Las Canteras
The seafront promenade along Las Palmas' famous city beach.
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Digimad score
8.1
Very good
Best for Beach + Sea views
About
The Las Canteras promenade stretches for about three kilometres along a beach sheltered by a natural reef, which makes swimming calm most of the year. Living here means sea views, morning runs and terraces, with the shopping streets of Santa Catalina nearby. It is the most sought-after area of the city, so expect higher rents and more visitors.
Las Canteras at a glance
Internet
Fibre is widely available and coworking spaces are well equipped. The Canaries have their own submarine cable links, so connections to Europe are good.
Monthly budget
$2,300/mo comfortable, $1,500 lean
Best months
Apr, May, Jun, Sep
Community
Medium nomad density, fair English
Key points
A calm city beach protected by a natural reef
Promenade for running, walking and terraces
Shops, restaurants and the Santa Catalina area close by
Suits you if
Seaside, active and international
You want to wake up facing the ocean and swim every day
Neighbourhood character
Cost of living
USD
Lean
$1,500/mo
Shared housing, local food
Comfortable
$2,300/mo
Private one-bed, coworking
Premium
$3,800/mo
Central, frequent dining
Local currency
EUR
Seafront flats are in high demand and command a clear premium. A flat one or two streets back is often much cheaper and quieter.
Internet & connectivity
Fixed line
Not verified
Mobile
Not verified
eSIM
Supported
Reliability
GoodPublic Wi-Fi
FairPower stability
GoodFibre is widely available and coworking spaces are well equipped. The Canaries have their own submarine cable links, so connections to Europe are good.
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Nomad community
Nomad density
MediumEnglish
FairMeeting people
Coworking spaces and community groups organise regular events, surf sessions and hikes, and the Nomad City conference has been held here. Newcomers find company quickly.
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.
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Safety
Emergency 112
At night
GoodSolo female
GoodPetty crime
GoodCommon scams
Bag theft on the beach and at busy terraces, and rental listings that ask for money before a visit
Las Palmas is safe overall. Watch your things on the beach, and be more careful around the port area at night.
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Healthcare
Pharmacies
GoodPublic system
Residents registered with social security use the public system, including the Doctor Negrín university hospital. Visitors should have private insurance.
Private care
Several private hospitals and clinics, used to international patients, with English spoken in many practices.
Insurance
Make sure your insurance covers the Canary Islands and evacuation to the mainland if needed. Telework visa holders need cover with no co-payments.
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Getting around
Walkability
GoodPublic transport
FairAirports
- LPAGran Canaria Airport
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.
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Climate & seasons
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.
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Watch out for
Rents are among the highest in Las Palmas and terraces are busy