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Yes, it's a good place for digital workers, but don't expect some incredible tech scene. The expat community is alright. I recommend southern Tenerife, but many
by emteycz 5y ago
Yes, it's a good place for digital workers, but don't expect some incredible tech scene. The expat community is alright. I recommend southern Tenerife, but many people are on Gran Canaria too.
Any company you start there will have to do business outside. There are excellent tax conditions, but not a lot of workers and very few customers, if any.
Same goes for freelancing, you'll have to work with clients outside the islands if you expect more than 10% of a usual tech salary.
- labarilem 5y agoFrom what I understand, Gran Canaria is more chill than Tenerife (so cost of life might be a bit lower?). Is that right? Do you know any companies there with distributed teams?
- emteycz 5y agoTenerife has better weather and you're going to notice if you're staying for more than a short while. That makes Tenerife a hotspot of tourism, especially around Playa de las Americas/Los Cristianos. I recommend less touristy places, but stay near if you like parties. Los Gigantes is cool and cheaper a bit. I never really stayed for long on Gran Canaria so I can just say it is nice. No contacts unfortunately, I'm not staying there permanently and when I do I just work with my clients from mainland EU.
- labarilem 5y agoThanks for the tip! I'm looking for the best weather since that's one of the main reasons I'm having a look at the Canary Islands. Are there any cafes/co-working spaces to work in?