Island Life
Getting around, car hire, activities and community for people staying for months.
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Christmas and New Year in the Canary Islands as a Long-Stayer
Christmas and New Year in the Canary Islands: key dates, traditions, Three Kings, closures and tips for long-stay visitors.
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Island Hopping on a Long Stay: Ferries and Flights
Island hopping in the Canary Islands on a long stay: ferries vs flights, popular routes, car hire rules and tips.
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Volunteering in the Canary Islands During Winter
Volunteering in the Canary Islands during winter: animal shelters, clean-ups, food banks and what visitors need to know.
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Clubs, Classes and Groups for Expats in Gran Canaria
Clubs, classes and groups for expats and long-stayers in Gran Canaria: walking, Spanish, sports, volunteering and how to find them.
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Things to Do in Tenerife When You Stay for Months
Things to do in Tenerife on a long stay: weekly routines, hiking, markets, Spanish classes and monthly adventures across the island.
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Tenerife Bus Pass for Long Stays: How It Works
How the Tenerife Ten+ bus card works for long-stay visitors: buying, topping up, fares, resident schemes and useful routes.
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Monthly Car Hire in the Canary Islands: Cheapest Options
How to find cheap monthly car hire in the Canary Islands: booking tips, insurance, deposits, fuel policies and local companies.
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Do You Need a Car for a Winter in Tenerife? Monthly Car Hire vs Buses
Do you need a car for a winter in Tenerife? Buses vs monthly car hire compared, when a car makes sense and the hybrid approach.