Coliving in Fuerteventura, Spain

Banama is a year-round coliving base in Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, designed for remote workers who want to combine serious surf access with a genuine community of like-minded professionals. Founded in 2020, it operates as a stable home base for digital nomads doing workations of one month or more, with a focus on work-life balance in one of Europe’s most consistent surf and sunshine destinations.

The Experience

The Banama rhythm is built around the Canary Islands’ natural assets. Fuerteventura offers reliable surf year-round — the island is home to some of the Atlantic’s most consistent waves — and mornings at Banama tend to start before the desk does. Afternoons are structured for productive remote work, with a proper coworking setup, fast Wi-Fi, and an environment designed for people with real jobs to get done. Evenings circle back to community: shared meals, conversations with housemates, and the occasional sunset session.

Banama’s community is small by design — capacity is 12 guests — which keeps the group dynamic tight and personal. The team curates who joins, and the result is a concentration of tech professionals, freelancers, and remote workers who share a similar appetite for both productivity and outdoor living. Shared activities, group surf outings, and social events are built into the programme rather than left to chance.

The Space

The house is a well-appointed coliving property with both shared and private room options. Shared rooms with private bathrooms start from around €44 per night; premium en-suite rooms start from €55 per night; budget dorm options are available from €36. Monthly pricing is €1,540 for shared rooms and €1,960 for private rooms. All rooms are named after countries. The coworking setup includes comfortable desks and the connectivity standards expected by corporate remote workers. Common areas are designed for both social time and quiet work.

Who It’s For

Banama suits remote workers with demanding jobs who want an active, community-oriented base rather than an anonymous apartment. The minimum stay is one month, which filters out short-term visitors and keeps the community cohesive. With 12 guests maximum, it suits people who want genuine connection rather than a crowded hostel atmosphere. The surf focus is real but not exclusive — guests who don’t surf still find the community and work setup compelling.

Location Highlights

Fuerteventura is the second-largest of the Canary Islands and the most surf-centric, with consistent Atlantic swells, beaches stretching for kilometres, and a dry, warm climate that makes outdoor living comfortable year-round. The island sits just 100 kilometres off the coast of Morocco, giving it a north African light and landscape that sets it apart from the more developed Canary Islands. For remote workers on European time zones, the Canaries are unbeatable: same time zone as the UK and Portugal in winter, minimal jet lag, and easy flight connections from most European cities.