The home you choose. The community you build.
In the Canary Islands, it is already happening.
Canarias Cohousing accompanies young people, families and seniors in the Canary Islands to create real coexistence communities: with your own space, with people you chose and without loneliness.
Living well shouldn't be so complicated. Not so lonely.
1 out of 5
people in Spain suffer unwanted loneliness. Those most affected: young people between 18 and 24 years old.
40–60%
of the average salary goes to rent. And yet, you arrive at an empty floor.
It is not the only option
Residences are not the only way. But no one tells you the alternatives.
What is cohousing and how is it different?
Cohousing is a way of living together where each person has their own private apartment and shares common spaces with a community they have chosen. It is not a shared apartment. It is not a residence. It's something new.
Regardless of your age, there is a place for you here.
Youth (20–35)
You want real community, not just roommates. And access to housing without a mortgage for life.
Families with children
Raising in a tribe is more natural. Here the neighborhood you need for your children already exists.
In transition (40–55)
Divorce, change of city, empty nest. Cohousing is where you can reinvent yourself with like-minded people.
Active seniors (55+)
Total autonomy, without loneliness. Your house, your rules, with people of all ages nearby.
Social awareness
You already know the model. In the Canary Islands there are already active projects. Enter the network.
Step by step, without rush
And without initial commitment.
1
you inform yourself
Free talk or downloadable guide. No commitment.
2
You know the people
WhatsApp groups and in-person events.
3
You associate
€60/year. You access the entire network of projects.
4
You co-design
You participate in project decisions.
5
You live together
Your apartment, with the community you built together.
Who we are
Since 2016 we have promoted new models of coexistence in the Canary Islands
What we do
We promote, support and disseminate initiatives that promote new models of coexistence and strengthen open, inclusive and resilient communities
Where we want to go
We work so that more and more people can access forms of coexistence that promote autonomy, mutual support and a full life in community.
Our values
- Inclusion
- Diversity
- Honesty
- Transparency
- Co-responsibility
- Stake
- Commitment
- Willingness to work
- Democracy
- Sociocracy
- Collaboration
- Empathy
- Mutual trust
- Generosity
- Universality
- Sustainability
What we do
Divulgation
- Forum Theater Project.
- Forum Theater Workshop Classroom.
- Training and dissemination workshops.
Training
- Training of students in internships.
- Agreements with universities.
Investigation
- Drafting documents on cohousing and legislation.
- Preparation of proposals and knowledge about cohousing.
Alliances
- Management with public administrations.
- Participation in social and affordable housing platforms.
- Member of the VICACO Network.
- Member of ASESCAN (Association of the Social Economy of the Canary Islands)
Your questions, answered without technicalities.
Is cohousing only for seniors?
No. Intergenerational cohousing is designed to mix ages: youth, families with children, adults in transition, and seniors. That diversity is the key. Each generation brings something different — energy, experience, care, perspective — and the community is enriched by all of them.
Do I lose privacy if I live in cohousing?
No. Each person or family has their completely private and independent apartment. Kitchen, bathroom, living room: all yours. The common spaces (multipurpose room, community kitchen/dining room, workshop, laundry and others according to the needs of the community) are optional. You use them when you want and how you want. No one enters your house without your permission.
How much does it cost to join and what does it include?
The annual membership fee is €60. With it you access the entire network of projects, in-person events, thematic work groups, informative talks and participation in the association's decisions. It is the first step, without further commitments.
How long does it take for a project to materialize?
Do I have to sell my current home to join?
What happens if the group doesn't work or I want to leave?
All projects define entry and exit protocols from the beginning. If you decide to leave, you can do so at any time. Your economic and emotional investment is protected by internal agreements and cooperative frameworks. Nobody gets trapped.
If you want to know our projects, contact us
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