Remote Working: How it Works Advantages and Disadvantages

Have you heard about telecommuting in the Canary Islands?

Generally speaking, remote working is becoming more and more popular nowadays, because there is a tendency to give a lot of importance to this working method, whose importance has been seen especially after the restrictions imposed by the spread of the pandemic worldwide.

But remote working in the Canary Islands could have an extra edge!

How so?

If you are asking yourself this question about remote working in the Canary Islands, on this page you will find a lot of useful information.

Let's go in order and we explain everything in the guide that we offer on the subject.

Arriving in the Canary Islands: info on Covid

If you want to get to the Canary Islands, in Covid times, what do you need to know?

From about mid-November 2020, to enter these islands you must show a molecular swab that has given as a negative result and that you have done at most 72 hours before departure.

An antigenic swab is not accepted.

Also, in addition to showing the result of the molecular swab, you must show and electronically sign a special health check form that you must have prior to travel.

You receive a barcode that must be shown several times, both during and after the trip.

However, the restrictions are lighter than those that apply in other countries.

Where to stay in the Canary Islands

There is great choice regarding the possibility of accommodation in the Canary Islands.

In fact, you must not forget that the archipelago of these islands is made up of seven territories that belong, on a political level, to Spanish territory.

Geographically, they are located in Africa, but they are still part of the European Union.

The main islands of the Canary archipelago are four and therefore you could choose just one of them, because they are also the most easily accessible.

These are Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.

Looking for a house in the Canary Islands: how to do it

Finding a house in the Canary Islands is not as difficult as you might think, even if you need to make the Canary Islands remote working.

Most tourists in fact choose hotels, so for real estate prices that you can find even on the net are very competitive.

You have to start with the intention of having to stay for a certain period of time and have clear ideas from this point of view as well.

For example, you could find a studio apartment, equipped as a small study, in a residence.

Generally, you will be asked to pay about 500-600 euros per month for this type of accommodation, including all expenses.

It is also possible to find solutions that propose entire houses and villas that are rented and shared among several people.

You can turn to sites like Booking, AirBnb and the Milanuncios website.

Also, for example, you could rely on the Facebook groups of digital nomads living in the Canary Islands, which often have quite active communities.

Cost of living in the Canary Islands

The cost of living in the Canary Islands is lower than in Italy, but in general it is also lower than in Spain.

You can save money for example on transportation, because in the Canary Islands the cost of gasoline is really low, and you can also save money when buying products at supermarkets.

Even if you need to eat out in a restaurant, the costs are not high, because you could spend from 10 to 30 euros.

Where to work remotely in the Canary Islands

If you need to do remote working in the Canary Islands, as we have already specified, you should turn to the main islands, which are those we have previously indicated, namely Gran Canaria, Tenerife, Fuerteventura and Lanzarote.

The other three smaller islands of the archipelago, which are La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro, do not always have an internet connection that allows remote work.

Remote working Fuerteventura

Doing remote working in Fuerteventura is really very convenient, also because this island is establishing itself as a destination for digital nomadism, especially in the area of Corralejo.

Here you can also find a certain movida, which for sure can be a pleasure.

Remote working Gran Canaria

Gran Canaria is the historical destination for remote working in the Canary Islands, because here lives a large community of digital nomads and there are many coworking and many start-ups.

The most desirable location from this point of view is the capital, Las Palmas.

Remote working Tenerife

Tenerife is the largest island of the Canary Islands and here you can also find a large community of digital nomads.

Above all, the communities that are dedicated to remote working in Tenerife are in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, which is located in the north, Playa Las Americas or Los Cristianos, more in the south, which are also suitable locations for those who love the sea life.

Remote working Lanzarote

As far as Lanzarote is concerned, we must say that there is no place where a real community of digital nomads is concentrated.

But at the landscape level the island is very beautiful and there is a very quiet life, so it is ideal for those who want to stay away from the chaos.

What you need for your remote working in the Canaries

If you need to do remote working in the Canaries, keep in mind that the tariff plans in Spain are a bit more expensive than in Italy, because you can buy for example 10 or 20 GB for about 15 euros.

In any case, the offers are updated often, so you are really spoiled for choice, with the opportunity to find the most convenient rate to your needs.

You can also buy a Spanish SIM, which is a rechargeable virtual SIM, supported by the latest generation of cell phones.

In this way you can also not give up your Italian number.

It is as if your cell phone works with dual SIM, but the second SIM is not physically located on your phone.

For example, among the companies that offer this type of service there is Yoigo, which offers rechargeable contracts for 8, 14 or 18 euros per month, corresponding to 6, 8 or 16 GB, plus unlimited phone calls.

Health insurance: how it works

Always remember that in the Canary Islands it's like being in Europe, so as an Italian citizen you have the right to health care, for which you have to take into account the conditions that are imposed and the maximum coverage.

So, for this reason, it would be advisable to take out an insurance policy to be covered even in times of pandemic.

You can compare the various policies of different companies on the internet and choose the policy that you think is most convenient.

There are just websites dedicated to comparison for insurance in Canary Islands.

You have to search online and you have to insert the data concerning your trip, so you will receive an e-mail with the best proposal, which you can also buy directly online.

Health insurance for digital nomads

If you want to do remote working in the Canaries and you are looking for a digital nomad insurance, you have to take into account some factors.

Compare policies based on the maximum coverage available.

You may find that if a policy is too cheap, you may not have enough protection.

You should lean more towards coverage of at least 500,000 euros, so that you have unlimited hospitalization time.

Also make sure the policy provides for direct payment of medical expenses, which is better than waiting for reimbursement procedures.

Check that the call center available to you answers in a language you know very well and that it operates 24 hours a day.

Car Rental

Another indispensable service if you want to stay in the Canaries for remote working is car rental, which can be very useful if you want to go on trips or if you want to explore the islands.

You can find in the main islands all the major car rental companies and there are a few local ones as well.

Let's take a few examples, especially when it comes to pricing.

AutoReisen offers three or four day rentals for less than 50 euros.

Cicar offers a week at 99 euros.

In both cases, insurance is included.

For long-term rentals you can find the PlusCar company, which offers rates of around 200-250 euros per month.