Guanarteme sits at the western end of Las Canteras beach, where the waves are better for surfing and the atmosphere is more local. Streets are full of small flats, surf schools and cafés, and many coworking spaces and nomad houses are within walking distance. It is lively without being touristy, but parking is difficult and some buildings are old.

• Direct access to the surfing end of Las Canteras

• Coworking spaces and cafés within walking distance

• Large community of remote workers in the area

Surfy, local and social

• You want to surf before work and be surrounded by other remote workers

Popular with newcomers, so furnished rentals go fast and prices have risen. Look a few streets back from the beach for more space for the money.

Fibre is widely available and coworking spaces are well equipped. The Canaries have their own submarine cable links, so connections to Europe are good.

One of the oldest and most established nomad communities in Europe, mixed with a lively local city. Spanish helps a lot outside the international bubble.

Las Palmas is safe overall. Watch your things on the beach, and be more careful around the port area at night.

The city bus network (guaguas) is good, and global buses connect the airport and the rest of the island. A car is useful for exploring, and flights reach the other islands and the mainland easily.

Atlantic island climate

Mild and stable all year, with more clouds in the north of the island in summer and more sun in the south. Calima episodes can bring dust and heat for a few days.

• Some flats are small, dark or damp, so visit before signing

• Geography and destination overviewWikipedia2026-10-07

Last reviewed 2026-10-07