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A Week in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as a Digital Nomad or Remote Worker: Where to Work, Eat & Socialise

A Week in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as a Digital Nomad or Remote Worker: Where to Work, Eat & Socialise

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is hands down one of the best places in Europe for digital nomads. Sunshine year-round, fast Wi-Fi, affordable living, and a strong international communityโ€”whatโ€™s not to love? But if itโ€™s your first time here, you might feel a little lost.

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Donโ€™t worry, Iโ€™ve got you covered. Hereโ€™s a one-week guide to settling in, getting productive, and making the most of your time in this amazing city.

Monday: Find Your Flow

Itโ€™s your first day, and you need to get into work mode. Skip the distractions and head to Un Lugar, the only 100% laptop-friendly cafรฉ in the city. Need more options? Luwak is another great spot with good coffee and a welcoming vibe.

ยฉ Un Lugar Cafรฉ
ยฉ Un Lugar Cafรฉ

After a productive day, itโ€™s time to unwind. How about sunset yoga with Sasha? Itโ€™s the perfect way to relax after staring at your screen all day (check Slack for details). Then grab dinner at Nรกkar or Napoli Miaโ€”two of my favourites with amazing food.

Beef sirloin with foie and potato cream at Restaurante Nakar ยฉ 2022 Live it up, Las Palmas!. All Rights Reserved.
Beef sirloin with foie and potato cream at Restaurante Nakar ยฉ 2022 Live it up, Las Palmas!. All Rights Reserved.

Tuesday: Socialise & Connect

Start your day with breakfast at La Picnicteria or Organic Jungle before diving into work. If youโ€™re serious about staying long-term, why not sign up for Spanish classes? ZunSรบn Academy offers in-person lessons, or you can study online with Corrivia for private tutoring.

La Picnicteria ยฉ 2024 - Live it up, Las Palmas!
La Picnicteria ยฉ 2024 – Live it up, Las Palmas!

By the evening, itโ€™s time to meet people! Every Tuesday at 8 PM, our community gathers at Bar San Remo for a casual meetup. Whether youโ€™re new or already settled, itโ€™s a great way to connect over drinks. You’ll meet other digital nomads, but also immigrants, locals, remote workers and the occasional tourist!

Ps. if you’re here in the Summer of 2025, we’re actually taking a short break from our community meetup! But fear not, there’s still a bunch of regulars going to the bar every week, between 8pm and 10pm.

Community meetup at Bar San Remo (May 2022) ยฉ 2023 Live it up, Las Palmas!. All Rights Reserved.
Community meetup at Bar San Remo (May 2022) ยฉ 2023 Live it up, Las Palmas!. All Rights Reserved.

Wednesday: Mid-Week Recharge

By now, youโ€™re in the groove. Need a fresh workspace? Try the popular Sky Coworking or switch it up at White Forest for a more focused workday. For lunch, head to Llรฉvame Al Huertoโ€”they also have excellent vegetarian options.

Llevame al Huerto ยฉ 2024 - Live it up, Las Palmas!. All Rights Reserved.
Llevame al Huerto ยฉ 2024 – Live it up, Las Palmas!. All Rights Reserved.

If you want to treat yourself, grab a sweet or savoury treat from Bakery de Stefanoโ€”their cookies and (flat) croissants are legendary.

ยฉ Bakery de Stefano

In the evening, head to Paddyโ€™s Anchor, an Irish pub where you can also catch live sports.


Thursday: Another Great Night to Meet People

Set up your laptop at Luwak for breakfast and a relaxed work session. For lunch, try Tasca Galileo, a great spot for local flavours and just a few minutes away from Luwak.

Croquettes at Tasca Galileo ยฉ 2023 Live it up, Las Palmas!. All Rights Reserved.
Fried mushrooms stuffed with shrimp at Tasca Galileo ยฉ 2023 Live it up, Las Palmas!. All Rights Reserved.

The real fun starts in the evening. Head to Somos Costeros at 7 PM for the Thursday meetupโ€”another great weekly event to meet new people in a relaxed setting. Afterward, grab dinner at Pachichi or La Quilla, two must-try local restaurants in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Chorizo all' infierno at Bodegรณn Pachichi ยฉ 2023 Live it up, Las Palmas!. All Rights Reserved.
Chorizo all’ infierno at Bodegรณn Pachichi ยฉ 2023 Live it up, Las Palmas!. All Rights Reserved.

Friday: Live Music & Weekend Vibes

Friday means youโ€™ve earned a break! Treat yourself to a long breakfast at Mar Gastrotasca, then work from Emetรฉ Coworking to finish the week strong.

ยฉ 2024, al golpito
ยฉ 2024, al golpito coworking (closed for business since June 2025)

When the sun sets, get ready for live music at Imaginarioโ€”one of the best spots in town for great vibes and performances. They have live music every Friday and Saturday, making it a top place to kickstart your weekend.

Karaoke community meetup at Imaginario ยฉ 2019 Live it up, Las Palmas!. All Rights Reserved.
Karaoke community meetup at Imaginario ยฉ 2019 Live it up, Las Palmas!. All Rights Reserved.

Saturday: Adventure Time!

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria isnโ€™t just about workโ€”youโ€™re on a paradise island, so make the most of it! Start your Saturday with a surf lesson. If surfing isnโ€™t your thing, there are hiking trips every Saturday and Sundayโ€”an amazing way to explore Gran Canariaโ€™s stunning landscapes. Make sure to heck our #hiking channel in Slack for more information.

Hike to Playa de Gรผigรผรญ ยฉ 2023 Live it up, Las Palmas!. All Rights Reserved.
Hike to Playa de Gรผigรผรญ ยฉ 2023 Live it up, Las Palmas!. All Rights Reserved.

After an active day, grab dinner at Kop Kun for delicious Thai food. Then, if youโ€™re up for it, enjoy another round of live music at Imaginario.


Sunday: Relax & Recharge

Sunday is for chilling, but nothing beats the Beach & Volleyball Meetup at 5 PM. Even if you donโ€™t play, itโ€™s a great way to meet people in a casual setting.

ยฉ Live it up, Las Palmas! (Not a picture of the actual meetup)

Want to make your stay in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria longer? Nowโ€™s a good time to start looking for accommodation. Check out Las Palmas Nomadic Living (private apartments/studios), RePeople, Coliving 1907, Macaw25, or EcoIsleta for different styles of living.

ยฉ Coliving 1907
ยฉ Coliving 1907

Final Tip: Join Slack Before You Arrive!

If youโ€™re coming to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as a digital nomad, join the Slack community before you arrive. You can ask any questions, get recommendations, and connect with people instantlyโ€”no question is too much!


Thatโ€™s itโ€”your one-week roadmap to getting settled in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Work hard, meet amazing people, and enjoy everything this city has to offer. Who knows? You might never want to leave!

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EcoIsleta: A Sustainable Coliving Experience in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

If you are looking for a place to work remotely and live in a community that cares about the environment, you might want to check out EcoIsleta, a coliving space located in the heart of La Isleta, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

In this blog post, we will tell you more about EcoIsleta, its mission, its facilities, its community, and its activities. We hope to inspire you to join this amazing project and experience the ecovida (eco-life) in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

What Is EcoIsleta?

 ยฉ EcoIsleta Coliving

EcoIsleta is a project that was born in 2019 with the aim of creating a sustainable community in La Isleta, a historic and lively neighborhood in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

The founders of EcoIsleta are passionate about ecology, social justice, and local development. They wanted to offer a different way of living and working in the city, based on proximity, respect, and collaboration.

 ยฉ EcoIsleta Coliving

Tienda EcoIsleta

 ยฉ Tienda EcoIsleta

The ecostore is a shop where you can find fresh and local products, such as fruits, vegetables, cheese, bread, eggs, honey, and more. You can also buy bulk and organic products, such as cereals, legumes, nuts, seeds, spices, oils, vinegars, etc.

 ยฉ Tienda EcoIsleta

The ecostore aims to promote a healthy and sustainable lifestyle, reducing waste and supporting local farmers and producers. You can also find eco-friendly products for your personal care and household cleaning.

EcoIsleta Coliving

The eco coliving is the perfect space for remote workers and digital nomads who want to work and live in a community from paradise. It is located in a renovated building with seven rooms (four single and three double), three bathrooms, two terraces, a kitchen, a living room, a library, and a coworking area.

 ยฉ EcoIsleta Coliving

The eco coliving offers high-speed wifi, local guides, free surfboards and bikes, unlimited coffee in the coworking area, cleaning service for common areas, onboarding with a local guide, organic and fair trade products (coffee, amenities, cleaning), family treatment, washer and dryer for free, community events and connection with the neighborhood.

 ยฉ EcoIsleta Coliving

The eco coliving is based on common values of sustainability. The residents are encouraged to interact with each other and with the locals, to contribute to the well-being of the environment and the society.

The prices for the eco coliving are between โ‚ฌ22 – โ‚ฌ39 per day (depending on the room).

Why Choose EcoIsleta?

EcoIsleta is not just a place to stay. It is a place to live. By choosing EcoIsleta, you are choosing to be part of a community that cares about the planet and the people. You are choosing to support a local project that aims to make a positive impact on the world.

EcoIsleta is also a place to enjoy. You can enjoy the comfort of your room, the facilities of the coliving space, the quality of the products from the ecostore, and the variety of activities, organized by the owners.

 ยฉ EcoIsleta Coliving

EcoIsleta is a place to work, live, and have fun in a sustainable way. If you are interested in joining this project, you can contact them through their website: https://ecoisleta.com/ The owner, Jonatan is also a valued member of our community and you can find him in Slack.