated house is easy, fast, and cheap.
1- North of the Island
The North of Gran Canaria is full of small and medium-sized villages and towns. Mostly rural and full of local people.
Residents work in agriculture, farming, or in services in Las Palmas city.
The landscape is green and hilly. You will be surrounded by banana farms near the coast, and a pine forest at the top of the island.
Local communities keep the island’s identity, traditions, culture, and heritage. If you are looking for a real local experience, this area could be your best choice.
There is a good offer of rural accommodation, beautiful, traditional houses where you can work and relax in the middle of the countryside…
Hiking
It´s one of the best options when living in this part of the island.
Gran Canaria is full of paths and tracks to walk, and there is tons of information on the internet to choose a different route every day or weekend.
Most people take the bus to the top of the island and hike down to different villages or natural areas.
Surf and natural pools
The North is full of surf spots, some for beginners and others for experienced surfers…
The North is open to the Atlantic Ocean, and most of the year the sea is rough, but I´ll recommend the natural pools, many of them are perfect for enjoying the sun and the sea safely.
Transportation and winter clothes
You can move around the island by bus, the service is reliable and always on time.
It is easy and cheap to go from your Coliving in Gran Canaria or house to any place on the island in less than a few hours…
But I know that for many of you, time is very important, in that case, maybe you will rent a car.
Gran Canaria goes from 0 mt on the coast to 1955 mt on the top, in some places you need a good jacket in winter…
Agaete and El Cabo Coliving
Agaete is one of the most beautiful places in the north of Gran Canaria, originally a fisherman’s village.
In August, they celebrate La Rama, turning a quiet village into a 24-hour party, full of local people from all over the island…
There are two beaches and one natural pool. I love this one. Hikes are simply unbelievable. If you are into nature, identity, and tradition, then Agaete is one of your best options.
El Cabo Coliving
Some of the best colivings in Gran Canaria are in the North.
Repeople is the biggest Coliving operator in the Canary Islands. A few years ago, they opened a space to live in a community while working in Agaete.
It is a modern building with 30 rooms. Near the Coliving, they have a coworking space where you can work, almost next to the sea.
The views from this Coliving are amazing, the rooftop is probably the ideal place to spend your evening talking and drinking something…
More info www.repeople.com
2- The South of the Island
The landscape in this part of the island is different from the North, it is mostly dry, in some areas desert-like, and very sunny most of the year.
In the South, the mass tourism industry concentrates all the resorts, hotels, and apartments.
With amazing beaches like Playa del Ingles, together with services and nightlife.
The economy of the island is mostly based on the millions of tourists spending a few weeks a year in these hotels and apartments.
¿Do we have Coliving in Gran Canaria, located in the South?
There are no colivings so far in the South. But some coworkings are opening…
I´ll be honest, most remote workers are based in the North of the island. Probably because they travel for longer periods, and don´t want to feel like tourists.
Anyway, if you like tourist accommodations and vibes, some Digital Nomads go there to work and enjoy the sun in hotels and apartments…
3- Las Palmas City
It´s the biggest city in the Canary Islands, full of possibilities, with an amazing beach inside…
- Nightlife
- Culture, heritage
- Communities of all kinds
- Great communications
- Many different coworking spaces
- Shopping centers, etc, etc.
Most remote workers and Digital Nomads coming to the Canaries choose Las Palmas City…
Why? Young generations of remote workers look for local communities where they can feel and enjoy the local culture, and also due to…
- Services of all kinds
- Sports facilities all over the city
- Las Canteras beach
- Shopping centers and shops
- Restaurants and nightlife
- One of the best Carnivals on the planet…
As you can see, there is something for anybody looking to experience a city with great weather all year round.
Conversations with Digital Nomads
A few weeks ago, I was talking with a remote worker from Berlin…
She told me that the main reasons to come to Las Palmas were the dancing community, vibes, and options that she found here, Bachata, Salsa, etc…
For many remote workers, the best coliving in Gran Canaria is in Las Palmas, let’s deep into some of them…
Best Coliving in Gran Canaria… Las Palmas city
The Best Coliving in Gran Canaria is located in the city of Las Palmas. Most spaces are in a few neighborhoods, due to cultural reasons, services, or because there is a nearby beach.
Community
- We recommend colivings in Gran Canaria that focus on building community, places where you can work and form healthy social connections with other travelers and digital nomads.
Work
- These accommodations are designed and equipped for remote work, offering everything you need for a comfortable stay: reliable Wi-Fi, ergonomic chairs, and coworking spaces.
Sustainability
- They also promote a more sustainable and local form of tourism, supporting the island’s community and environment.
Repeople in Ciudad Jardin
Repeople concentrate most of their colivings in this area, it´s a very well-located neighborhood.
There is a nearby beach, Las Alcarabaneras. Sports facilities and other options to enjoy life after work.
With four spaces very near one another, this operator offers high-quality accommodation in some of the best houses in the city.
They also have two coworking spaces, but working in the house is also a pleasure, with gardens, great rooftops, barbecues, balconies, etc…
They offer all you need to work productively and have fun after…
More info www.repeople.com
Coliving 1907 in Old Town
Culture, heritage, tradition, great restaurants, excellent shops, and small streets with beautiful traditional houses.
Everything is possible in the Vegueta y Triana area.
We love to walk in the old town, drinking or eating something in these old streets full of history is always an experience.
Coliving 1907 is located in the old town, in a beautiful, protected house, with amazing rooms, and a great rooftop to work or to enjoy a good talk…
You have everything you need around this space, from shops to theatre, concerts, art, etc…
More info www.coliving1907.com
EcoIsleta Coliving in La Isleta
On the other side of the city, La Luz Port and Las Canteras Beach are located. This area is not as old as Vegueta and Triana.
Famous for the quality and beauty of Las Canteras beach, most remote workers come in winter, when the local weather is like summer, and the beach looks like August.
Most of the city’s meetups and parties take place in this area, both on Las Canteras Beach and around Santa Catalina Park.
So if you stay here, you’ll have plenty of events and activities just a short walk from your accommodation.
Besides these advantages, you can sunbathe, play outdoor sports, or go for a swing after work, even in December or January.
EcoIsleta Coliving
In this area, there is a small Coliving, with a sustainable proposition to all remote workers conscious about their impact…
I can´t remember the name of the space in this area, something like EcoIsleta Coliving …
Pick your room
Enjoy a comfortable room near the beach while making new friends, in EcoIsleta Coliving.
Conclusion- Best Coliving in Gran Canaria
As you can see in this post about the Best Coliving in Gran Canaria, you will get different possibilities, vibes, and options depending on whether you stay in the South or the North.
Main advice…
- Plan your trip when coming in winter
- There are many options, choose the most suitable for you
- Travel consciously and responsibly…
Gran Canaria has some of the best coliving in Spain.
Many Digital Nomads travel in the Canary Islands from one community to another on different islands… Great way to discover the Canary Islands…
Think about what you need, and then choose the right Coliving…
Frequent Questions about Best Coliving in Gran Canaria
If you’re wondering whether a coliving can help you integrate into a destination where you don’t know anyone, the answer is yes…
The community that develops within the accommodation is a great way to make friends quickly and explore the island alongside other travelers who are in the same situation as you.
The shared spaces in the coliving, together with the activities organized within the community, such as shared dinners, create ideal moments to connect and feel part of the group. This is especially perfect for solo travelers.
Yes, the temperature isn’t very cold, so in Gran Canaria you can go to the beach all year round, including winter, whether it’s for swimming and sunbathing or practicing beach sports like volleyball.
The best coliving in Gran Canaria is an accommodation that, with a single payment, includes the following:
- A fully prepared and furnished room.
- Wi-Fi and a work desk inside the room.
- A coworking area within the accommodation.
- Fully equipped common areas for the community’s social life.
- A kitchen with everything you need to cook.
- Laundry facilities and cleaning of common areas.
- A community and a variety of activities.
The answer depends on many factors and can vary greatly between different colivings, and even within the same coliving, depending on the room’s features.
Between October and March, the average price for a room with a shared bathroom could be around €35 per night. These figures are approximate.
Prices could range between €25 and €50 per night if rented for a month, depending on the type of coliving and the room’s characteristics.
The length of your stay also affects the price; colivings in Gran Canaria lower the rates if the stay lasts a month or longer.
A week is usually the minimum stay in a coliving in Gran Canaria.
The average stay of remote workers at different colivings in Gran Canaria can vary depending on the coliving, but it’s typically around two weeks.
A very short stay in a coliving can be detrimental to the sense of community in the accommodation, and one week isn’t enough time for guests to develop relationships with other members.
We believe that the minimum to fully enjoy a positive coliving experience is about two weeks.
Yes, Gran Canaria is a safe island, and you can move around freely both during the day and at night, with peace of mind.
Yes, the best colivings in Gran Canaria are designed so you can work while exploring the island.
All of them have coworking areas and high-speed Wi-Fi, where you can work and take video calls.
Additionally, each room has a desk and Wi-Fi, in case you need to work from your room.
Productivity is guaranteed…
Happy to help you
If you need more info about Gran Canaria, coliving accommodation, or where to eat tapas in Las Palmas, contact us…
Escrito por un ser humano- Jonatan
