This post aims to help you find the best coliving in Las Palmas, a city full of possibilities…
Las Palmas is the capital of the island of Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands, it is characterized by…
- An extraordinary ecosystem of coworkings and colivings
- One of the best climates in the world
- One of the best urban beaches in the world
- All kinds of services, restaurants, gyms…
- Fun all year round
Therefore, if you are looking for a medium-sized city, with services, good communications, and a community of remote workers, perhaps you should continue reading.
We are going to talk about the neighborhoods where the best coliving in Las Palmas are located so that you can get to know the atmosphere each area of the city can offer you.
A Bit of history…
Las Palmas is a city that has two main and historical areas, separated by about 7 km and in both cases next to the sea…
- The old town with the Vegueta and Triana neighborhoods, founded in 1478…
- Modern area with the neighborhoods of La Isleta and Guanarteme, developed after 1883…
In between we have some other areas such as Ciudad Jardin, which we will also talk about in this publication…
The old town was founded when the Spaniards arrived to colonize the island in 1478.
The modern area, with the neighborhoods of La Isleta, Guanarteme, or the Santa Catalina Park area, developed after the Puerto de La Luz was built in 1883. Absorbing large investments of English capital.
Can you be productive?
Las Palmas is a city full of international companies, not only related to the tourist industry. But also with the port.
This means that the communication infrastructures are of a very high level, high-speed internet can be contracted from several companies that have their own infrastructures.
In addition, public transportation within the city is very good, making it very simple and easy for you to move from your accommodation to your coworking or peripheral cafe to work.
The coworking and coliving network in the city is also very prominent and one of the reasons why the city has attracted so many remote workers in recent years.
There are coworking spaces throughout the city, with very diverse communities focused on different types of profiles.
Highlight- In Las Palmas you will be able to be very productive, no doubt. This is a place with an existing Nomad Community.
Vegueta and Triana… Old Town
The city center dates back to the late 15th century, it has very well-preserved streets and old buildings, as well as museums, theaters, and cinemas.
It is the most cultural area of the city, where you will find a bohemian and colonial atmosphere.
In Vegueta there are some of the most important museums in Las Palmas, and most of the city’s cultural activities, and concerts take place in this area.
Calle de Triana is a pedestrian street, which in addition to having magnificent modernist buildings, is an important commercial artery of the city, with shops of all kinds.
In the culinary aspect, you will not be disappointed either, since in this area there are many and varied restaurants of all kinds, some of very high quality.
It is also an ideal area to have tapas or sit on a terrace to have a drink after work.
Communications – it is perfectly connected to the rest of the island and the city, in addition to having the main bus station on the island, from where they leave for all points of Gran Canaria.
Coliving in Vegueta
In this area of the city you will find one of the best coliving in Las Palmas, Coliving 1907.
Visit their website- www.coliving1907.com
This coliving space is located in a historic and protected house, with rooms with bathrooms and a spectacular terrace where you can work.
It also carries out all kinds of activities to generate community and connections between the hosted colivers…
Garden City Area
Located between the old town and La Isleta is the Ciudad Jardín. Founded by the English with the typical appearance of an English neighborhood.
With large houses surrounded by gardens. It is the area of the city with the highest per capita income in Gran Canaria.
Also with several places for sports as well as various clubs for swimming.
It also has one of the city’s beaches a few meters away, La Playa de Las Alcaravaneras, a beach where all types of outdoor sports are also practiced, such as Beach Volleyball, canoeing, sailing, etc…
Communications – it is very well connected with all types of buses that connect it with the rest of the city.
Coliving in Ciudad Jardin
The largest and oldest coliving space in Gran Canaria is located in City Garden, the company Repeople, has 4 houses for remote workers and Digital Nomads.
Visit their website- www.repeople.co
Repeople has been promoting remote work and creating ecosystems so that companies and Digital Nomads can come to work in the Canary Islands for the last ten years.
The houses where the colivings are located have all types of amenities, extraordinary workspaces as well as gardens and rooms with terraces.
In addition to these Colivings, the company has the largest Coliving space in Gran Canaria located in the coastal town of Agaete the El Cabo Coliving, which today is the largest in the Canary Islands.
Guanarteme Neighbourhood
This is one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in the city in recent decades.
It is a neighborhood that is next to La Playa de Las Canteras, a 3 km long beach that goes from the neighborhood of La Isleta to Guanarteme.
In this part of the city, countless Surf schools have opened, in addition to Surf Hostels, etc…
The services of this neighborhood are innumerable, as it has one of the largest and most important shopping centers on the island as well as an impressive Gym, the Auditorium, and the beach.
In terms of restaurants and places to have a drink, it is one of the most popular areas of the city.
The atmosphere is very relaxed and surfer-like since this part of the beach is where you can best learn to surf.
Coliving in Guanarteme
There are plenty of good quality accommodations and hostels in this part of the city, as well as, many shared houses where remote workers share the costs of renting near the beach.
La Isleta Neighbourhood
With an international port and one of the most popular and authentic neighborhoods in the Canary Islands, this is undoubtedly one of the places with the strongest identity in the entire city.
Also located next to Las Canteras Beach, it also has a protected natural landscape and La Playa del Confital, with one of the best waves in the Canary Islands.
The neighborhood has a deep-rooted community and because it’s next to the Port is probably the most cosmopolitan place in the entire Canary Islands.
The services in this area are innumerable.
Coworking Spaces
The area has more than 4 coworking in a very limited area next to the beach, demonstrating the importance that remote work is having in this part of the city.
Leisure
Restaurants and drinking areas of all kinds can be found a few steps from all accommodations.
Communications
In terms of communications, it is a neighborhood perfectly connected to the rest of the city, in addition to having a bus station.
Las Canteras Beach
One of the great advantages of La Isleta is Las Canteras Beach, the place of most meetups, and in addition to being a perfect space for practicing outdoor sports all year round.
EcoIsleta Coliving
Our small coliving community is located in La Isleta neighborhood. We consider ourselves a quiet space to work while having a good local impact in the neighborhood.
Remember
The Best Coliving in Las Palmas are all run by local owners, located in traditional houses and very focus on offering a community experience to their members…
High Season is between November and March, we recommend you book in advance during High Season, otherwise, it will be very difficult for you to find accommodation.
More information – about where to do sports in Las Palmas. How do remote workers get in shape in Las Palmas?
Las Palmas is a very safe city, with good infrastructure…
