Gran Canaria

For almost the whole island, no. The only exception is the municipality of Mogán (Puerto Rico, Amadores, Puerto de Mogán, Taurito), where you pay €0.15 per person per night, usually via your accommodation. There is no region-wide eco-tax for the rest of the Canary Islands.

Any month works: temperatures stay around 20-26 °C all year. Winter is ideal to escape the cold and work remotely. It only drops at night, to a minimum of around 12-15 °C. Spring and autumn are the best seasons for hiking and cycling. Bear in mind the summer «panza de burro», which leaves the sky overcast — but only in the north of the island.

Yes. Stable fibre and 5G, dozens of coworkings, an international community, mild climate and direct flights to half of Europe place it among the best remote-working destinations in the Canary Islands. Only in the island’s most remote corners does the signal drop out.

In 4-5 days you cover the essentials: southern beaches, the capital Las Palmas, a day in the island’s centre (Roque Nublo and Tejeda) and a day of northern villages. To feel the island unhurried, better to stay at least one or two weeks.

For the south and Las Palmas, no: buses (“guaguas”) are good. To explore the volcanic interior, the villages and the viewpoints freely, renting a car makes the difference.