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Researched Updated Oct 29, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About guide entries

Essentials

City
San Cristóbal de La Laguna, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain 5 6
Population
161,108 inhabitants on 1 January 2025, the municipal register figure for San Cristóbal de La Laguna. 5 6
Internet Speed
Average 400 Mbps via Movistar or Vodafone Fiber
Currency & Banking
Euro (EUR). ECB reference on 19 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR). Cards are widely accepted. 1 4
Tap Water
Generally safe to drink in Spain; southern supplies can have higher mineral content and a different taste. Restaurants must offer tap water on request. 4
Power
230 V, 50 Hz; Type C and F sockets (Europlug and Schuko). 4
SIM Card
Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop; identification is usually required. Orange Prepago 10 is 10 euros for 28 days (80 GB with the current extra, 15 GB of EU roaming, SIM or eSIM). Movistar Prepago Plus is 10 euros for 28 days (60 GB) and Prepago Premium is 15 euros for 28 days (240 GB). 2 3 4
Banking for Expats
Revolut and N26 are widely used; local accounts available via Santander or Sabadell
Accommodation
Traditional Canarian houses, modern apartments, and student studios near the University
Cashless Friendly
Cards are widely accepted. Some shops ask to see photo identification before taking a card, and a little cash is useful for a taxi or a small purchase. 4
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb and Booking.com; average studio €900–€1,200/month
Budget Accommodation
Patio Hostel is mapped at 6 Plaza del Cristo (phone +34 922 456 786). A nightly rate was not on the map entry. 26
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
Historic Center (UNESCO area) near Plaza del Adelantado 5 7
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
Barrio de la Concepción or San Benito for quieter, local vibes and better parking

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Roamalytics Hub in La Laguna: €20 per day or €150 per full month, excluding 7% IGIC (€21.40 and €160.50 including tax). Contact the operator to arrange a visit. 32
Best Cafe for Work
Makika is a cafe on Calle San Juan, in the San Honorato area. 27
Networking Events
Tenerife Coliving meetups and 'La Laguna Startup' sessions at the University
Social Events for Expats
Language exchange at 'L'Abeille' or 'Tenerife Digital Nomads' Facebook/Meetup groups

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Uber operates here, but local 'Radio Taxi Laguna' (+34 922 25 55 55) is more reliable
Bike/Scooter Rental
Link (by Superpedestrian) electric scooters; Rent a Bike La Laguna (Calle Tabares de Cala)
Best Beach Nearby
Playa de Las Teresitas is a sandy beach in San Andrés, in the neighbouring city of Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The natural pools at Bajamar, on Avenida del Sol, are inside the municipality of La Laguna. 7 22
Top Regional Airline
Binter Canarias is the inter-island airline. Tenerife North (Los Rodeos), in the municipality, is one of its hubs, and it also flies from Tenerife South. 19
Top International Airline
Iberia, Vueling, and Ryanair (via TFN or TFS airports)
Highway Access
Direct access to TF-5 (North Highway) connecting to Santa Cruz and Puerto de la Cruz 6 7
Main Train/Transit Hub
The Intercambiador de La Laguna is on Avenida Ángel Guimerá and is operated by TITSA. The Padre Anchieta tram stop was moved next to the interchange in January 2011. Line 1 continues to the Trinidad stop at the southern edge of the historic centre. 7 20 24
Public Transport Passes
The ten+ card works on the tram and on TITSA buses, and can be loaded in the ten+móvil app. A single tram ride is 1.35 euros on the card or 1.10 euros on the phone. A visitor day pass is 10 euros for 24 hours and a week pass is 50 euros. Canary Islands residents pay 19 euros for a month on the tram and on TITSA lines except the Teide and Teno routes. 8
Regional Travel
Line 1 of the tram links the Santa Cruz interchange with Trinidad in La Laguna, 12.5 km and 21 stops. The city guide says the tram ride takes 20 minutes in one place and about 40 minutes to the Santa Cruz bus station in another. TITSA buses 101, 102 and 103 serve Puerto de la Cruz, and bus 015 reaches Santa Cruz in about 15 minutes by the motorway. 7 20

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital Universitario de Canarias (HUC) is on Carretera General La Cuesta-Taco, in Ofra, inside the municipality. 6 25
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Yoga Sala La Laguna (Calle San Antonio, 24)
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Altafit Gym (Carretera General Santa Cruz-Laguna) – Month pass €34
Laundry Services
Lavandería Autoservicio Bloomest (Calle Silverio Alonso, 13)

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Glovo and Just Eat are the market leaders
Best Local Dish to Try
Papas arrugadas con mojo (Wrinkled potatoes with chili/garlic sauce)
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Veggie Penguin (Calle de los Herradores, 100)
Best Dessert Spots
Pastelería Díaz (Calle de San Agustín) for traditional 'rosquetes'
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercado Municipal de La Laguna (Plaza del Cristo) for fresh produce 7
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es (Note: Customs/IGIC applies; 'Amazon Canary Islands' is faster now)
Grocery Delivery
Mercadona or HiperDino online delivery
Bar/Nightlife Area
El Cuadrilátero, the student nightlife area between Calle Heraclio Sánchez and Calle Antonio González, concentrates the bars and pubs. The historic centre has tascas for local wine and cheese. 6
Local Brewery
Tacoa Beer (Brewpub in nearby El Sauzal) or Cervecería Tierra de Perros
Wine Bars
Vinoteca El Gusto por el Vino (Calle Tabares de Cala)
Street Food Stalls
Areperas in the San Benito market area
Popular International Cuisine
Tasquita El Esquinazo (Calle de San Juan) – Fusion Mediterranean

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Cathedral of La Laguna and the Bell Tower of Church of the Immaculate Conception 5 7
Museums & Art Venues
Museum of Science and the Cosmos (Calle Vía Láctea) 7
Historical Sites
Palacio de Nava and Casa de los Capitanes Generales 5 7
Religious Sites
Real Santuario del Santísimo Cristo de La Laguna 5 7
Annual Events
The Romería de San Benito Abad is on the second Sunday of July. The Cristo de La Laguna is celebrated on 14 September, and Holy Week is the largest in the Canary Islands. 5
Cultural Districts
The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Calle de San Agustín holds many of the architectural highlights, and much of the centre is closed to cars. 5 7
Theater Venues
Teatro Leal (Calle Obispo Rey Redondo) 7 28
Local Markets
Mercadillo de Agricultores (Sundays in Plaza del Cristo)
Music Scene
Aguere Cultural – Live indie, jazz, and rock
Street Art
Murals around the Padre Anchieta roundabout and university walls
Cooking Classes
Kitchen Academy Tenerife (Nearby in Santa Cruz)
Art Galleries
Artizar (Calle Juan de Vera, 9)
Historic Buildings
Convento de Santa Catalina de Siena 5 7
Local Heritage
Traditional Canarian balconies and patiostyled architecture 7

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
The municipality includes part of the Anaga Rural Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve since June 2015. The visitor centre is at Cruz del Carmen. 6 7
National Parks Nearby
Teide National Park is on Tenerife, centred on Mount Teide (3,718 m), a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2007. The park lies in the municipality of La Orotava. 21
Cycling/Walking Paths
Camino de las Mercedes forest trails
Scenic Viewpoints
Mirador de Jardina, on the TF-12 in Las Mercedes, is a viewpoint in Anaga and one of the best views over the city. 7 29
Birdwatching Locations
Monte del Agua is a laurel forest of about 800 hectares in Los Silos and Buenavista del Norte, inside the Teno rural park on the northwest of the island, not in Anaga. Anaga is the larger laurel forest and part of it is inside La Laguna. 6 23 30
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Recreational Area 'Las Raíces' (Designated BBQ and fire pits only)

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Correos (Calle de Viana) and SEUR
Tech Repair Services
Informática Laguna (Calle Juana la Blanca)
Table Tennis Spots
Pabellón de Deportes de Tenerife Santiago Martín
Language Classes
University of La Laguna (ULL) Spanish Courses for Foreigners
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Municipal Adrián Alemán de Armas, Calle Juan de Vera 9, in a historic building with free Wi-Fi. 7 31
Community Centers
Centro Ciudadano El Tranvía
Gaming Lounges
Elite Gaming Center Tenerife (Nearby in Santa Cruz)
Casino & Gaming Halls
Casino Santa Cruz (9 km away)

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in the municipality, all flat sizes together, are 2,364 euros per square metre. A 40 square metre example is about 94,560 euros. The index does not publish a studio-only or historic-centre-only price. 9
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Guamasa, El Ortigal and Los Rodeos, all flat sizes together, are 1,537 euros per square metre. A 40 square metre example is about 61,480 euros. The index does not publish a studio-only price. 9
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in the municipality, all flat sizes together, are 2,364 euros per square metre. A 60 square metre example is about 141,840 euros. The index does not publish a one-bedroom-only price. 9
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Guamasa, El Ortigal and Los Rodeos, all flat sizes together, are 1,537 euros per square metre. A 60 square metre example is about 92,220 euros. The index does not publish a one-bedroom-only price. 9
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in the municipality, all flat sizes together, are 2,364 euros per square metre. An 80 square metre example is about 189,120 euros. The index does not publish a two-bedroom-only price. 9
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Guamasa, El Ortigal and Los Rodeos, all flat sizes together, are 1,537 euros per square metre. An 80 square metre example is about 122,960 euros. The index does not publish a two-bedroom-only price. 9
Corporate Tax
The general corporation tax rate is 25 percent. Companies registered in the Canary Islands Special Zone are taxed at 4 percent. The zone compares that rate with a 23 percent European average. 13 17
Dividend Withholding Tax
Dividends are savings income: 19 percent on the first 6,000 euros, 21 percent to 50,000 euros, 23 percent to 200,000 euros, 27 percent to 300,000 euros, and 30 percent above that. Dividends paid to non-residents are generally withheld at 19 percent. The Canary Islands Special Zone lists an exemption on dividends for entities in the zone. 10 17
Tax System
Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on Spanish-source income only. Residence is 183 days in the year, or the centre of vital interests. 10
Highest Income Tax Bracket
In 2026 the state income-tax scale tops at 24.5 percent and the Canary Islands scale tops at 26 percent, so the combined marginal top is 50.5 percent. The national withholding table reaches 47 percent above 300,000 euros. The effective top near 54 percent is for the highest regions, not this scale. 10 11
VAT
The Canary Islands do not charge mainland VAT. The local sales tax is IGIC. The published general rate is 7 percent since 1 January 2020, with a zero rate, a 3 percent reduced rate, and higher rates of 9.5 percent, 15 percent and 20 percent. Mainland VAT has a 21 percent standard rate. 14 16
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Yes. Spanish rules can tax a foreign company when Spanish residents hold over 50 percent and the foreign tax is under 75 percent of the Spanish tax. An EU or EEA company can fall outside the rules if it really carries on a business. 15
Property Tax
IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) – approx. €300–€600/year for standard flat
Property Transaction Tax
In the Canary Islands the general transfer tax on real estate is 6.5 percent in 2026. A new home is charged IGIC instead of mainland VAT. 11 14
Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
Many passports can stay 90 days in any 180 without a visa. Work needs a permit. Qualifying newcomers, including teleworkers, can opt into the impatriate regime: employment income is withheld at 24 percent up to 600,000 euros and at 47 percent above that, for the tax year of the move and the next five. Opting in is not automatic. 12 18

About these guide entries

Method
Researched
Last updated
Oct 29, 2026
Last changed
Oct 31, 2026

Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.

  1. ECB reference rates, 19 October 2026, 1 euro = 1.1225 US dollarsOfficial
  2. Orange Prepago 10, 10 euros for 28 days, 80 GB, eSIMOfficial
  3. Movistar prepago Plus 10 euros and Premium 15 euros, both per 28 daysOfficial
  4. Spain travel guide, plugs, tap water, cards and prepaid SIM identificationSecondary
  5. San Cristóbal de La Laguna, 161,108 inhabitants on 1 January 2025, sights and festivalsReference
  6. Spanish city page, Anaga biosphere, hospital, TF-5, El Cuadrilátero and the interchangeReference
  7. La Laguna travel guide, tram, buses, market, library, theatre and viewpointsSecondary
  8. Metrotenerife ten+ fares, day pass 10 euros, week 50 euros, resident month 19 eurosOfficial
  9. Fotocasa La Laguna asking prices, October 2026, 2,364 euros per square metreIndex
  10. PwC Spain personal income tax, savings scale to 30 percent, withholding to 47 percentSecondary
  11. 2026 regional tax measures, Canary scale top 26 percent, transfer tax 6.5 percentOfficial
  12. AEAT impatriate regime, 24 percent up to 600,000 euros, teleworkers may opt inOfficial
  13. PwC Spain corporation tax, general rate 25 percentSecondary
  14. PwC Spain other taxes, mainland VAT 21 percent, IGIC in the Canary Islands, local property taxSecondary
  15. PwC Spain controlled foreign company rulesSecondary
  16. IGIC general rate 7 percent since 1 January 2020Reference
  17. Canary Islands Special Zone, 4 percent corporation tax and a dividend exemptionOfficial
  18. UK travel advice, 90 days in any 180 in the Schengen areaOfficial
  19. Binter Canarias, hub at Tenerife North in La LagunaReference
  20. Tenerife tram line 1, Santa Cruz interchange to Trinidad, Padre Anchieta stop moved in 2011Reference
  21. Teide National Park, UNESCO 2007, Mount Teide 3,718 metres, municipality of La OrotavaReference
  22. Playa de Las Teresitas, San Andrés, Santa Cruz de TenerifeReference
  23. Monte del Agua, laurel forest in Los Silos and Buenavista, Teno rural parkReference
  24. OpenStreetMap Intercambiador de La Laguna, Avenida Ángel GuimeráReference
  25. OpenStreetMap Hospital Universitario de Canarias, Carretera General La Cuesta-TacoReference
  26. OpenStreetMap Patio Hostel, 6 Plaza del CristoReference
  27. OpenStreetMap Makika cafe, Calle San JuanReference
  28. OpenStreetMap Teatro Leal, Calle Obispo Rey RedondoReference
  29. OpenStreetMap Mirador de Jardina, Las MercedesReference
  30. OpenStreetMap Monte del Agua, Los SilosReference
  31. OpenStreetMap municipal library, Calle Juan de VeraReference
  32. Roamalytics Hub La Laguna, daily and monthly desk prices excluding 7 percent taxOfficial

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,900 per m² (€174,000 for 60m²) Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in the municipality, all flat sizes together, are…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,900 per m² (€114,000 for 60m²) Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Guamasa, El Ortigal and Los Rodeos, all flat…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €2,700 per m² (€216,000 for 80m²) Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in the municipality, all flat sizes together, are…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,750 per m² (€140,000 for 80m²) Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Guamasa, El Ortigal and Los Rodeos, all flat…
    • Annual Events Romería de San Benito Abad (July); Noche en Blanco (November) The Romería de San Benito Abad is on the second Sunday of July. The Cristo de La Laguna is…
    32 more changes
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Spain’s Digital Nomad Visa allows for 15% - 24% tax rate for first 5 years Many passports can stay 90 days in any 180 without a visa. Work needs a permit. Qualifying…
    • Bar/Nightlife Area Calle Herradores and 'El Cuadrilátero' (Student area, though louder) El Cuadrilátero, the student nightlife area between Calle Heraclio Sánchez and Calle…
    • Best Beach Nearby Playa de Las Teresitas (20 mins drive) or Bajamar natural pools (15 mins drive) Playa de Las Teresitas is a sandy beach in San Andrés, in the neighbouring city of Santa…
    • Best Cafe for Work Makika & Co (Calle San Juan, 15) – Excellent patio and stable Wi-Fi Makika is a cafe on Calle San Juan, in the San Honorato area.
    • Best Coworking Space Espacio Cultural Aguere (Calle Herradores, 47) – Monthly desk approx. €150 Roamalytics Hub in La Laguna: €20 per day or €150 per full month, excluding 7% IGIC…
    • Best Hospital Hospital Universitario de Canarias (HUC) - Carretera Cuesta-Taco Hospital Universitario de Canarias (HUC) is on Carretera General La Cuesta-Taco, in Ofra…
    • Birdwatching Locations Monte del Agua in Anaga for the Laurel Pigeon Monte del Agua is a laurel forest of about 800 hectares in Los Silos and Buenavista del…
    • Budget Accommodation Patio Hostel (Calle de San Agustín, 54) – approx. €25/night Patio Hostel is mapped at 6 Plaza del Cristo (phone +34 922 456 786). A nightly rate was…
    • Cashless Friendly Yes, cards and Apple/Google Pay accepted in 95% of establishments Cards are widely accepted. Some shops ask to see photo identification before taking a…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, strict Spanish/EU compliance rules apply Yes. Spanish rules can tax a foreign company when Spanish residents hold over 50 percent…
    • Corporate Tax 4% for ZEC (Canary Islands Special Zone) entities; 25% standard The general corporation tax rate is 25 percent. Companies registered in the Canary Islands…
    • Cultural Districts The UNESCO World Heritage Grid (San Agustín, Calle Real) The historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Calle de San Agustín holds many of…
    • Currency & Banking Euro (EUR). 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. Major banks: CaixaBank, BBVA on Calle Herradores Euro (EUR). ECB reference on 19 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR)…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 19% - 26% for residents; 0% for ZEC under certain conditions Dividends are savings income: 19 percent on the first 6,000 euros, 21 percent to 50,000…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 47% (Federally) but slightly lower in Canary Islands due to regional adjustments In 2026 the state income-tax scale tops at 24.5 percent and the Canary Islands scale tops…
    • Libraries & Study Spots Biblioteca Municipal Adrián Alemán de Armas Biblioteca Municipal Adrián Alemán de Armas, Calle Juan de Vera 9, in a historic building…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Intercambiador de La Laguna (Bus/Tram terminal connecting to Santa Cruz) The Intercambiador de La Laguna is on Avenida Ángel Guimerá and is operated by TITSA. The…
    • National Parks Nearby Teide National Park (approx. 1 hour drive) Teide National Park is on Tenerife, centred on Mount Teide (3,718 m), a UNESCO World…
    • Nearby Nature Escapes Anaga Rural Park (15 mins drive to Mercedes Forest) The municipality includes part of the Anaga Rural Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve since…
    • Population 158,000 161,108 inhabitants on 1 January 2025, the municipal register figure for San Cristóbal de…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz; Type C and F sockets (Europlug and Schuko).
    • Property Transaction Tax 6.5% ITP (Transfer Tax) on resale properties In the Canary Islands the general transfer tax on real estate is 6.5 percent in 2026. A…
    • Public Transport Passes Ten+ card for Tram and TitSA buses; €1.25 per trip or €10-€25 rechargeable The ten+ card works on the tram and on TITSA buses, and can be loaded in the ten+móvil…
    • Regional Travel Line 1 Tram to Santa Cruz (15 mins); Titsa Bus 102 to Puerto de la Cruz Line 1 of the tram links the Santa Cruz interchange with Trinidad in La Laguna, 12.5 km…
    • SIM Card Orange, Movistar, or Vodafone. Prepaid 50GB plans start at €15-€20 Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop; identification is usually required…
    • Scenic Viewpoints Mirador de Jardina – Best view of the city and Mount Teide Mirador de Jardina, on the TF-12 in Las Mercedes, is a viewpoint in Anaga and one of the…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €3,200 per m² (€128,000 for 40m²) Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in the municipality, all flat sizes together, are…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €2,100 per m² (€84,000 for 40m²) Fotocasa asking prices for October 2026 in Guamasa, El Ortigal and Los Rodeos, all flat…
    • Tap Water Safe to drink, but high mineral content; most locals use filtered water or buy 5L bottles… Generally safe to drink in Spain; southern supplies can have higher mineral content and a…
    • Tax System Worldwide income for residents; 'Beckham Law' (24% flat) applies if eligible Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on…
    • Top Regional Airline Binter Canarias (Flying from Tenerife North TFN) Binter Canarias is the inter-island airline. Tenerife North (Los Rodeos), in the…
    • VAT 7% IGIC (General Indirect Canary Tax) instead of 21% VAT The Canary Islands do not charge mainland VAT. The local sales tax is IGIC. The published…

    fix pass aligned Currency & Banking, Tap Water, Power and SIM Card with the Spain prep and researched El Médano; replaced Best Coworking Space from the unsupported Aguere offer with Roamalytics Hub at 20 euros daily or 150 euros monthly before 7% tax; updated research attribution and date, and disclosed unverified addresses, opening hours, transit prices and property-price coverage (en.wikivoyage.org, orange.es, roamalytics.com).

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