Coliving in La Orotava, Tenerife, Spain

Nine Coliving is a community-driven coliving for digital nomads set in a restored 1852 Canarian townhouse in La Orotava, Tenerife. With space for up to 15 guests and a programme built around daily yoga, shared breakfasts, and access to one of Spain’s most scenically remarkable islands, it offers an intimate alternative to the larger, more transactional spaces common in the Canary Islands.

What It Is

Nine Coliving operates from a historic building in the centre of La Orotava, a well-preserved colonial town in the Orotava Valley on Tenerife’s north coast. The house has been carefully converted to serve a small community of remote workers, creatives, and curious travellers who want more than functional accommodation. The coliving offers private rooms, two dedicated coworking areas, daily yoga sessions, and community breakfasts — all within a building that retains its original Canarian architectural character. Minimum stay is 15 days.

The Experience

A typical day at Nine starts with fresh communal breakfast before guests split between the coworking spaces for focused work. Daily yoga sessions run on site, and the wider community programme encourages guests to explore the island together — hiking to the rim of Mount Teide, visiting remote beaches on the wild north coast, or navigating the volcanic landscapes of the Teno massif. La Orotava’s historical centre is walkable, with a strong local food culture, weekly markets, and a calendar of traditional Canarian festivals throughout the year. The 15-person cap keeps the atmosphere genuinely intimate — Nine’s community forms quickly and tends to stay in contact long after guests leave.

The Space

The 1852 building provides private rooms across multiple floors, with two coworking areas offering panoramic views of the Atlantic and the Teide volcano. High-speed internet covers the entire property. Breakfasts are fresh and prepared daily. The architectural quality of the building itself — carved wooden balconies, tiled floors, stone archways — adds a layer of character that purpose-built coliving spaces rarely achieve.

Who It Is For

Nine Coliving draws remote workers who are looking for slow travel rather than destination-hopping: people who want to settle into a place, understand its rhythms, and build meaningful connections within a small community. It suits solo travellers, creatives, writers, and anyone who finds that combining physical activity and community structure makes their working day more sustainable. Tenerife’s year-round mild climate makes Nine a viable base across any season.

Location Highlights

La Orotava sits in a lush valley on Tenerife’s north coast, with a microclimate noticeably greener and cooler than the resort-heavy south. Mount Teide — at 3,715 metres, the highest peak in Spain — is visible from the house and reachable within an hour. Tenerife’s north also offers world-class surf at El Socorro and Almaciga, excellent local wine from the Orotava DO, and a pace of life that feels entirely distinct from the tourist infrastructure of the south. Canary Islands residency rules and direct flights from most European cities make it a practical year-round base.