Have you ever thought about moving abroad but don’t know where to start? There are a lot of things to consider when settling in a different country, aspects like health, education, the country’s lifestyle, and the tax system are key to making such an important move.
This is why the Economic Promotion Society of Gran Canaria (SPEGC) launched the initiative ‘Best in Gran Canaria‘, which has recently updated the ‘Practical guide to setting up in Gran Canaria’, with new services and benefits to set up in this wonderful island.
The ‘Practical Guide to Setting up in Gran Canaria’ was launched this year with specific information on how to manage basic administrative procedures, find housing, educational centres, and other recommendations to make it easier for professionals and companies to settle on the island.
This guide compiles all the information necessary for expatriate workers, remote workers, entrepreneurs, employees, families, and, in short, any worker who moves to Gran Canaria for professional reasons. The information is adapted for both workers moving for a short period of time and for permanent or long-term establishments.
‘Best In Gran Canaria’ provides information and support in entrepreneurship, innovation, and presents the advantages and key factors for an adequate establishment on the island, and includes the services that the SPEGC offers to Gran Canarian entrepreneurs: financial instruments, tailor-made training, instruments to attract workforce, offices in the Technology Park of Gran Canaria, and much more.
Gran Canaria is full of charm, and it is no secret that this island offers an excellent quality of life. The Canary Islands are an ideal destination to live and do business, a great alternative for expats doing business with West African and European markets.
Families and workers of businesses based in the Canary Islands are overjoyed. They live surrounded by lovely landscapes, in a totally safe destination, and have access to high-quality healthcare, education, and many leisure and cultural activities.
A good education and healthcare system is something that everyone has in consideration to determine where to move next. In the Canary Islands, we have a total of 28 hospitals, 103 health centers, 5 universities, and 39 private schools.tivities.
Specifically, Gran Canaria has 36 healthcare centers and 18 hospitals as well as private ones. Regarding education, Gran Canaria holds 516 education centers and the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC) with a wide range of humanities and science degrees.
Plus, renting a house in Gran Canaria costs an average of €10.89/m², which is a very good deal, considering that Gran Canaria is the most cosmopolitan and populated city in the Canary Islands.
In addition, the archipelago is famous for its natural landscapes, with 159 miles of beaches, 4 biosphere reserves, and 141 protected natural areas. All islands are very well connected between them by sea and air. Also, the islands offer a varied leisure catalog: there are 24 shopping malls, 141 cinemas, and 20 water parks.
Besides enjoying the best weather in the world, the archipelago has become a great place to enjoy cultural and sports events, such as the Canary Islands Music Festival, the Opera Festival, Carnival, and the Windsurf World Cup, among others.
You can download the guides in Spanish or English by clicking on the following links:
