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

Essentials

City
Telde, on the east of Gran Canaria in the province of Las Palmas, borders Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and is the second most populous municipality on the island. Gran Canaria Airport is in Gando, in the south of the municipality. 5
Population
104,168 people on 1 January 2025, the municipal-register total the English Wikipedia cites from the national statistics institute. The town hall page prints 104,933 for 2025. 5 6
Internet Speed
600 Mbps - 1 Gbps (Fiber optic widely available via Movistar or Digi)
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 nationwide; southern supplies can have a higher mineral content and taste different. Restaurants must offer tap water (agua del grifo) on request. 4
Power
230 V, 50 Hz. Sockets are Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko). 4
SIM Card
Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop; identification is usually required, and Movistar registers the line with a national ID or foreigner number. 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 or N26 are best for avoiding local fees; Wise is widely used.
Accommodation
Long-term via Idealista; coliving options in nearby Melenara.
Cashless Friendly
Yes, contactless payments accepted everywhere from cafes to local buses.
Short Term Rentals
Airbnb and Booking.com; average studio ~€45/night.
Budget Accommodation
Rick's Place (Melenara) - approx €30/night for shared spaces.
Best Area to Stay for Tourists
San Francisco for the historic quarter, and Bahía de Melenara, Playa de Salinetas or Playa del Hombre for the beach. The town hall says the newest housing is on the coast between La Garita and Salinetas. 6 7
Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
San Gregorio is the commercial centre of the old town. Melenara and Salinetas are the growing coastal strip, beside the motorway. A full coworking day is in Las Palmas, about 15 km north, on Global line 12. 6 7 8 12

Working and Networking

Best Coworking Space
Coworking Nomad is in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Calle Santiago 5, with a flexible desk at 18 euros a day before IGIC, not in Melenara. Las Palmas, about 15 km north, had 14 listed spaces on 25 October 2026. Coworking Palermo in Ciudad Jardín starts at 150 euros a month for an open-space desk, and day passes in that city start at 13 euros before tax. Global line 12 links the two towns. 7 8 12 13
Best Cafe for Work
Cafetería La Canela (Calle Poeta Fernando González); excellent WiFi and quiet corners.
Networking Events
Gran Canaria Digital Nomad Meetups (often held in Las Palmas or coastal Telde).
Social Events for Expats
Melenara Beach meetups; 'Expats in Gran Canaria' Facebook group events.

Transportation

Best Taxi/Ride App
Taxi Telde app or Uber (limited); local taxis are white with blue stripes.
Bike/Scooter Rental
BiciLog (San Gregorio); €15 per day for mountain bikes.
Best Beach Nearby
The local beaches are Bahía de Melenara, Playa de Salinetas and Playa del Hombre. The travel guide says they are better known to residents than to resort visitors. 7
Top Regional Airline
Binter Canarias and Canaryfly are based at Gran Canaria Airport, in the Gando district of Telde. 5
Top International Airline
Ryanair, Vueling, and Iberia via Gran Canaria Airport (LPA).
Highway Access
The GC-1 motorway runs along the east of the town. The centre is about 2 km inland. For San Juan or San Francisco, leave at exit 8 and take the GC-10. 5 7
Main Train/Transit Hub
The bus station, Telde (Estación de guaguas), is on Avenida Cabildo Insular in San Juan. Global line 12 runs between Las Palmas and Telde, and line 80 is the direct service. 8 26
Public Transport Passes
The TransGC card is a personal contactless wallet for Global buses, not a flat monthly pass. The minimum top-up for the bonus is 15 euros. A top-up of 15 to 59 euros adds 20 percent, 60 to 99 euros adds 30 percent, and 100 euros or more adds 40 percent. In Telde it can be topped up at Confitería Sixta, Calle Franchy y Roca 33, and at Bazar Noa, Avenida del Cabildo 56. 9
Regional Travel
Global line 12 runs between Las Palmas and Telde, and line 80 is the direct service. The travel guide also lists line 36 and line 90 from Telde via Gran Canaria Airport, with line 90 continuing toward the Maspalomas lighthouse. 7 8

Health and Wellness

Best Hospital
Hospital ICOT Ciudad de Telde, Calle Mister Blisse, urbanización La Estrella, La Garita, phone 928 707 555, with reception 24 hours. It is a general hospital with 154 beds, registered with the Canary health department as number 663. OpenStreetMap places the building on Calle Azucena in the same estate. 11 27
Yoga & Wellness Centers
Centro de Yoga Telde (Calle Ruiz Manrique); €40/month for 2 sessions/week.
Gyms & Fitness Centers
Macrofit Telde (Parque Empresarial Melenara); ~€45/month for full access.
Laundry Services
Lavandería Autoservicio Speed Queen (Calle Saulo Torón); €5 per load.

Food and Drink

Best Food Delivery App
Glovo and Just Eat are very active in Telde city center.
Best Local Dish to Try
Papas arrugadas con mojo (Wrinkly potatoes with spicy sauce) at Cofradía de Pescadores.
Vegan/Vegetarian Options
Bioloco (nearby Las Palmas) or local fruit markets in San Gregorio.
Best Dessert Spots
Pastelería Zulay (Calle Mastro Paiz); famous for artisanal cakes and coffee.
Affordable Shopping Spots
Mercado Municipal de Telde; great for fresh local produce.
E-commerce/Online Store
Amazon.es (note: shipping to Canaries takes 3-7 days due to customs).
Grocery Delivery
Mercadona or HiperDino online delivery services.
Bar/Nightlife Area
Avenida de Melenara for seaside drinks and cocktails.
Local Brewery
Tropical (produced in Gran Canaria); available in all local 'Boquinchos'.
Wine Bars
La Kantina (San Gregorio); excellent selection of D.O. Gran Canaria wines.
Street Food Stalls
Kiosko Melenara; quick seafood tapas and fried fish.
Popular International Cuisine
Yishengtang (Chinese) or Pizzeria Venecia (Italian) in San Gregorio.

Culture and Attractions

Must-See Landmarks
Plaza de San Juan, with the Basilica of San Juan Bautista, and Plaza de San Francisco, with the old monastery church. 7
Museums & Art Venues
Casa-Museo León y Castillo, Calle León y Castillo 45, in a Canarian house with wooden balconies. Entry is free. It shows furniture and papers of the León y Castillo brothers, including plans for the port of Las Palmas. 7 29
Historical Sites
Cuatro Puertas, on a 319-metre hill toward Ingenio beside the GC-100, is a pre-Hispanic place of worship, a large cave with four openings. Tufia, on the coast, is an excavated settlement of the ancient Canarians. 5 7 30
Religious Sites
Basilica of San Juan Bautista, founded in 1483. The original gateway is Sevillian-Portuguese Gothic and the towers are early 20th century neo-Gothic. Inside are a Flemish altar from before 1516 and a corn-paste Christ brought from Mexico before 1550. 5 28
Annual Events
Fiestas de San Juan (June 24th) with massive bonfires and beach concerts.
Cultural Districts
San Juan and San Francisco are the historic nuclei. San Juan holds the church, the square and the old administrative centre. San Gregorio grew as the commercial quarter. 6
Theater Venues
Teatro Municipal Juan Ramón Jiménez, Calle Poeta Pablo Neruda 1, seats 565. The municipal company GESTEL runs it. The desk is open weekdays from 10:00 to 13:00 and from 16:00 to 20:00. Phone 928 699 850. 31 32
Local Markets
Saturday morning street market near the bus station.
Music Scene
Outdoor concerts at Parque de San Juan.
Street Art
Murals around the San Jose and San Gregorio commercial areas.
Cooking Classes
Hecansa (Hotel School Santa Brígida nearby) offers workshops.
Art Galleries
Galería de Arte de Telde (Plaza de San Juan).
Historic Buildings
The main citizen office is at Camino del Cubillo, phone 928 13 90 50. The culture programme uses an exhibition room in the Casas Consistoriales. 6 31
Local Heritage
Telde is called the city of the faycanes, the ancient high priests. Before the conquest it was the eastern centre of the island. Tufia, on the coast, is one of the best preserved settlements from that period. The Spanish town was refounded in 1483. 5 6

Nature and Outdoor Activities

Nearby Nature Escapes
Barranco de los Cernícalos (Waterfall hike approx 15 mins drive away).
National Parks Nearby
Gran Canaria has no national park. Tamadaba and Pilancones are natural parks. The Canary national parks are Teide on Tenerife, Timanfaya on Lanzarote, Garajonay on La Gomera and Caldera de Taburiente on La Palma. Pico de las Nieves, at 1,949 metres, is the high peak of Gran Canaria, with Canary pine on the slopes. It stands between Tejeda, Vega de San Mateo and San Bartolomé de Tirajana. 23 24 25
Cycling/Walking Paths
Corredor Paisajístico de Telde (Green belt path for walking/biking).
Scenic Viewpoints
Mirador de Tufia (Overlooking the volcanic cove and ancient ruins).
Birdwatching Locations
Charca de Maspalomas (25 mins south) for migratory birds.
Bonfire-Friendly Spots
Restricted to San Juan festivities; otherwise prohibited in dry areas.

Other Services and Amenities

Parcel Delivery Service
Correos Telde (Calle de San Juan); DHL via local service points.
Tech Repair Services
Informática Telde (Calle Argentina) for laptop and phone repairs.
Table Tennis Spots
Polideportivo Paco Artiles; hourly court rentals available.
Language Classes
Escuela Oficial de Idiomas (EOI) Telde; extremely affordable Spanish courses.
Libraries & Study Spots
Biblioteca Montiano Placeres (Plaza de San Juan); quiet study hall.
Community Centers
Centro Cultural de Telde (various workshops and meetups).
Gaming Lounges
Nexus Gran Canaria (in Las Palmas, 15 mins away) for high-end PC gaming.
Casino & Gaming Halls
Casino Gran Canaria (Meloneras, 30 mins drive south).

Business

Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026, all home sizes: San Juan, the historic centre, is 1,804 euros per square metre. A 40 square metre example is about 72,160 euros. San Gregorio, the commercial quarter, is 1,859 euros per square metre. 10
Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
Fotocasa October 2026, all home sizes: Jinámar, the large northern district, is 1,139 euros per square metre. A 40 square metre example is about 45,560 euros. The coastal strip of Playa del Hombre, Taliarte and Salinetas is 2,656 euros per square metre, dearer than the centre. 10
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
The October 2026 Fotocasa index is not split by bedrooms. San Juan is 1,804 euros per square metre, so a 60 square metre example is about 108,240 euros. 10
1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
The October 2026 Fotocasa index is not split by bedrooms. Jinámar is 1,139 euros per square metre, so a 60 square metre example is about 68,340 euros. 10
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
The October 2026 Fotocasa index is not split by bedrooms. San Juan is 1,804 euros per square metre, so an 80 square metre example is about 144,320 euros. 10
2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
The October 2026 Fotocasa index is not split by bedrooms. Jinámar is 1,139 euros per square metre, so an 80 square metre example is about 91,120 euros. 10
Corporate Tax
The general corporation-tax rate is 25 percent. Authorised Canary Special Zone entities pay 4 percent on profits from operations carried out in the Canary Islands. The zone compares that rate with a 23 percent European average. 16 19
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 Special Zone lists an exemption on dividends for entities in the zone. 14 19
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. 14 33
Highest Income Tax Bracket
The 2026 state withholding scale reaches 47% on general income above €300,000. Combined marginal rates vary by autonomous community; the Spain tax profile records an effective top near 54% in the highest regions. 14
VAT
The Canary Islands do not charge mainland VAT (21 percent). 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, 15 and 20 percent. 17 20
Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
Spanish controlled-foreign-company rules can tax a resident on income of a foreign company when the Spanish holding is over 50 percent and the foreign tax is under 75 percent of the Spanish tax. 18
Property Tax
IBI is an annual municipal tax on owning real estate, and the town sets the rate. A current Telde percentage was not on the national summary. 17
Property Transaction Tax
In the Canary Islands the 2026 general transfer tax on real estate is 6.5 percent. Stamp duty on notarial documents that must be registered is 0.75 percent. A new home is charged IGIC instead of mainland VAT. 15 17
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. 21 22

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 euro reference rates, 19 October 2026Official
  2. Orange Prepago 10, 10 euros for 28 daysOfficial
  3. Movistar prepaid tariffs and identificationOfficial
  4. Spain travel guide, plugs, tap water and prepaid SIM identificationSecondary
  5. Telde, population, airport and San Juan BautistaReference
  6. Telde town hall, population figure, districts and citizen officeOfficial
  7. Telde travel guide, buses, beaches, museum and Cuatro PuertasSecondary
  8. Global bus routes, lines 12 and 80Official
  9. TransGC card top-up bonus and Telde sales pointsOfficial
  10. Fotocasa Telde asking prices, October 2026Index
  11. Hospital ICOT Ciudad de TeldeOfficial
  12. Las Palmas coworking directory, 25 October 2026Listings
  13. Coworking Nomad, Santa Cruz de TenerifeOfficial
  14. PwC Spain personal income tax, reviewed 30 June 2026Secondary
  15. Regional tax measures 2026, Canary scale, transfer tax and stamp dutyOfficial
  16. PwC Spain corporation tax, general rate 25 percentSecondary
  17. PwC Spain VAT, IGIC and local property taxSecondary
  18. PwC Spain controlled foreign company rulesSecondary
  19. Canary Special Zone, 4 percent corporation tax and dividend exemptionOfficial
  20. IGIC rate tableReference
  21. Impatriate regime, 24 percent withholding and teleworkersOfficial
  22. UK FCDO Spain entry, 90 days in 180Official
  23. National parks of Spain, four in the Canary Islands and none on Gran CanariaReference
  24. Canary natural parks, Tamadaba and PilanconesOfficial
  25. Pico de las Nieves, high peak of Gran CanariaReference
  26. OpenStreetMap bus station on Avenida Cabildo InsularReference
  27. OpenStreetMap Hospital ICOT Ciudad de TeldeReference
  28. OpenStreetMap Basilica of San Juan BautistaReference
  29. OpenStreetMap Casa-Museo León y CastilloReference
  30. OpenStreetMap Cuatro PuertasReference
  31. Teatro Municipal Juan Ramón Jiménez, address and 565 seatsOfficial
  32. GESTEL, municipal company that runs the theatre and the librariesOfficial
  33. Spain tax residence, day count and economic interestsSecondary

Change history

    • Method Generated Researched
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €1,800 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €108,000) The October 2026 Fotocasa index is not split by bedrooms. San Juan is 1,804 euros per…
    • 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,300 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = €78,000) The October 2026 Fotocasa index is not split by bedrooms. Jinámar is 1,139 euros per…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €1,650 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €132,000) The October 2026 Fotocasa index is not split by bedrooms. San Juan is 1,804 euros per…
    • 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,200 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = €96,000) The October 2026 Fotocasa index is not split by bedrooms. Jinámar is 1,139 euros per…
    • Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads Spanish Digital Nomad Visa (Beckham Law variant) offers 24% flat tax on Spanish income. Many passports can stay 90 days in any 180 without a visa. Work needs a permit. Qualifying…
    35 more changes
    • Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads San Gregorio for amenities and local life; Melenara/Salinetas for coastal vibes and fast… San Gregorio is the commercial centre of the old town. Melenara and Salinetas are the…
    • Best Area to Stay for Tourists San Francisco district for historic charm or Melenara for beach access. San Francisco for the historic quarter, and Bahía de Melenara, Playa de Salinetas or Playa…
    • Best Beach Nearby Playa de Melenara (Blue Flag beach, 5 min drive from city center). The local beaches are Bahía de Melenara, Playa de Salinetas and Playa del Hombre. The…
    • Best Coworking Space The House (Las Palmas - 15 mins away) or local startups in San Gregorio; Coworking Nomad… Coworking Nomad is in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Calle Santiago 5, with a flexible desk at 18…
    • Best Hospital Hospital Universitario Insular de Gran Canaria (10 mins away in Las Palmas). Hospital ICOT Ciudad de Telde, Calle Mister Blisse, urbanización La Estrella, La Garita…
    • City Telde, Gran Canaria, Las Palmas, Spain Telde, on the east of Gran Canaria in the province of Las Palmas, borders Las Palmas de…
    • Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules Yes, standard EU/Spanish transparency rules apply. Spanish controlled-foreign-company rules can tax a resident on income of a foreign company…
    • Corporate Tax 4% (Canary Islands Special Zone - ZEC, subject to requirements) otherwise 25%. The general corporation-tax rate is 25 percent. Authorised Canary Special Zone entities…
    • Cultural Districts Barrio de San Francisco (Oldest residential area with cobbled streets). San Juan and San Francisco are the historic nuclei. San Juan holds the church, the square…
    • Currency & Banking 1 EUR ≈ 1.09 USD. BBVA and Santander are main banks on Calle Gomera. Euro (EUR). ECB reference on 19 October 2026: 1 EUR = 1.1225 USD (1 USD = 0.8909 EUR)…
    • Dividend Withholding Tax 19% - 28% depending on amount. Dividends are savings income: 19 percent on the first 6,000 euros, 21 percent to 50,000…
    • Highest Income Tax Bracket 47% (on income over €300,000). The 2026 state withholding scale reaches 47% on general income above €300,000. Combined…
    • Highway Access Direct access to GC-1 (North-South artery) and GC-10 linking center to coast. The GC-1 motorway runs along the east of the town. The centre is about 2 km inland. For…
    • Historic Buildings City Hall (Ayuntamiento de Telde) at Plaza de San Juan. The main citizen office is at Camino del Cubillo, phone 928 13 90 50. The culture…
    • Historical Sites Cuatro Puertas (Ancient volcanic cave site used by indigenous Canarians). Cuatro Puertas, on a 319-metre hill toward Ingenio beside the GC-100, is a pre-Hispanic…
    • Local Heritage The 'El Santo' tradition and indigenous archaeological importance of Tufia. Telde is called the city of the faycanes, the ancient high priests. Before the conquest it…
    • Main Train/Transit Hub Estación de Guaguas de Telde (Main bus station for Global bus lines). The bus station, Telde (Estación de guaguas), is on Avenida Cabildo Insular in San Juan…
    • Museums & Art Venues Casa-Museo León y Castillo (Free entry, Calle León y Castillo). Casa-Museo León y Castillo, Calle León y Castillo 45, in a Canarian house with wooden…
    • Must-See Landmarks Basilica of San Juan Bautista and the historic San Francisco quarter. Plaza de San Juan, with the Basilica of San Juan Bautista, and Plaza de San Francisco…
    • National Parks Nearby Pico de las Nieves (30 mins drive for high-altitude pine forests). Gran Canaria has no national park. Tamadaba and Pilancones are natural parks. The Canary…
    • Population 102,500 104,168 people on 1 January 2025, the municipal-register total the English Wikipedia cites…
    • Power 230V, 50Hz, 🔌 Type C/F sockets 230 V, 50 Hz. Sockets are Type C (Europlug) and Type F (Schuko).
    • Property Tax IBI (Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles) ~0.5% - 0.7% of cadastral value annually. IBI is an annual municipal tax on owning real estate, and the town sets the rate. A…
    • Property Transaction Tax 6.5% ITP (Transfer Tax) in Canary Islands (lower than mainland 10%). In the Canary Islands the 2026 general transfer tax on real estate is 6.5 percent. Stamp…
    • Public Transport Passes Tarjeta TransGC; €20-€40/month for unlimited island travel. The TransGC card is a personal contactless wallet for Global buses, not a flat monthly…
    • Regional Travel Global Bus (Line 12 or 80 to Las Palmas in 20 mins for €2.30). Global line 12 runs between Las Palmas and Telde, and line 80 is the direct service. The…
    • Religious Sites Basilica de San Juan Bautista (Gothic-Renaissance architecture). Basilica of San Juan Bautista, founded in 1483. The original gateway is…
    • SIM Card Orange or Vodafone (Calle Navarra); 100GB prepaid plans for ~€20/month. Buy a prepaid SIM at an Orange or Movistar shop; identification is usually required, and…
    • Studio Purchase Price (City Center) Approx. €1,900 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €76,000) Fotocasa asking prices in October 2026, all home sizes: San Juan, the historic centre, is…
    • Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) Approx. €1,400 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = €56,000) Fotocasa October 2026, all home sizes: Jinámar, the large northern district, is 1,139…
    • Tap Water Safe to drink, but high mineral content; most locals use filtered water or 5L jugs from… Generally safe to drink nationwide; southern supplies can have a higher mineral content…
    • Tax System Spanish Resident (Worldwide income); Canary Islands (IGIC instead of VAT). Residents pay Spanish income tax on worldwide income. Non-residents pay tax on…
    • Theater Venues Teatro Municipal Juan Ramón Jiménez. Teatro Municipal Juan Ramón Jiménez, Calle Poeta Pablo Neruda 1, seats 565. The municipal…
    • Top Regional Airline Binter Canarias (Connecting to other islands for ~€30-€60 for residents). Binter Canarias and Canaryfly are based at Gran Canaria Airport, in the Gando district of…
    • VAT 7% IGIC (General Indirect Canary Tax), much lower than 21% mainland VAT. The Canary Islands do not charge mainland VAT (21 percent). The local sales tax is IGIC…

    Fix pass: Currency & Banking now uses the exact prep exchange rate and card guidance; Tap Water and SIM Card use the common Spain wording; Tax System restores the residence test; Highest Income Tax Bracket uses the national withholding and regional variation summary; Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads uses the shared passport-dependent visa and optional impatriate wording rather than the British-only opening and company-tax addendum. Theater Venues is now listed as unverified for its desk hours, address and capacity because the retrieved page did not confirm them (en.wikivoyage.org, taxsummaries.pwc.com, taxsummaries.pwc.com, gov.uk, teldecultura.org).

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