Live it up, Las Palmas!

Your people. Your island. Your plans.

If you’re new to Gran Canaria, this is the thing you wish you’d found sooner. Live it up, Las Palmas! is where digital nomads, remote workers, Canarios, immigrants and long-stayers swap tips, ask questions, and turn “just visiting” into something way better. If you’re wondering where the good stuff starts, it’s probably here. You’ll find the sign-up link in this article.

💛 Where Island Life Begins

This isn’t just a social group. It’s how Gran Canaria starts feeling like your island, not just your destination.

💬 Slack: Your Daily Lifeline

Our private Slack group connects you to thousands of people across the island. Ask questions, share leads, and make things happen.

📅 Events All Over the Island

From hikes in the hills to beach meetups and rooftop drinks, our events bring Gran Canaria to life — one plan at a time.

🧠 Island Life, Made Easier

Looking for a flat, co-working spot, hiking buddy or tax tip? Our members help each other figure it out, fast.

🙌 Open, Friendly and Real

New here? You’re not alone. This is the most welcoming community on the island, whether you’re here for a week or a year.

📲 Your Guide to Gran Canaria

Our website is your go-to for local tips, events, guides, and member perks. It’s the island cheat sheet you didn’t know you needed.

What Community Members Say

We could go on about how helpful, friendly and fun this community is… but we’ll let our members do the talking. Here’s what people are saying after joining Live it up, Las Palmas! and jumping into island life.

Great community very well organised, basically everything you need to improve your quality of life in Las Palmas 🙂
Thanks Nelly for facilitating it

Sébastien Lucu
August 26, 2024

Du bist ein Nomade und verbringst einige Zeit auf Gran Canaria, vorwiegend in Las Palmas?
Oder Du bist hierhin ausgewandert? Dann ist das die richtige Seite für Dich! Die Community und die Gründerin sind das Beste, was mir passieren konnte! Von der Anmeldung als Residente, Steuerberater finden, Handwerker suchen, bishin… read more

Freizeit und hilfreiche Tipps für Familien, Discounts bei Unternehmen. Veranstaltungstipps rund um Gran Canaria.

Ich könnte Stunden so weiter machen, aber findet es doch einfach selbst heraus!

Mola Mola Coworking
August 26, 2024
Great community, very well organised 🙂

Constantin P
July 3, 2025

Best community on Gran Canaria! Lot’s of kind people, helpful. Basically everything you need you can find there.

Gorzkowski Piotr
November 26, 2024
Amazing community, I had never seen such a well organized and resourceful space in any other country where I lived before, excellent go-to platform when first arriving in the island, either for short term stay or longer term plans. Thanks Nelly for offering such an incredible space 🙂

Aram Gassama
September 26, 2024

Great community if you are looking to meet new people and go to meetups

elise van soest
July 27, 2024
Du bist ein Nomade und verbringst einige Zeit auf Gran Canaria, vorwiegend in Las Palmas?
Oder Du bist hierhin ausgewandert? Dann ist das die richtige Seite für Dich! Die Community und die Gründerin sind das Beste, was mir passieren konnte! Von der Anmeldung als Residente, Steuerberater finden, Handwerker suchen, bishin… read more

Freizeit und hilfreiche Tipps für Familien, Discounts bei Unternehmen. Veranstaltungstipps rund um Gran Canaria.

Ich könnte Stunden so weiter machen, aber findet es doch einfach selbst heraus!

Mola Mola Coworking
August 17, 2024

Best online community for Gran Canaria, with all you need to know about vacationing or living in Gran Canarias! Thanks Nelly !!!

Jef Barrett
September 26, 2024
The best community ever! This is you go to place if you plan on meeting new people and get to know Gran Canaria and life here a bit better.

Vanja Jankovic
March 26, 2025

Great community very well organised, basically everything you need to improve your quality of life in Las Palmas 🙂
Thanks Nelly for facilitating it

Sébastien Lucu
August 13, 2024
If you’re a traveler of digital Nomad want to enjoy your time in Las Palmas this community will take your time in the island to the next level

Thank Nelly for creating this wonderful community 🫶🏽😉

Sidi Benawf
August 22, 2024

A least half of the appeal of Las Palmas for remote workers and digital nomads is rooted in this community. It’s the best I’ve seen so far in terms of how well it is organised, structured and nurtured. It offers excellent opportunities to meet new people and explore the island.

Darya Kamkalova
November 29, 2025
Great community if you are looking to meet new people and go to meetups

elise van soest
August 26, 2024

Amazing community! If you are thinking of coming to live and work in Las Palmas this is the only community you need to be in.

Richard Clarke
September 29, 2025
If you’re a traveler of digital Nomad want to enjoy your time in Las Palmas this community will take your time in the island to the next level

Thank Nelly for creating this wonderful community 🫶🏽😉

Sidi Benawf
August 26, 2024