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The Smartalks team during their workation in Gran Canaria with Oceanworking
Erika CassiaJul 14, 2026

Workation in Gran Canaria: A Week of Team Building and Content for Smartalks

From the Smartalks team – where work and well-being come together

A workation in Gran Canaria that combines work, content creation, and wellness: the Smartalks team’s account of their week with Oceanworking.

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Black shoe with trident heel on an elegant desk in an editorial setting inspired by The Devil Wears Prada 2
Matteo MarinoJul 3, 2026

Burnout: when ambition becomes exhaustion

The reason 90% of teams go into burnout is not workload, it is one thing, and it is a strategic design error.

Twenty years later, The Devil Wears Prada is no longer just about fashion. It's about talent, pressure and everything we accept to lose in order to stay relevant.

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A coastal road in Gran Canaria in the morning, with a bus stop and the ocean in the background
Matteo MarinoJul 18, 2026

Useful Information for Gran Canaria: A Practical Guide Before You Go

Emergencies, electrical outlets, internet access, transportation, payments, and healthcare: all on a single page

Emergency numbers, Schuko plugs, SIM cards and Wi-Fi, buses and taxis, payments, and the European Health Insurance Card: a practical guide to Gran Canaria before you go.

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The Smartalks team during their workation in Gran Canaria with Oceanworking
Erika CassiaJul 14, 2026

Workation in Gran Canaria: A Week of Team Building and Content for Smartalks

From the Smartalks team – where work and well-being come together

A workation in Gran Canaria that combines work, content creation, and wellness: the Smartalks team’s account of their week with Oceanworking.

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A bird's-eye view of Anfi del Mar Bay in Gran Canaria, with its light-colored sand, calm turquoise water, and the small marina in the background
Erika CassiaJul 9, 2026

The Best Beaches in Gran Canaria: Which One to Choose

Six stretches of coastline organized by traveler type: relaxation, waves, families, scenery, adventure, and dunes

The best beaches in Gran Canaria, organized by type of trip: relaxation in Amadores, surfing in Las Canteras, family-friendly beaches in Anfi del Mar, dunes, and wild beaches.

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Black shoe with trident heel on an elegant desk in an editorial setting inspired by The Devil Wears Prada 2
Matteo MarinoJul 3, 2026

Burnout: when ambition becomes exhaustion

The reason 90% of teams go into burnout is not workload, it is one thing, and it is a strategic design error.

Twenty years later, The Devil Wears Prada is no longer just about fashion. It's about talent, pressure and everything we accept to lose in order to stay relevant.

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A sheltered cove in southern Gran Canaria on a winter day, with calm, turquoise water and just a few people on the sand
Erika CassiaJun 27, 2026

Winter Swimming in Gran Canaria: Temperatures, Beaches, and Seasons

How cold is the water, why the south beats the north, and how to choose the right month

Winter Swimming in Gran Canaria: Air and Sea Temperatures, Differences Between the North and South, Wind-Sheltered Beaches, and the Best Month to Visit.

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Children training on the field at the El Tablero Sports Center in Maspalomas during the 2024 Milan Camp in Gran Canaria
Erika CassiaJun 20, 2026

Oceanworking at Milan Camp 2024 in Gran Canaria

A week of sports, community, and accessible technology alongside children and their families.

At the Milan Camp 2024 in Maspalomas, Gran Canaria, we at Oceanworking provided live coverage from the Team Lab and a custom-built PWA to bring the event to life.

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A roundabout lined with palm trees along a coastal road in Gran Canaria on a windy, sunny day, with the ocean in the background
Matteo MarinoJun 13, 2026

The Most Common Mistakes Made by Visitors to Gran Canaria (and How to Avoid Them)

Sun, round shapes, wind, and mealtimes: things you only understand after the first few days

Mistakes to Avoid in Gran Canaria During Your First Few Days: Sunscreen Even in the City, Roundabouts, Giving Way to Pedestrians, Wind on the Beach, and Dinner Times.

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Open-concept coworking space in Gran Canaria with large windows, natural light, and ocean views
Erika CassiaJun 6, 2026

Traditional coworking is no longer enough

How workspaces are changing, and why working by the ocean affects concentration, creativity, and well-being.

Coworking in Gran Canaria with ocean views and natural light: discover how to work better in a space designed for focus, creativity, and well-being.

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A table at an outdoor café in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, with friends sharing papas arrugadas and mojo, bathed in the warm late-afternoon light
Erika CassiaMay 24, 2026

Living Like a Local in Gran Canaria: Canarian Customs and Rhythms

Always say hello, eat with your hands, live at the island’s pace: how to learn to live here

Local Tips for Gran Canaria: How to Greet People, the Island’s Slow Pace, Canarian Words, Ron Miel, and Table Manners. The Customs of Those Who Actually Live There.

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Unica Academy coaching session at Oceanworking in Gran Canaria, featuring large windows overlooking the ocean
Erika CassiaMar 22, 2025

Workation in Gran Canaria: The Unica Academy Workshop

Oceanworking is hosting the Unica Academy workshop

A corporate training workation in Gran Canaria: Unica Academy’s three-day workshop hosted by Oceanworking, featuring coaching and ocean views.

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Canarian papas arrugadas served in a clay dish and covered with mojo rojo sauce
Erika CassiaMar 14, 2025

Traditional Canarian Dishes: What to Actually Eat in Gran Canaria

Five dishes that capture the essence of the island—and the right place to find them done just right

Papas arrugadas, gofio, ropa vieja, grilled vieja, and Uruguayan polvito: the traditional dishes of Gran Canaria and where to find them made from scratch.

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The Essere 2024 event hall hosted by Essere Agile, where speakers and attendees gathered to discuss the future of work
Erika CassiaNov 11, 2024

Oceanworking at the Essere 2024 event on the future of work

An afternoon of discussion aimed at a more informed future in the workplace.

Oceanworking participated in Essere 2024, organized by Essere Agile: an afternoon of discussion on the future of work and putting people first.

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The Maspalomas Dunes on Gran Canaria, bathed in the warm light of the sunset, with the ocean in the background and the sand ridges casting long shadows
Matteo MarinoOct 6, 2024

Gran Canaria Beyond the Beaches: Unexpected Experiences

Five Ways to Explore the Island Away from the Crowded Coastline

Coffee plantations, dolphins, dunes at sunset, and dark nights: five experiences to discover Gran Canaria away from the coast.

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A bird's-eye view of the volcanic ridges in the interior of Gran Canaria at sunset, with Roque Nublo rising from a layer of low clouds and pine forests on the slopes
Erika CassiaJul 10, 2024

Fun Facts About Gran Canaria: A Miniature Continent

Dunes and pine forests just an hour away, coffee grown in Europe, inhabited canyons, and trees that symbolize an archipelago

Fun Facts About Gran Canaria: Why It’s Called a “Miniature Continent,” Coffee from the Agaete Valley, the Canary Islands Dragon, and the Barranco de Guayadeque.

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