A Walk Along Las Canteras

Meet Coco Berlin, a former TV dancer turned pelvic floor expert who thought her life would lead from Berlin to New York, until Gran Canaria quietly changed everything. In this episode, she shares how a spontaneous island road trip, long hikes without phone signal, and the simple idea of disfruta la vida helped her rethink success, home and what it means to feel settled. From island bureaucracy and secret delivery hacks to sunrise views, warm people and that rare feeling of truly belonging, Coco explains why Las Palmas de Gran Canaria became the place she finally chose to stay.

Duration: 00:26:28

Meet Michele, a Sardinian growth hacker and traveller who found more than sunshine in Gran Canaria — he found perspective. In this episode, he talks about discovering the beauty of slow living, the power of small daily rituals, and why Las Palmas de Gran Canaria feels both new and familiar every time he returns. From salty churros by the beach to the local art of opening shops “whenever you feel like it,” Michele shares how the island helped him reconnect with himself and what really matters.

Duration: 00:15:33

Meet Jon, a global citizen who has lived in half a dozen countries but finally found a sense of home in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. In this episode, he shares his first impressions of the island, the daily surprises of local life, and what makes it easier to connect with people here than in any big city he’s lived in before. From learning Spanish beyond the apps to noticing how e-scooters have become modern-day chariots, Jon reflects on how Gran Canaria helped him turn constant movement into genuine connection.

Duration: 00:20:57

Meet Andrey, a runner, dad, and long-term Gran Canaria resident who first arrived in 2018 planning to stay just a few months. Years later, he is still here, raising his kids by the beach and biking them to school through the city streets. In this episode, he talks about how Gran Canaria’s outdoor lifestyle, family-friendly rhythm, and thriving running community made him trade Swedish winters for island life and why this place now feels truly like home.

Duration: 00:26:00

What actually happens when you trade Roman traffic for palm trees and move to a small island mid-life? In this episode, Francesca, a literary translator from Italy, shares the real story of starting something fresh in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The good, the hard, and the unexpectedly peaceful. We talk about flat-hunting headaches, fast friendships (and faster goodbyes), long walks along the coast, and how it feels to slow down in a place where Carnaval lasts two months. Thoughtful, funny, and quietly brave; this one’s for anyone who’s ever wondered what “a new chapter” really looks like.

Duration: 00:18:45