Gran Canaria

What you need to know about Gran Canaria

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About Gran Canaria

I can highly recommend the capital of the island, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Where else can you live cheaply in a great climate all over the year in a big city at a 3 km beautiful beach with surfers, palm trees and restaurants? The nomad scene is awesome. In my opinion this is still an underrated place.

Nomad Guide of Gran Canaria

Explore Gran Canaria like a local with our comprehensive nomad guide. Find the best places to work, live, and play, all tailored to the digital nomad lifestyle. Stay connected and make the most of your time in Gran Canaria with our insider tips and recommendations.

Continent :

Europe

Country :

spain

Weather :

24°C + Humidity 75% = 24°C Feel

Internet Speed :

39 Mbps

Insurance :

Safetywing

Air Quality :

26AQI

Best Neighborhood :

Upcoming Neighborhood :

Power :

230V50Hz

Average Trip Length :

28 Days

Best Taxi App :

Uber

10 EUR to USD :

$9.81 USD

Tap Water Quality :

Yes, safe to drink

Visitor per year :

N/A Visitors

Tourist now :

N/A tourists

Population :

382283 people

GDP per capita :

$26695 / year

Population Density :

Gender Ratio (Expats) :

H % / F %

Religious Gouvernment :

Non-religious

Appartement Listing :

Idealista

Online electronics shop :

Amazon


Weather in Gran Canaria

Stay updated on the weather in Gran Canaria with our reliable data source. Plan ahead for changing conditions and make the most of your time in the city. Check the forecast and stay prepared for any weather events.


Cost of Living in Gran Canaria

Discover the cost of living in Gran Canaria with our data source. Compare expenses for housing, food, transportation, and more to make informed decisions about your budget. Stay informed and make the most of your money in Gran Canaria.

Cost of Living for Expats :

$1,260/mo

Cost of Living for Nomads :

$1,688/mo

Cost of Living for Families :

$2,502/mo

Cost of Living for Local :

$715/mo

Cost of coffee :

$2.45

Rent for 1 bedroom :

$442/mo

Dinner:

$7.36

Beer :

$3.68

Coca Cola :

$1.23

Tax for 50k income :

$11,365

Tax for 100k income :

$33,727

Tax for 250k income :

$110,442


Pros and Cons Living in Gran Canaria

Like many other cities Gran Canaria have a lot of advantages to offer its residents and visitors, but it also has its fair share of drawbacks. We have made this pros and cons table to help you better vizualize them.

Pros

  • ✅ Affordable to live
  • ✅ Very safe
  • ✅ Fast internet
  • ✅ Lots of fun stuff to do
  • ✅ Warm now
  • ✅ Warm all year round
  • ✅ Good air quality on average
  • ✅ Nomad List members liked going here a lot
  • ✅ Many Nomad List members here all year round
  • ✅ Spacious and not crowded
  • ✅ Easy to make friends
  • ✅ Very easy to do business
  • ✅ High quality of education
  • ✅ Roads are very safe
  • ✅ Great freedom of speech
  • ✅ Democratic
  • ✅ Very safe for women
  • ✅ Family friendly
  • ✅ Very friendly to LGBTQ+

Cons

  • ❌ Hospitals are bad
  • ❌ People don't speak English well
  • ❌ Many people smoke tobacco

Quality of Life in Gran Canaria

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Visa Requirements in Gran Canaria

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Security and Crime in Gran Canaria

Stay informed on security and crime in Gran Canaria with updated information on crime rates, types of crimes and measures being taken. Ensure personal safety by staying informed and taking steps to protect yourself and loved ones. Help keep Gran Canaria safe.

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Very Low Crime rate

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Very High Security Index


Polution and Air Quality in Gran Canaria

Stay informed about the air quality and pollution levels in Gran Canaria. Our data source provides up-to-date information on various pollutants and their effects on health and the environment. By monitoring the air quality in Gran Canaria, you can take steps to protect yourself and your loved ones from the harmful effects of pollution.

Similar cities to Gran Canaria

Discover cities that are similar to Gran Canaria in terms of attractions and amenities. Our hand-picked list includes locations with similar cultural settings, recreational activities, and high-quality lodgings. These cities are worth visiting if you're looking for a place with a similar atmosphere or just a change of scenery. Plan your next urban journey by visiting these similar cities.

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#6

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wifi

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#1

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wifi

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FEELS 22°

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$3,367/mo

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Chiang Mai

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#8

Air Quality
Moderate
wifi

17

Mbps

FEELS 35°

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$1,222/mo

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Porto

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#13

Air Quality
Good
wifi

35

Mbps

FEELS 21°

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$2,793/mo

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Amsterdam

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Cities near Gran Canaria to visit

There are several cities and places close to Gran Canaria worth your visit. In addition to sightseeing in Gran Canaria, spare some time to discover the surroundings of the city.
You can discover Madeira, Fuerteventura, Tenerife, Taghazout, and Marrakesh, who are a few kilometres away either by car or public transport.

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Madeira

Portugal

#3

Air Quality
Good
wifi

31

Mbps

FEELS 24°

24°

$2,093/mo

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Fuerteventura

Spain

#12

Air Quality
Good
wifi

39

Mbps

FEELS 23°

23°

$1,967/mo

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Tenerife

Spain

#25

Air Quality
Moderate
wifi

43

Mbps

FEELS 24°

24°

$2,544/mo

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Taghazout

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#62

Air Quality
Good
wifi

5

Mbps

FEELS 24°

24°

$1,530/mo

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Marrakesh

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#117

Air Quality
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Mbps

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El Jadida

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Air Quality
Good
wifi

5

Mbps

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25°

$1,406/mo

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Rabat

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wifi

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Mbps

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Casablanca

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Air Quality
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wifi

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Reviews of Gran Canaria - Feedback from travelers

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Discussion (10)

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I love this place so much! It's a super safe city! After spending 1,5 years there I wanted to explore new places, but I will come back for sure! It's cute :)

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I can highly recommend the capital of the island, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. Where else can you live cheaply in a great climate all over the year in a big city at a 3 km beautiful beach with surfers, palm trees and restaurants? The nomad scene is awesome. In my opinion this is still an underrated place.

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Awful. No ride sharing/car service, food was horrendous, and months later I still smell this funk from some chicken dish I ate there.I'm sure it would've been great if they had Uber and ditched that god awful spice they use in nearly every food. I was basically hanging on for my life nutrition-wise. Even Burger King had that horrendous stench to it!Not recommended at all.

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Just to let folks know that the Digital Nomad Guide states that the island's pop is 380,000 people. But that is just the pop of the capital (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria). Las Palmas metro area is home to over 650,000 and the whole island has some 850,000.

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I was in Las Palmas for three months during spring. I volunteered in an hostel and there were many people working online. The Canaries offer great options for short trips to the other islands, that are all very distinct and also on Gran Canaria itself there is a lot to do! You can reach many places with a bus, but at times it is much easier to share a car, especially to get into the mountains! Really liked the city bikes, too!

0

Best place for nomads in Spain. The nomad scene is incredible, and the people pretty friendly. The beach is really nice for a city beach and you can be on it all night. The clubs are fun as well. Food could be better but you get all the traditional Spanish staples here. Make sure to join the slack group "Live it Up Las Palmas" to learn about all the different events each night that the nomad community puts on. Flavio and Nelly are the best!

0

Had such a great time in Las Palmas. Great weather all year round, relatively cheap, easy to connect to locals and other nomads, many things to do like surfing, hiking and going out directly at the huge beach. Looking forward to go there again.

0

Stayed one month in January. In which it is one of the few places in the EU with absolute tshirt-weather. I liked the nomad and expat scene, which is lively. There's always something to do: sailing, markets, tapas nights, meetups. The transport system is good, with a cheap city bike system, good bus system for island travel and ferries for inter-island travel. Each island is a bit different in climate and culture so go and see a few. I especially liked the hiking in different micro-climates. For downsides the Canary Islands are very touristic including complete Swedish/German/English neighbourhoods in some beachside places. Though you can easily avoid these. Even though the islands are quite small, car drivers still race around maddeningly. So try and find your bed away from main roads. My personal recommendation would be to base in Las Palmas, where the expats are, and do some excursions from there.

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There's a good nomad scene here. I think the city is under rated on this website. Weather good all year, safe, friendly locals, good internet (I have fiber 600mb in my apartment) and it's affordable compared to many cities. There's a community facebook page that is quite active with events organised every week - Gran Canaria Digital Nomads. Check it out you won't regret it ;)