Coworking Spaces in Lanzarote
Volcanic landscapes, zero rain, and a surprisingly solid remote work scene — Lanzarote is smaller and quieter than its neighbours, but if that’s exactly what you’re looking for, it delivers.
Working Remotely in Lanzarote: What You Need to Know
Lanzarote doesn’t have Las Palmas or Costa Adeje’s scale, but it has something those places can’t manufacture: a genuinely striking environment that makes every day feel a little different. The island is unlike anywhere else in the Canaries — volcanic, minimal, sculpted by centuries of lava flows and shaped by the architect César Manrique into something that looks almost designed for contemplative, focused work.
The coworking scene is smaller than Tenerife or Gran Canaria but it’s real and it’s grown steadily since 2020. Puerto del Carmen, just south of the airport, is the main hub for remote workers — walkable beaches, a strip of restaurants and cafés, and a cluster of coworking spaces within a short distance of each other. Arrecife, the capital, has a more local feel and is worth considering if you want to actually live on the island rather than exist in the tourist bubble.
Costa Teguise is another option — slightly quieter than Puerto del Carmen, popular with families and longer-term residents, with good amenities and a nice beach. Whichever area you choose, you’ll be getting 320+ days of sunshine a year and some of the clearest skies in Europe.
Best Areas for Remote Workers
🏖️ Puerto del Carmen
The main nomad hub. Good concentration of coworking spaces, long sandy beach, solid restaurant and café scene. A bit resort-heavy in high season but genuinely practical as a working base. Most remote workers end up here first.
🌊 Costa Teguise
North of the airport, calmer than Puerto del Carmen. Popular with windsurfers and families. More spread out, requires a bike or car for some errands, but great if you want a quieter working environment with beach access.
🏙️ Arrecife
The island capital. More local, more affordable, good daily market and supermarkets. Less touristy than the resort areas. If you want to properly live here rather than just pass through, Arrecife gives you more of the real Lanzarote.
🌋 Playa Blanca
The far south. Beautiful location, some of the best beaches on the island (Papagayo), but relatively limited coworking infrastructure. Better suited to shorter stays or those happy working from home/café.
How Much Does Coworking Cost in Lanzarote?
Lanzarote’s coworking scene is more boutique than the larger islands, which is reflected in pricing. Monthly hot desk memberships typically range €130–€190/month. Day passes are usually €12–€18. Spaces tend to be smaller and more personal than the bigger operations in Las Palmas or Adeje — which many people prefer. Most include fast fibre internet, good coffee, and a genuinely social atmosphere.
For café working, Puerto del Carmen has good options along the main strip, and Costa Teguise has a few reliable spots. The independent café scene in Arrecife is underrated for laptop work — less tourist-facing, more focused on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lanzarote good for digital nomads or is it too small?
It’s a great fit if you know what you’re getting into. The coworking scene is real but smaller than Gran Canaria or Tenerife. The nomad community exists and is friendly, but you won’t trip over other remote workers the way you might in Las Palmas or Costa Adeje. What you get in return is a genuinely spectacular environment, lower prices, and a pace of life that many people find extremely conducive to focused work. If you’re coming for community and buzz, look at Gran Canaria first. If you want space to think and a beautiful backdrop, Lanzarote is hard to beat.
Do I need a car in Lanzarote?
More than in Gran Canaria, less than some people fear. If you’re based in Puerto del Carmen you can manage without a car day-to-day — everything you need is walkable. Costa Teguise is similar. Arrecife has reasonable bus connections. But the island’s real appeal — the volcanoes, Jameos del Agua, the northern coast — requires wheels. Most longer-term residents either hire a car occasionally or buy a cheap second-hand one. Cycling is also a realistic option in the flat southern coastal areas.
What’s the weather like — is it really sunny every day?
It’s remarkably consistent. Lanzarote gets around 320–330 sunny days per year and almost no rain — it’s technically a desert island. Temperatures sit between 18°C in winter and 28°C in summer. The trade winds keep it from getting oppressively hot in August, unlike the Spanish mainland. It’s genuinely one of the most reliably sunny places in Europe, which is one of the main reasons people choose it as a remote work base over somewhere like Lisbon or the Algarve.
What’s the internet like?
Good in the main populated areas. Fibre is available in Puerto del Carmen, Costa Teguise, Arrecife, and Playa Blanca. Coworking spaces and modern apartments have solid connections. More rural areas and some older properties can be limited to ADSL, so it’s worth checking before committing to a long rental. Providers are the same as the rest of Spain: Movistar, Vodafone, Orange, and Digi.
How does Lanzarote compare to Fuerteventura for remote work?
They’re neighbouring islands with different personalities. Fuerteventura (specifically Corralejo) has a more established nomad/surf scene with slightly more coworking infrastructure. Lanzarote is more scenic, arguably more interesting culturally, and slightly cheaper. Both are good; the choice usually comes down to whether you want to prioritise the surf community (Fuerteventura) or the volcanic landscapes and more intimate atmosphere (Lanzarote). See our full island comparison for a detailed breakdown.
Can I legally work remotely from Lanzarote?
EU citizens can live and work anywhere in Spain freely. Non-EU remote workers need a visa — the Spain Digital Nomad Visa covers people working for companies or clients outside Spain, and like all the Canary Islands, Lanzarote benefits from the lower IGIC tax rate (7%) rather than mainland Spain’s 21% IVA. This makes self-employment noticeably cheaper here than on the peninsula.
What’s the cost of living like in Lanzarote?
Moderate and generally lower than Gran Canaria or the south of Tenerife. A single person living in Puerto del Carmen or Costa Teguise can expect to spend around €1,600–€2,200/month with a decent apartment, coworking membership, and a comfortable lifestyle. 1-bedroom flats in tourist areas run €750–€1,100/month; Arrecife is cheaper at €550–€800/month. Eating out is good value — a proper restaurant meal with wine rarely breaks €25–€30 per person.
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