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Gran Canaria's second city by the airport: dry, warm, windy and local, with beach districts, a historic core and a motorway commute.
Telde is the second-largest city on Gran Canaria, on the dry east coast, just south of Las Palmas and with the island's airport inside its boundary. It is bigger than most visitors realise: a historic inland core, a string of small beach districts along the coast, farming valleys behind and a large block of social housing at Jinámar.
It is a working, mostly Spanish city, not a resort. The sun shines and the temperature barely changes through the year, the sea is on the doorstep and prices are lower than in the capital. The compromise is a small job market, a car-dependent layout and the fact that the biggest hospitals and universities are in Las Palmas.
The city has 104,168 residents (2025). It suits people who want sun, wind and the sea on a modest budget, and who have a remote income or a job at the airport or in Las Palmas.
Data as of · the latest figures cover Jun 2026
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Telde stands out for connectivity and climate; it is weaker on healthcare and jobs. A typical 70 m² rental costs about €500 a month (2024).
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Few residents come from English-speaking or northern European countries, so daily life runs in Spanish. Contracts, the town hall and most doctors work in Spanish.
Summer nights stay warm, so sleep depends on a cooled bedroom. Check for air-conditioning before you sign.
Most people drive to work. Without a car, check bus routes from any flat before you commit.
Papas arrugadas with mojo, grilled fish by the harbour, gofio and cheese from island farms.
Easy and local, with a busy centre in the morning and a quiet seafront by night.
Neighbourhood bars and seafront terraces rather than clubs, with Las Palmas as the nightlife fallback.
The historic centre is inland, the beach districts of Melenara, Salinetas and Taliarte sit on the coast and Jinámar is a large housing estate.
Spanish with the soft Canarian accent and very little English.
San Juan in June, the San Gregorio fiestas and a long island carnival season.
Wind and wave sports on the coast, hiking in the ravines and the Cuatro Puertas mountain inland.
Telde is a place of districts rather than a single centre. San Juan and San Gregorio, inland and uphill, have the old squares, the basilica of San Juan Bautista, the house museum of the statesman León y Castillo and the festivals. The beach districts along the coast, Melenara, Salinetas and Taliarte, have seafront promenades, fish restaurants and small harbours, and are where many locals take an evening walk. Jinámar is an enormous housing estate by the motorway, and is one of the neighbourhoods that does not feature on postcards.
The pace is easy. People meet at bars and bakeries in the morning, eat a long lunch and go to the beach or the promenade on summer evenings. The sea wind is part of daily life, and windsurfers, kite-surfers and bodyboarders are a common sight. La Garita is known across the island for its waves.
Food is Canarian: wrinkled potatoes with red and green mojo sauces, grilled fish, goat cheese, gofio in soups and desserts, and bienmesabe. The language is Spanish with a Canarian accent, and English is spoken in tourist shops and nowhere else. The main fiestas are those of San Juan in June and San Gregorio in May, and the island carnival is a long season of parades and dances.
Foreign residents are few, so settling in means joining local life, and the city rewards those who learn Spanish. For nightlife, culture and a university, most people go to Las Palmas by car or bus.
Telde was one of the two kingdoms of the island before the Castilian conquest, and the historic districts of San Juan and San Gregorio are among the oldest settled parts of Gran Canaria. For centuries it was a farming town, with sugar cane, then bananas and tomatoes in the irrigated valleys, and later flowers and vegetables.
The economy now rests on the airport and its ancillary services, industrial estates along the east coast, commerce, public jobs and construction. It has never become a tourist resort, because the coast is windy and rocky rather than a long sandy bay. Unemployment is high at 18.1% (2025), and jobs come out weak. Household income per person is €14,216 a year (2024), and prosperity comes out below average.
Housing is moderate for an island with limited land. A typical 70 m² flat rents for about €500 a month (2024), and buying costs €1,796 per square metre (Q2 2026). House prices rose 12.2% over the last year (Q2 2026).
The health picture is thin, with healthcare coming out weak because there are few hospital beds inside the city boundary: 1.5 per 1,000 people (2025). Residents use the large public and private hospitals in Las Palmas, a drive up the coast. Connectivity is the strength, at strong, because the airport is only 7 km away (2026), with flights to the mainland, Europe and the other islands. Mobility, by contrast, comes out below average, since four out of five commuters use a car (80% of commuters, 2021).
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Connectivity is strong: in the top 10% of major European cities.
Distance to the main airport: 7.10 km — better than 82% of major European cities
Strong: 82 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Distance to the main airportTelde · 2026-10-21 | 7.10 km | better than 82% of major European cities |
Climate is above average: in the top 10% of major European cities.
Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry): 319 days a year — better than 100% of major European cities
Above average: 72 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Pleasant days (18–28 °C, dry)Telde · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 319 days a year | better than 100% of major European cities |
| Days above 35 °CTelde · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 0.00 days a year | better than 88% of major European cities |
| Nights above 20 °CTelde · 2015-01-01..2024-12-31 | 156 nights a year | better than 0% of major European cities |
Housing is around the middle: better than most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Buying price per m²: 1,796 €/m² — better than 72% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 56 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Rent per m²Telde · 2024 | 7.14 €/m² a month | better than 57% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rents, change in a yearTelde · 2024 | 3.70% | better than 30% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Buying price per m²Telde · 2026-Q2 | 1,796 €/m² | better than 72% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Rent growth a year, over 3 yearsTelde · 2024 | 4.55% | better than 56% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| House prices, change in a yearTelde · 2026-Q2 | 12.2% | better than 72% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Safety is around the middle: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Thefts: 750 per 100k people — better than 86% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Average: 45 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| HomicidesTelde · 2025 | 2.88 per 100k people | better than 7% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Recorded crimeTelde · 2024 | 49.0 per 1,000 people | better than 46% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| RobberiesTelde · 2025 | 66.2 per 100k people | better than 68% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| BurglariesTelde · 2025 | 77.8 per 100k people | better than 78% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Sexual offencesTelde · 2024 | 0.43 per 1,000 people | better than 46% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| TheftsTelde · 2025 | 750 per 100k people | better than 86% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Vehicle theftsTelde · 2025 | 109 per 100k people | better than 23% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Transport is below average: in the bottom 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Commute by car: 80.5% — worse than 100% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 30 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Average commute (one way)Telde · 2021 | 39.7 minutes | better than 39% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by carTelde · 2021 | 80.5% | better than 0% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Commute by public transportTelde · 2021 | 12.4% | better than 50% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Prosperity is below average: behind most Spanish cities above 50,000.
Household income per person: 14,216 € a year per person — worse than 72% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Below average: 28 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Household income per personTelde · 2024 | 14,216 € a year per person | better than 28% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Digital is weak: in the bottom 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Homes with fibre to the door: 95.1% — worse than 92% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Weak: 15 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Homes that can get gigabit internetTelde · 2025 | 94.5% | better than 9% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Homes with fibre to the doorTelde · 2025 | 95.1% | better than 8% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| 5G coverageTelde · 2025 | 100.0% | better than 31% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Jobs is weak: in the bottom 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Unemployment, change in a year: 1.12 points — worse than 99% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Weak: 8 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| UnemploymentTelde · 2025 | 18.1% | better than 12% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
| Unemployment, change in a yearTelde · 2025 | 1.12 points | better than 1% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
Healthcare is weak: in the bottom 10% of Spanish cities above 50,000.
Life expectancy: 81.1 years — worse than 97% of Spanish cities above 50,000
Weak: 3 out of 100, where 50 is typical for the comparison group. These are the measures behind it.
| Measure | Value | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancyTelde · 2023 | 81.1 years | better than 3% of Spanish cities above 50,000 |
What we cannot score for Telde yet
Highs around 24° in September, lows around 17° in February. 319 pleasant days a year (dry, 18–28 °C). 156 warm nights above 20 °C: check for air-conditioning.
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.4°C | 17.3°C | 21 mm |
| February | 19.2°C | 16.8°C | 20 mm |
| March | 19.4°C | 16.9°C | 17 mm |
| April | 20.4°C | 17.7°C | 7 mm |
| May | 21.3°C | 18.7°C | 8 mm |
| June | 22.5°C | 20.0°C | 7 mm |
| July | 23.4°C | 20.9°C | 2 mm |
| August | 24.3°C | 21.8°C | 7 mm |
| September | 24.4°C | 22.1°C | 14 mm |
| October | 24.2°C | 21.6°C | 17 mm |
| November | 22.4°C | 20.1°C | 19 mm |
| December | 20.8°C | 18.6°C | 26 mm |
Telde has one of the steadiest climates in Spain. Pleasant days, mild and dry, number 319 a year (2015–2024), and it almost never gets hot enough to count: days above the heat threshold are 0 a year (2015–2024). Frost does not occur.
Rain is rare and falls in winter: 163 mm a year a year (2015–2024). Nights stay warm for much of the year, and the number of nights above twenty degrees is 156 a year (2015–2024). Summer evenings are mild rather than stifling, and winter evenings need a light jacket, not heating.
The trade winds blow hard along the east coast, which is good for sailing and surf and annoying on a terrace. Now and then a Saharan dust haze, the calima, brings a few days of heat and dust, and the green hills inland are cooler and wetter than the coast. It is a year-round place for people who like sun and constant mild weather, and who do not mind wind.
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33/100 · below average · 105th of 106 Spanish cities above 50,000
18.1% in 2025
12.2% in Q2 2026
€7.1 per m² a month in 2024
€1,796 per m² in Q2 2026
81.1 years in 2023
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Fit from the data, 0 to 100, against other Spanish cities. Open a group to see the figures behind it.
This is the strongest match: constant mild weather, wind and surf, ravines to hike and almost no rain.
Not measured yet: Environment, Fine-particle pollution (PM2.5), Lifestyle, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Strong-wind days.
Warm, constant weather and calm streets, but few hospital beds in the municipality and a car-based life.
Better nearby for retirees: Granadilla de Abona (72), Adeje (66), San Cristóbal de La Laguna (65)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Doctors, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂).
Good flights and fibre in many districts, a warm climate and a lower rent than Las Palmas, but a very small remote-work scene.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for remote workers: Arrecife (64), Santa Lucía de Tirajana (64)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Fixed broadband penetration, Lifestyle.
Space and sun, but a modest base of luxury services and private healthcare mostly in Las Palmas.
Better nearby for high earners and investors: Granadilla de Abona (57), San Cristóbal de La Laguna (57)
Not measured yet: Average dwelling size, Education, Environment, Income tax and social security, average earner, Total tax on labour, average earner.
The airport, the port of Las Palmas and low costs suit small logistics and service ventures, but the local market is modest.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for founders and self-employed: San Cristóbal de La Laguna (58), Santa Cruz de Tenerife (53)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Regulatory quality.
A cheap place to live, but the main campuses are in Las Palmas, and a car or a bus is needed daily.
Better nearby for students: Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (55), Santa Cruz de Tenerife (53)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Cycle most, Education, Lifestyle, Price level vs EU average, Walk most, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Rents and prices are moderate, but the local job market is weak and unemployment is high.
Better nearby for budget-conscious movers: Santa Lucía de Tirajana (53), Arrecife (51), San Cristóbal de La Laguna (49)
Not measured yet: Cost of Living, Households spending >40% of income on housing, Price level vs EU average.
Cheaper than the capital, with beaches and sport, but a thin job market and a small choice of international schools.
Better nearby for families with children: Granadilla de Abona (47), San Cristóbal de La Laguna (47), Santa Lucía de Tirajana (47)
Not measured yet: 15-year-olds' maths (PISA), Average dwelling size, Childcare availability, Education, Environment, Nitrogen dioxide (NO₂), Pre-primary participation.
Local history, fiestas and a historic core, but a small agenda and few international events.
Nothing stands out.
Better nearby for culture, food and nightlife: Santa Cruz de Tenerife (65), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (64), Arrecife (50)
Not measured yet: Lifestyle, Walk most.
A weak local market and little social life for young people make this a poor fit, unless the job is at the airport or in Las Palmas.
Better nearby for young professionals: Santa Cruz de Tenerife (51), Arrecife (45), Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (44)
Not measured yet: Jobs in high-tech sectors, Lifestyle, Median gross salary, Youth unemployment (15–24).
Taxes, residency and the wider economy are set nationally, so they are the same in Telde as anywhere in Spain.
Compared with Telde; each card says where it is better or worse for someone living there.
70 m²: €593 a month
Compare with Telde70 m²: €497 a month
Compare with Telde70 m²: €641 a month
Compare with Telde70 m²: €700 a month
Compare with Telde70 m²: €567 a month
Compare with Telde70 m²: €625 a month
Compare with TeldeGuide written 2026-10-22. Figures are refreshed as new official data is published; the period beside each number says what it covers. “Our read” cards are our inferences from those figures. How we score
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