Why Tenerife Is the Canary Islands’ Best-Kept Secret for Coliving and Remote Work
The Canary Islands are quickly becoming one of Europe’s most desirable destinations for digital nomads and remote workers. With year-round sunshine, EU residency perks, and a growing number of coliving spaces, the archipelago offers a unique blend of lifestyle and productivity.
And at the heart of it all is Tenerife—the largest island, and arguably the most versatile. From volcanic mountains to surf beaches to fast-growing nomad communities, Tenerife is the ideal launchpad for a creative, location-independent lifestyle.
At Nomadhut, we believe Tenerife is more than just a winter escape. It’s a foundation for a new kind of living.
Why Remote Workers and Founders Are Moving to Tenerife
1. Year-Round Spring Weather
Tenerife is famous for its eternal spring, with temperatures hovering between 20–26°C (68–79°F) all year. If you’re looking for a destination that supports mental clarity and outdoor living every month of the year, this is it.
2. Affordable, EU-Based Living
Unlike Lisbon or Barcelona, Tenerife still offers relatively low costs of living—especially outside the tourist-heavy south. That makes it ideal for remote workers and startup founders extending their runway without leaving the European Union.
3. Active Digital Nomad and Coliving Scene
Tenerife is home to a growing number of coworking and coliving spaces, particularly in places like Santa Cruz, La Laguna, and surf towns like El Médano. Communities are forming around shared values: sustainability, creativity, entrepreneurship, and freedom.
4. Great Internet and Infrastructure
Fast fiber connections, a solid mobile network, and reliable transport links (including two airports) make Tenerife surprisingly well-equipped for remote work—despite its off-grid appearance on the map.
5. Nature That Recharges You
From the volcanic peak of Mount Teide to the ancient forests of Anaga, Tenerife offers a wide variety of landscapes and microclimates. Surf in the morning, hike in the afternoon, and watch the stars from the mountains at night—all on the same day.
Why Nomadhut Chose Tenerife for Its First Coliving Hub
At Nomadhut, we’re creating a global network of coliving spaces for entrepreneurs, creatives, and remote workers who want to live more intentionally, affordably, and collaboratively. Tenerife was an obvious first choice:
- It’s beautiful but underhyped, avoiding the over-saturation of places like Lisbon or Bali.
- It offers affordable real estate with long-term growth potential, making it ideal for our crowdfunded, equity-based model.
- It has a small but growing community of people actively shaping the future of work and life.
Our first site, in Bajamar, La Laguna, is a converted hotel just steps from natural pools, trails, and surf. We’re building it out as a live/work sanctuary for deep focus, collaboration, and creativity.
Where to Base Yourself in Tenerife
Here are a few standout areas on the island for remote workers and potential coliving:
- Bajamar/La Laguna – Peaceful, green, and local in feel. Close to universities, trails, and surf, with fewer tourists than the south. This is where Nomadhut’s first coliving hub is located.
- Santa Cruz – The capital, offering more urban amenities and connections while still near nature.
- El Médano – A kitesurfing hotspot with a laid-back international vibe. Smaller in size but growing in popularity.
- Puerto de la Cruz – A charming northern town with ocean views, botanical gardens, and a slightly older expat crowd.
A Launchpad to the Rest of the Canary Islands
Tenerife is also a perfect base for exploring the rest of the Canary Islands, each with its own vibe and nomad potential:
- Gran Canaria – Known for Las Palmas, its coworking scene, and mild winter sun.
- La Palma & La Gomera – Quiet and lush, ideal for writers, researchers, and slow-living creatives.
- Fuerteventura – A kitesurfing and desert-lover’s paradise.
With ferry and flight connections, Nomadhut envisions a network of coliving spaces across the Canary Islands, where members can move fluidly between islands as they work, rest, and build.
Want to live, create, and connect in Tenerife?
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