The Canary Islands have active digital nomad communities, especially in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, southern Tenerife (El Médano and Costa Adeje) and Corralejo in Fuerteventura. Coworking spaces, coliving houses, online groups and regular meetups make it easy to meet people.
Where the communities are
| Place | Community style |
|---|---|
| Las Palmas | Large, international, many events |
| El Médano | Surf and kite, relaxed |
| Costa Adeje | Professionals, smaller |
| Corralejo | Surf-focused, small |
How to connect
- Join coworking spaces, which often run weekly lunches and talks.
- Look for nomad groups on social media and messaging apps for each island.
- Join activity-based groups: surfing, hiking, running, language exchanges.
- Stay in a coliving house for your first month.
Language exchanges
Spanish-English intercambios are a great way to meet locals and improve your Spanish.
Our verdict
Las Palmas offers the biggest community; smaller places offer closer-knit groups. Read Best Canary Island for Digital Nomads.