Spain (Spanish: España, [esˈpaɲa] (listen)), formally the Kingdom of Spain^[13] (Spanish: Reino de España),^[a][b] is a country in Southwestern Europe with some pockets of territory in the Mediterranean Sea, offshore in the Atlantic Ocean and across the Strait of Gibraltar.^[13] Its continental European territory is situated on the Iberian Peninsula, and its insular territory includes the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, several small islands in the Alboran Sea and the Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean. The Spanish territory also includes the African semi-exclaves of Ceuta, Melilla and Peñon de Vélez across the Strait of Gibraltar.^[14][h] The country’s mainland is bordered to the south by the British overseas territory of Gibraltar, to the south and east by the Mediterranean Sea; to the north by France, Andorra and the Bay of Biscay; and to the west by Portugal and the Atlantic Ocean.

With an area of 505,990 km² (195,360 sq mi), Spain is the largest country in Southern Europe, the second-largest country in Western Europe and the European Union, and the fourth-largest country by area on the European continent. With a population exceeding 47.4 million, Spain is the sixth-most populous country in Europe, and the fourth-most populous country in the European Union. Spain’s capital and largest city is Madrid; other major urban areas include Barcelona, Valencia, Seville, Zaragoza, Málaga, Murcia, Palma de Mallorca, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and Bilbao.

Source: Spain, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Spain&oldid=1053065595 (last visited Nov. 2, 2021).

Canary Islands

The Canary Islands (/kəˈnɛəri/; Spanish: Canarias, pronounced [kaˈnaɾjas]), also known informally as the Canaries, is a Spanish archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean, in a region known as Macaronesia. At their closest point to the African mainland, they are 100 kilometres (62 miles) west of Morocco. They are the southernmost of the autonomous communities of Spain, and are located in the African Tectonic Plate. The archipelago is economically and politically European, and is part of the European Union.^[4][5]

The eight main islands are (from largest to smallest in area) Tenerife, Fuerteventura, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, La Palma, La Gomera, El Hierro and La Graciosa. The archipelago includes many smaller islands and islets, including Alegranza, Isla de Lobos, Montaña Clara, Roque del Oeste, and Roque del Este. It also includes a number of rocks, including those of Salmor, Fasnia, Bonanza, Garachico, and Anaga. In ancient times, the island chain was often referred to as “the Fortunate Isles”.^[6] The Canary Islands are the southernmost region of Spain, and the largest and most populous archipelago of Macaronesia.^[7] Because of their location, the Canary Islands have historically been considered a bridge between the four continents of Africa, North America, South America, and Europe.^[8]

Source: Canary Islands, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Canary_Islands&oldid=1051805699 (last visited Nov. 2, 2021).

Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria (UK: /ˌɡræn kəˈnɛəriə, -ˈnɑːr-/, US: /ˌɡrɑːn kəˈnɑːriə, -ˈnɛər-/;^[2][3] Spanish pronunciation: [ɡɾaŋ kaˈnaɾja]), also Grand Canary Island, is the third largest and second most populous island of the Canary Islands,^[4] an archipelago off the Atlantic coast of Northwest Africa which is part of Spain. As of 2019 the island had a population of 851,231 that constitutes approximately 40% of the population of the archipelago. Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the capital of the island, is the biggest city of the Canary Islands and the ninth of Spain.

Gran Canaria is located in the Atlantic Ocean in a region known as Macaronesia about 150 kilometres (93 mi) off the northwestern coast of Africa and about 1,350 km (840 mi) from Europe.^[5] With an area of 1,560 km² (602 sq. mi)^[6] and an altitude of 1,956 m (6,417 ft) at Morro de la Agujereada, Gran Canaria is the third largest island of the archipelago in both area and altitude. Gran Canaria is also the third most populated island in Spain.^[7]

Source: Gran Canaria, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Gran_Canaria&oldid=1051736195 (last visited Nov. 2, 2021).

Coworking spaces and Coliving spaces on Gran Canaria

Dojo Coworking

Short info: Trendy, bright space, which was opened only a few months ago, mixed crowd, top furnished.

Prices: 15€/day , 120€/month (08:00-20:00); 150€/month with 24h access.

Co-Living: No

Address: Calle Eduardo Benot 53

District: Puerto; right next to Mercado del Puerto and 2 minutes from Canteras beach near Puntilla

Website: https://dojocoworking.es/en

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#hashtag Workspace

Short info: Since fall 2017 you can cowork here stately. The space is housed in an old city villa in Vegueta, the oldest part of Las Palmas, and is open daily from 09:00 – 19:00. The price/quality ratio is one of the best in the city.

Prices: 10€/day , 50€/week, 99€/month;

Co-living: No

Address: Calle Juan de Quesada 22

District: Vegueta, 5 minutes to the cathedral, not close to the beach;

Website: http://www.hashtagworkspace.com

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Talleres Palermo

Short info: One of the most beautiful and unusual CoWorking Spaces in the city is located in a converted old carpentry. The concept includes a bar, a decoration store and the workspace with 20 individual spaces and 8 offices in a studio almost 9 meters high.

Prices: 12€/day , 120€/month, own offices from 350€/month;

Co-living: No

Address: Calle Republica Dominica 18

District: Guanarteme, 5 minutes to the surf beach Cicer and 3 minutes to the central shopping street Mesa y Lopez

Website: https://tallerespalermo.es

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REstation

Short info: Also just opened CoWorking & CoLiving space; relatively small, but very familiar, super friendly operator couple.

Prices: CoWorking only 50€/week , 150€/month; CoWorking including CoLiving: 35€/day , 245€/week;

Co-Living: yes; also teamstay up to 20 people;

Address: Calle Lucas Fernández Navarro 32

Update 06.11.2021 I visited this address and it it no longer there.

District: Quietly located in Guanarteme, about 5 minutes from Canteras Beach

Webseite: http://restation.co

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RePeople (formerly: CoWorking C)

Short info: Also just opened CoWorking & CoLiving space; relatively small, but very familiar, super friendly operator couple.

Prices: CoWorking only 50€/week , 150€/month; CoWorking including CoLiving: 35€/day , 245€/week;

Co-Living: yes; also teamstay up to 20 people;

Address: Calle Lucas Fernández Navarro 32

Update 06.11.2021 I visited this address and it is no longer there.

District: Quietly located in Guanarteme, about 5 minutes from Canteras Beach

Webseite: https://www.repeople.co/en

Nuestros Colivings​

No importa qué ubicación elijas, te sentirás como en casa cuando te unas a nuestra comunidad. Elige el espacio que mejor se adapte a tus necesidades y forma parte de una comunidad activa de teletrabajadores.

The Roof

Un ático con 7 habitaciones y una azotea muy amplia. ¡Te costará marcharte! DESCUBRE THE ROOF Tour Virtual

The Mansion

Una vivienda exclusiva con 7 habitaciones con baño privado, un gran espacio exterior y una azotea con vistas impresionantes. DESCUBRE THE MANSION Tour Virtual

The Artisans

El lugar perfecto para que creativos e innovadores creen juntos. Disfruta de una villa de 3 habitaciones y un apartamento que comparten un makerspace y una terraza preciosa al aire libre. DESCUBRE THE ARTISANS

Mozart

Un hotel boutique que se ha convertido en un coliving premium con 5 habitaciones con baño ensuite. DESCUBRE MOZART

Source: https://www.repeople.co/coliving loaded 06.11.2021

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La Pecera

Brief info: New CoWorking Space with few places; detailed information must be obtained by mail (info@lapeceracoworking.com).

Prices: no info

Co-Living: No

Address: Calle Republica Dominica 3, Local F.

District: Guanarteme, about 7 minutes from Canteras beach

Webseite: http://lapeceracoworking.com

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The House

Info: Mega-beautiful space in an old city villa near the old town with a spectacular roof terrace; also many locals, so perfect for learning Spanish.

Prices: 12€/day , 110€/month;

Co-living: no

Address: Calle Travieso 10

District: Triana, just behind the main shopping street of the city, unfortunately far away from the beach

Webseite: https://the-house.eu

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Soppa de Azul

Short info: A colorful CoWorking Space with a large share of artists running mini-studios in the large basement; super atmosphere and absolutely quiet location; not for hardcore digitals.

Prices: 15€/day, 125€/month (09:00-20:00), 150€/month (24h access);

Co-living: No

Address: Calle Américo Vespucio 68

District: La Isleta, the up-and-coming in-district right at the end of town, 5 minutes to Canteras beach and Mercado del Puerto

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Webseite: http://www.soppadeazul.com

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SWAP Coworking

Short info: Large space with many different pricings and desk types, unfortunately a bit lost in a rather uninteresting part of town for digital nomads.

Prices: 130€/month, own offices from 210€/month;

Co-living: No

Address: Calle Obispo Encina 19

District: Ciudad Jardin, between Las Canteras & Centro

Webseite: http://www.swapcoworking.com

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Palet Express

Short info: Large space with many different pricings and desk types, unfortunately a bit lost in a rather uninteresting part of town for digital nomads.

Prices: 130€/month, own offices from 210€/month;

Co-living: No

Address: Calle Obispo Encina 19

District: Ciudad Jardin, between Las Canteras & Centro

Webseite: http://www.paletexpresscajasiete.com

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Go Coworking

Short info: The newest addition in Las Palmas will open only on 02.05. 2017, a look at the ultra-modern space is certainly worthwhile;

Prices: 13€/day , from 122€/month;

Co-living: No

Address: Calle Viera y Clavijo 33

Location: Triana, in the commercial center of the city.

Webseite: http://gocoworking.es

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Work-Labs

Quick info: The new arrival in 2019 is ideally located for all digital nomads who value work-life balance: Right next to Las Palmaslargest and most modern fitness center GO FIT and only 2 minutes away from the citys own surf beach La Cicer. The 400 square meter space has 45 seats, a quiet room, 3 call boxes and a kitchenette. In addition, numerous social events are offered, surf equipment is of course also available on site.

Update 06.11.2021: I visited this place. Workers there are satisfied.

Perfect location, only one minute from Las Canteras beach.

Contact details:

Adress: C. Bolivia, 11, 35010 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spanien

WhatsApp +34 669 64 95 75

Home

Staff is only available Monday through Friday.

Book a ticket, then you get a code to access the premises.

Prices: 15€/day, 150€/month;

Co-Living: Yes, more info on request.

Address: Calle Bolivia 11

District: Guanarteme, 2 minutes to the beach

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Webseite: https://work-labs.org/

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AX Business

Brief info: Modern furnished offices available for rent starting at one hour, shared desks and virtual offices also available;

Prices: No info

Co-living: No

Address: Calle Buenos Aires 3

Location: Triana, in the heart of the city

Webseite: http://axbusiness.com/

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Coworking B im Parque Tecnológico

Short info: THE space for startups with multiple team members; Unbeatable price, best networking opportunities and if you’re lucky, also funded ; for digital nomads the space is rather nothing due to the location;

Prices: 15€/day , 135€/month;

Co-Living: No

Address: Avenida de La Feria 1

Location: Tamaraceite, a 20-minute bus ride from downtown

Webseite: http://incubegc.com/

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Translated from the German original: https://lavidacanaria.de/digitales-leben/coworking-spaces-in-las-palmas loaded 03.11.2021

Coworking Neptuno

Calle Alférez Provisional, Las Palmas, Spain

Coworking is a work space that offers all the comfort one can look for in order to work comfortably. Guests or local people can take advantage of this space for meetings or to share work experiences. Spaces of this type are being very successful, as they create communities and organise events that facilitate connections between guests, but also between locals.

Coworking is a work space that offers all the comfort one can look for in order to work comfortably. Guests or local people can take advantage of this space for meetings or to share work experiences. Spaces of this type are being very successful, as they create communities and organise events that facilitate connections between guests, but also between locals.

The Coworking Neptuno offers:
– 24/7 service
– 10 tables (4 singles, 6 work places)
– Meeting room
– Printers
– Wireless internet connection (Fiber optic) and cable
– Toilets
– Bar

24/7 Member Access

Opening Hours

Mon-Fri 24 HoursSat 24 Hours Sun 24 Hours

#People	Duration	Price	Access Hours	Availability
1	1 Day	EUR 20	24 Hours	Enquire
1	1 Week	EUR 120	24 Hours	Enquire
1	1 Month	EUR 200	24 Hours	Enquire

Amenities

Classic Basics

• High-Speed WiFi
• Air Conditioning

Relax Zones

• Lounge / Chill-out Area
• Outdoor Terrace
• Swimming Pool

Catering

• Free Drinking Water
• Alcohol available for purchase
• Snacks Available for Purchase
• Onsite Restaurant

Seating

• Ergonomic Chairs

Equipment

• Printer
• Projector
• Professional Lighting Equipment

Facilities

• Showers
• Event Space For Rent

Cool Stuff

• Pool Table
• Gym
• Board Games

Transportation

• Free parking on premise
• 5 Minute Walk From Public Transit

Accessibility

• 24hr member access

Caffeine Fix

• Free Tea
• Onsite Cafe
• Coffee For Purchase

Remote Workers Village

• Availability starting October ´21 until May ´22 
• Coworking Space available 24/7 with high speed internet * ( speed test below) 
• Mifi devices on demand for unlimited wireless connectivity ( Not included in price) 
• Community driven events, meetups, and activities to discover the island.  
• Amazing Swimming Pool and gardens
• Rental Car on demand with special monthly rates 
• Each villa includes :
  • Double bedroom 
  • Private bathroom 
  • Kitchenette
  • Private Workspace 
  • Living Room
  • Terrace & Sun beds 

https://l.repeople.co/remote_workers_village-0

Journey to Gran Canaria 06.-09.11.2021

On my journey to Gran Canaria, Canary islands, Spain I learned a lot about the situation here.

Las Palmas is the capital of the island and offers the nice flair of a Spanish style big city.

Many Spaniards are full of fear of covid. They wear their masks anywhere inside and also outside on the street.

Many peoole drive alone in their car and wear a mask.
You are obliged to wear a mask when you enter a restaurant. You can sit at the table without mask.
The Spanish term for mask is masqueria and it seems a little bit like carneval to me.

There are many coworking and coliving spaces in the whole city.

No matter where you live, you can reach one of the beaches easily by walking.

Las Canteras beach is the nicer beach for swimming but very small when the tide comes in.

The other beach Playa de las Alcavaneras is not so nice for swimming because there are many boats and the big port nearby.

But this is the only place with a beach volleyball field and some volleyball players I could find.

The weather in Las Palmas is a lot different than in the south of the island.

Due to the mountains, the clouds stay in the north so that the sun only comes out in the afternoon.

This is why I travelled on to Maspalomas in the very south.

I walked along the famous Playa del ingles and reached the Maspalomas lighthouse after sunset.

The dunes of Maspalomas are a natural reserve for seldom birds.

The dunes look lika a real desert and they also offer camel tours through the “desert”.

There is no volleyball field in Maspalomas. However, the coliving space in Las Dunas also includes some sportive possibilities.

The area was built from scratch as a tourist ressort.

There was no fishermen village before so it does not have an ancient town.

Personal freedom is very high.

The beach of Maspalomas has no rules for wearing bathing clothes.

Many people lie naked between FKK Bude 1 & 2 (German for nudist kiosk).

Homosexual couples of both sexes (gay & lesbian) are everywhere hugging and kissing, also in restaurants.

When I was swimming along the beach and got out of the water, I was surrounded by hundreds of naked, gay men.

They also show the gay pride flag in the middle of the touristic center at Playa del Ingles.

The police occasionally shows up at the beach, but does not do anything.

The other local guy told me that there is no crime problem anywhere. Everything is peaceful and very relaxed. The hotels and villa complexes are guarded by security staff, but no robbery was reported also during the season of 2020 when fewer people came due to the covid crisis.

The next day, I went swimming in the Atlantic ocean. The water temperature was very warm with approx. 24 degrees Celsius.

Due to the heavy wind, the waves were very high (2-3 meters) and you could hardly get in and out of the water.

On Monday, I gave it another try. Spoke with the baywatch guy to clarify the risks and how far out I could swim. We agreed on 100-200 meters maximum.

In the end, I stayed 50 meters within the coastline as the waves where coming from all sides. I managed to swim around 500 meters but had to give up after I swallowed water 3 times.

The baywatch guy recommended Fuerteventura island where the sand on the beach is white and the water is calm.

The last spot I visited on Monday was Bahia Feliz. Only there could I get a handmade Paella for one person and una copa de Sangria.