Guides | Life in Canary Islands

Canary Islands Winter on a Pension: Can You Afford It?

Can you afford a Canary Islands winter on a pension? Monthly budgets for singles and couples, UK pension tips and ways to save.

What the Canary Islands holiday rental law 6/2025 means for winter visitors: supply, prices, registration and how to adapt.

Spain digital nomad visa 2026 in the Canary Islands: income threshold, requirements, application routes and tax.

Lanzarote weather in winter: temperatures, wind, rain, sea temperature and the most sheltered beaches for winter visitors.

Is Puerto de la Cruz right for your winter? Honest pros and cons on weather, rent, damp, hills and lifestyle for long-stay visitors.

When does a long stay make you tax resident in Spain? The 183-day rule, economic interests, family test and the UK-Spain tax treaty.

English-speaking doctors and clinics in Tenerife: private international clinics, public health centres, hospitals and emergencies.

Which supermarket is cheapest in the Canary Islands? Mercadona, HiperDino, Lidl, Spar and local markets compared for long-stay visitors.

Seasonal rental contracts in Spain explained for winter visitors: what to include, deposits, registration and how they differ from holiday lets.

Spain non-lucrative visa 2026 for retirees: income requirements, health insurance, tax residency and whether it suits a winter stay.