There is a lucky breed of worker who can do their job or look after their clients from anywhere in the world. Known as digital nomads, they have fallen head over heels for one particular destination. It is an island city: welcoming and warm, both in climate and hospitality. Their travel crush is Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and here are plenty of reasons to visit. Yes, even in winter — and while working remotely.

You might think that, being small and easy to get around, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria could become a little repetitive. Think again. With its characterful neighbourhoods — make sure you explore Vegueta — its vibrant cultural scene, best enjoyed at venues such as the Alfredo Kraus Auditorium and the Pérez Galdós House Museum, and a rich food scene spanning local markets, traditional restaurants and flavours from beyond the Atlantic, this city always has another hidden corner ready to surprise you.

Gran Canaria enjoys warm, mild temperatures throughout the year. In fact, they range from around 18°C during the cooler months to 25°C in the warmest months. Forget about packing a heavy coat: as soon as you set foot on the island, the winter back home will feel a world away.

Sorry to break it to you, but you are not the first person to consider spending some time working remotely from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The good news is that the experience of other digital nomads and the networks they have created can help you settle into island life. Events and meet-ups for this type of traveller are common, making it easier to feel part of the local community, meet new people and build professional connections.

Gran Canaria’s beaches are famous for their beauty and quality. You will not even need to leave Las Palmas to see why, as the city is home to one of Europe’s best urban beaches. You have probably already heard of Las Canteras, and we can tell you that it has everything you could ask for: a long stretch of golden sand where you can bask in the sunshine, every service you could need close at hand, a lively promenade lined with restaurants and bars and, out on the water, a mix of surfers, swimmers and small boats bobbing on the waves.

When you are in Gran Canaria, there is no need to worry if you find yourself craving a nature fix. Here, the natural world puts on a spectacular show, rewarding those who explore it with sights such as the vast Roque Nublo and the breathtaking views from Pico de las Nieves, very close to Morro de la Agujereada, the highest point on the island. Leave the city behind for a while and enjoy.

You might think that the logistics of a trip combining work and leisure could get complicated, and that as well as finding somewhere to stay, you will also need to look for office space. Nothing could be further from the truth: in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Sercotel has two hotels offering free Wi-Fi and comfortable spaces to work. Sercotel Playa Canteras also has a coworking area.

Both Sercotel Parque Las Palmas and Sercotel Playa Canteras boast an excellent location — the first just a few minutes from the historic centre and the second right on the beachfront. They are also places where every detail is taken care of, helping any digital nomad feel completely at home.