Discover Amarilla, the Coliving and Coworking Destination for Digital Nomads in Tenerife

If the recent world events have turned your living and working situation upside down, then you are not alone. This last year has seen a boom in the number of people switching up their daily commute for working from home. While digital nomads have been early adopters of this lifestyle choice, many others are just catching onto the craze. If the weather in Northern Europe is stopping you from enjoying your surroundings, start daydreaming about Amarilla Golf, just a four hours flight from all major airports. Canary Green was granted an access-all-areas tour of this fabulous remote working initiative based in Tenerife South- discover the world of digital nomads in Tenerife.

What Is a Digital Nomad?

Before we start talking about working in paradise, let us clarify exactly what we mean by the term digital nomad. Generally speaking, a digital nomad is anyone with the flexibility to work remotely via access to a laptop and a high-speed internet connection. This can be anyone young or old who chooses the freedom rebellion lifestyle and travels between destinations across the globe in a nomadic nature. Typical digital nomad jobs include:

Copywriters
Virtual Assistants
Project Managers
SEO Specialists
Web Developers
Social Media Marketers
Digital Entrepreneur
Customer Service Representative
Business or Life Coach

Discover Where the Tenerife Digital Nomads Hang Out

The Canary Islands are an ideal destination for digital nomads thanks to their proximity to major cities such as Paris or London, their Greenwich Meantime time zone and not forgetting the eternal springlike weather. Tenerife is a hot choice for those enjoying the benefits of remote working and Amarilla Golf is home to one of the most popular coliving and coworking spots on the island. Amarilla Coliving is housed inside an impressive modern villa boasting 360º views of the neighbouring golf course and the crystalline waters of the Atlantic ocean. The project was co-founded by Marina, a half Irish half Canarian who after travelling saw a gap in Tenerife’s tourism market and made a dream a reality. Amarilla allows digital nomads to live and work together in a conscious commune where work seamlessly blends in with downtime and adventure.

“I think most digital nomads are really conscious. They have a huge conscious community. They don’t just want to go to a place and use and abuse it, most want to be part of the community and give back.”

Marina Fuentes Corridan

Amarilla Coliving project co-founder

Benefits of Staying in a Tenerife Coliving Community

As the life of a digital nomad can sometimes be unpredictable, Amarilla provides stability by offering the flexibility of staying as little or as long as is needed. It is not all work and no play, however. Amarilla is a huge supporter of sustainable tourism and as a result, hosts a wide variety of events for guests such as hikes, watersports, art classes and winery tours. These cultural activities allow nomads to connect with the island and invest their time in understanding why it is important to nurture and protect the surroundings. Of course, there is more to coliving life than flexible stays and fun events, the top benefits are:

Instant access to a network of global entrepreneurs
Golden sand beaches are just a stone’s throw away
There is an amazing social network on your doorstep
Spain’s highest point, El Teide Volcano is just a short drive away
Breathtaking views of Tenerife South
Supporting a network of sustainable tourism on the island

The Future of Sustainable Tourism in Tenerife

There are so many ways for digital nomads to give back to the local community during their stay here in Tenerife. From joining in the #MeatFreeMondayTenerife initiative to visiting #ILoveCanarias approved businesses – small actions make a big collective impact. What sets digital nomads apart from the regular tourist is their conscious mindset. They are ideal tourists for the Canary Islands as they appreciate and value their new destination as if it was their home. With the growing trend for working online, the Canary Islands tourism sector could see a dramatic shift towards more sustainable alternatives to attract these longer staying guests – watch this space!