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Researched Updated Oct 26, 2026 Last changed Oct 31, 2026 About scores
Scores run from 0 to 10, where 10 is best for a remote worker and 5 is an average city.
A monthly remote-worker budget is below Madrid, Barcelona and Berlin, and close to Porto. Resort housing remains a major expense. 1 2
Furnished monthly stays cost less than in the large mainland comparison cities; resort and seasonal listings still command a premium. 2 1
Supermarket shopping is moderately priced; frequent restaurant meals raise the monthly budget. 1
Buses offer inexpensive travel, but visitor discounts are smaller than resident subsidies and car use adds expense. 8
A mix of free attractions and paid visits keeps leisure spending moderate. 7
Monthly sports access is moderately priced, with lower rates for longer commitments. 3
The euro provides a strong monetary framework, while its dollar exchange rate still varies. 16
The prior broadband score is retained; no island-wide measured median was obtained. A coworking offer is not a residential speed measurement.
Dedicated workspaces exist, including Coworking Guru in Teguise and the Chamber coworking programme; island-wide choice is smaller than in major hubs. 4 17
The prior score is retained; cafe WiFi availability and performance were not surveyed.
The prior score is retained; laptop policies, sockets and seating were not verified at named cafes.
The prior score is retained; no reliable count of remote workers based on the island was obtained.
Prepaid SIM and eSIM options are available; identification and device compatibility still need checking. 15
The prior score is retained; local working hours and remote-worker experience were not independently surveyed.
Protected volcanic and marine landscapes are a major asset; reserve status alone does not establish urban pollution levels. 5
The prior score is retained; no street-cleanliness audit or comparable municipal measure was obtained.
Visitor-facing services commonly accommodate English; Spanish is useful for everyday administration. 11
The prior score is retained; no annual island-wide PM2.5 series was verified, including Saharan dust episodes.
The prior score is retained; family attractions exist, but school quality, places and childcare access were not verified.
On-island hospital care includes a broad range of specialties; complex-care access and outcomes were not measured. 12
The prior score is retained; costs for uninsured visitors and specialist treatment were not verified.
Warm winters, dry summers and abundant sunshine support year-round outdoor life; dusty hot spells remain possible. 6
The prior score is retained; local hazard exposure and monitoring were not comprehensively assessed.
Arid terrain limits lush parks, despite protected landscapes and cultivated gardens. 5
The prior score is retained; heating and cooling availability across rentals and workspaces was not surveyed.
The annual temperature range is modest, with less contrast than the mainland comparison cities. 6
The prior score is retained; no comparable noise map or residential sound-level evidence was obtained.
Manrique architecture and art museums give the island a distinctive cultural offering. 7
The prior score is retained; current clubs, evening opening patterns and venue density were not inventoried.
Volcanic landscapes and marine habitats offer exceptional outdoor access. 5 7
The prior score is retained; active schools, tutors and exchange schedules were not verified.
Volcano visits, cave tours and cultural centres provide a varied island itinerary. 7
Caves and museums offer indoor visits, although the island-wide range of entertainment was not inventoried. 7
The prior score is retained; current restaurant quality and range were not sufficiently checked.
The prior score is retained; current studio locations, timetables and English-language classes were not verified.
Dedicated sports facilities include a climbing centre with memberships and adult classes; overall gym density remains uncounted. 3
The prior score is retained; named healthy, vegetarian and vegan venues were not checked.
Canary time supports European collaboration and some overlap with the Americas. 11
The Chamber provides professional events, though the frequency of remote-worker networking remains unverified. 17
The prior score is retained; no local remote-friendly employer or vacancy inventory was obtained.
Coworking and a dedicated business-advice service support freelancers, though local client demand was not quantified. 18 23 4
Equipped desks and private offices are available; advertised connection speeds should be checked before booking. 4
A local innovation programme exists; funding and startup density were not measured. 17
The prior score is retained; card and mobile-wallet acceptance by local merchants was not surveyed.
The prior score is retained; current local crypto acceptance and merchant counts were not verified.
A broad European route network makes the island accessible, although it is not a long-haul hub. 10
Intercity buses connect main towns, resorts and the airport; service convenience depends on the route. 9
The prior score is retained; an island-wide pedestrian-access assessment was not obtained.
Conventional taxis are available; the travel guide reports no Uber service. Other booking apps were not tested. 11
The prior score is retained; protected cycling infrastructure and road safety were not audited.
Buses, regional flights and ferries provide off-island and inter-town connections, with longer journeys beyond nearby islands. 9 10 11
The prior score is retained; operating rental fleets and on-island availability were not verified.
Multiple mobile networks serve the island; indoor and rural performance still needs a local check. 11
The prior score is retained; VPN operation and restrictions were not tested or independently assessed.
The prior score is retained; no island electricity interruption statistics were obtained.
The prior score is retained; no public-hotspot inventory or usable-connection survey was obtained.
Spain permits short Schengen visits for many passports and offers a documented telework route for eligible non-EU applicants. 21 20
Spain generally taxes residents on worldwide income; qualifying newcomers may opt into a special regime subject to conditions. 19 20
Spain has substantial press protections alongside political pressure and litigation concerns. 22
Spain retains functioning institutions while political polarisation and occasional unrest reduce the country assessment. 14
The prior score is retained; current bank requirements and processing times for foreign applicants were not checked.
The Chamber offers one-stop and electronic registration assistance; foreign-applicant processing times were not checked. 18
Spain has an international telework route; nationality, documentation and eligibility requirements still apply. 20
Workspace options and outdoor amenities support a remote-work stay; this is a limited facilities check. 4 7
Coworking events exist, but a reliable recurring nomad-meetup schedule was not established. 4 17
The prior score is retained; activity and membership of local online nomad groups were not verified.
The prior score is retained; general travel precautions were checked, but no island crime-rate comparison was obtained.
The prior score is retained; no island-specific evidence on solo women travellers or harassment rates was obtained.
The prior score is retained; no island-specific discrimination study or sufficiently broad traveller evidence was obtained.
Checked against the sources below and compared with similar cities. Numbers in the list point to these sources.
Compared with Madrid, Barcelona, Porto, Berlin, Chiang Mai
Political Stability 8.0 → 5.7 aligned with the Spain preparation’s national assessment; the underlying political stability series could not be reopened because of rate limiting (gov.uk).
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