Long Stays in the Canary Islands — Digital Nomad & Expat Living
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Where to Base Yourself
Top Long-Stay
Destinations
Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Las Palmas has emerged as one of Europe's top digital nomad destinations — a proper city of 380,000 with a 3km city beach, UNESCO old town, and fibre internet throughout. Monthly rents are 40% below Barcelona, and the city has a thriving international community.
Spain's Digital Nomad Visa allows non-EU citizens to live and work remotely for up to 5 years.
Monthly Rent
€900–€1,800
Internet
Fibre 600Mbps+
Coworking
15+ spaces
Costa Adeje / Los Cristianos
Tenerife's south coast offers the most developed long-stay infrastructure in the archipelago — luxury villas with private pools, international schools, private medical clinics, and a marina. Popular with British and German retirees, and increasingly with Canadian remote workers.
EU residents can stay indefinitely. Canadians can stay 90 days visa-free; the Digital Nomad Visa extends this.
Monthly Rent
€1,200–€3,500
Internet
Fibre 300Mbps+
Coworking
8+ spaces
Puerto del Carmen
Lanzarote's main resort town is quieter and more affordable than Tenerife or Gran Canaria, making it ideal for retirees and those seeking a slower pace. The 5km beach promenade, excellent diving, and UNESCO biosphere setting attract a discerning long-stay crowd.
Lanzarote's lower cost of living makes it particularly attractive for retirees on fixed incomes.
Monthly Rent
€800–€1,600
Internet
Fibre 300Mbps+
Coworking
5+ spaces
Corralejo
Fuerteventura's most vibrant town attracts surfers, kitesurfers, and active travellers seeking long stays at the most affordable prices in the archipelago. Corralejo has a genuine town feel with local markets, independent restaurants, and a strong international community.
Fuerteventura offers the best value for money for long stays in the Canary Islands.
Monthly Rent
€700–€1,400
Internet
Fibre 200Mbps+
Coworking
4+ spaces
Practical Guide
Visas, Costs & Living
Spain Digital Nomad Visa
Non-EU remote workers earning €2,160+/month can apply for Spain's Digital Nomad Visa — valid for 1 year, renewable up to 5 years. Canary Islands residents pay a reduced 19% income tax rate (vs 47% in mainland Spain).
Visa-Free for Canadians
Canadian passport holders can stay in Spain (and the Canary Islands) for up to 90 days within any 180-day period without a visa. For longer stays, the Digital Nomad Visa or Non-Lucrative Visa are the main options.
Healthcare
The Canary Islands have excellent public and private healthcare. Private health insurance for a healthy adult costs €60–€120/month and gives access to English-speaking doctors and same-day appointments.
Cost of Living
Monthly costs for a comfortable single person: €1,400–€2,200 (rent + food + transport + leisure). A couple can live very well on €2,500–€3,500/month — roughly 35% less than equivalent living in Toronto.
Relocation Support
Long Stay
Packages
Soft Landing
1 month
From CAD $3,200
- Furnished apartment
- Airport pickup
- SIM card & fibre setup
- Welcome orientation
- Emergency contact
Extended Stay
3 months
From CAD $7,800
- Furnished apartment
- Airport pickup
- SIM card & fibre setup
- Welcome orientation
- Visa guidance
- Bank account assistance
- Monthly check-in
Relocation Package
6–12 months
From CAD $14,500
- Curated apartment search
- Lease negotiation
- Visa application support
- Bank & NIE number
- Healthcare registration
- School search (families)
- Dedicated concierge
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