Fuerteventura, a favorite with surfers, is reputed to be the windiest island in the Canaries. Lanzarote fascinates with its lunar landscapes, Gran Canaria amazes with rocky deserts and lush vegetation. But Tenerife, the most populous and extensive of the volcanic archipelago, offers the full menu: the worldly and cosmopolitan life of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, capital of the Canaries together with Las Palmas; the quiet exploration of the hinterland and its historic villages; the expanses of volcanic rocks, the luxuriant forests and of course the numerous beaches, 14 of which with the Blue Flag. Last, but not least: services and infrastructures tailored to smartworkers for all tourists who, enchanted by the beauty of the island, decide to return a little longer as a digital nomad.
Any stay on the island, short or long, should start with the most iconic of the stops: the Teide, an imposing volcano which gave Tenerife the ancient name of Isla del Infierno. According to the beliefs of the Guanches, the first inhabitants of the place, paradise was located right here, one step away from the flaming crater. Today the volcano is still active (the last eruption was in 1909) and with its over 3700 meters of height stands majestically on the Teide National Park, a Unesco heritage. It is worth exploring the surroundings, climbing the slope and enjoying the view: if the day is clear, you can also see the other islands of the archipelago.
Worth a visit the lush Anaga Rural Park, a tropical forest extending across the northern tip of Tenerife and marked by paths that descend to the ocean. Moving to the opposite end of the island and renting a car, instead, you can take the panoramic road that crosses the scenic ridges of the Teno Rural Park and reaches up to Masca, a remote hamlet of traditional houses that is definitely instagrammable. The atmosphere of other times can actually be breathed also in the streets of San Cristóbal de La Laguna: the layout of this inland town, not far from Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Unesco heritage, has remained almost unchanged compared to the original of the fifteenth century.
After the adventure, space for relaxation: the deep blue of the ocean is enough to calm the mind and the gentle caress of the waves to massage tired muscles. Along the southwest coast, with a little luck – or more easily by joining a boat excursion – you might even spot dolphins and cetaceans. The beaches are so numerous and varied that it is impossible to get bored: they are black or golden, equipped or wild, lapped by the waves (and therefore perfect for surfing) or equipped with natural pools in which to float peacefully until the evening. It is forbidden to miss the sunset, of course: one of the best views can be enjoyed from Punta Tenowhere an old lighthouse overlooking the sea guards the westernmost end of the island.
Tenerife is the perfect destination for those looking for the right mix between relaxation and adventure, but also for those who travel with a PC in their backpack and embrace the idea of ​​alternating remote work sessions with nature hikes or tastings of tapas and local wines (on ‘island there are five wine regions). If the landscape, the mild climate and the Spanish welcome aren’t enough, aspiring smartworkers will be easily convinced by the low cost of living, good connectivity and the presence of infrastructures designed specifically for teleworking. It is no coincidence that Tenerife is indeed one of the most requested destinations by remote workers and already hosts a diverse community of digital nomads, most of whom come from Europe.
Just a Puerto de la Cruza dynamic oceanfront town in the north of the island, the first edition of the festival was held in June 2022 Tednomad, Tenerife Digital Nomad Fest. The event, the organizers explain, was a great success: there were about two thousand participants in the scheduled conferences, events and networking activities. Sponsored by Tenerife Tourism, the Canary Islands Government and the Municipality of Puerto de la Cruz, the Festival was in fact an opportunity to meet the digital nomads of today and tomorrow, but also to discuss topics such as cybersecurity, work culture, personal relationships in the digital world and new technologies. The Canary Island will almost certainly host the Festival again, but not before the edition scheduled in Malaga (Madnomad) in December 2022.
It is not news that the Canaries and above all Tenerife propose themselves as a point of reference for the international community of digital nomads, which among other things continues to grow: as also emerged during the first edition of Tednomad, it is estimated that in 2025 “75% of the workforce will be nomadic”. The Why Tenerife brand was founded precisely to attract smartworkers, while the Work & Play Tenerife platform has for some time been providing two coliving and thirty coworking facilities, as well as all the useful information to move your business to an ocean view location. .
Source: Vanity Fair
