Gato Azul Coliving
Unique features
Historic Architecture
A beautifully renovated 300-year-old Canarian house with unique architectural details and charm throughout.
Panoramic Views
Stunning 360-degree rooftop views encompassing mountains, Orotava Valley, and ocean where sunsets are visible.
Sauna Access
On-site sauna facility available for guest use with affordable shared pricing options.
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About Gato Azul Coliving
Gato Azul is a coliving space located in a beautiful ancient house in the heart of La Orotava, Tenerife. The space combines professional work environments with quiet retreat spots and communal areas, creating a community for like-minded people to work, live, and connect while exploring the Canary Islands.
Origin story
The website does not provide specific information about the founding story or origins of Gato Azul coliving.
Community philosophy
Gato Azul focuses on fostering real encounters rather than simply having people live and work side by side. The space aims to create connections between digital nomads through changing activities during high season (November to March), including Monday dinners, yoga sessions, and skill sharing sessions. The community emphasizes enjoying cultural life and adventures in nature together, supported by community managers who facilitate these interactions.
Work
Amenities
Spaces
Mid-noise coworking area
Communal coworking area
Conference call room
Rooftop terrace
Garden
Garden sauna
Shared kitchens
Rooms
Comfort
Standard
The One
4-bed Dorm
3-bed Dorm
Food
Communal meals
Groceries
Nearby vendors
- Supermarket (3min walk)Mercadona supermarket located approximately 3 minutes away from the coliving, offering a full range of groceries
- Local shops (5min walk)Various local shops in the surrounding area of La Orotava's historic old town, within easy walking distance
Activities
Location
Gato Azul is situated right in the heart of La Orotava, a historic Canary town known for its well-preserved traditional architecture — with carved wooden balconies and facades reminiscent of Latin America. The coliving occupies a beautiful ancient townhouse, and the rooftop terrace offers panoramic views over the entire Orotava Valley and out to the sea.
The surrounding streets are charming and walkable, with local shops, cafés, and restaurants just steps away. Guests describe the location as quiet yet well-connected, free from the overwhelming tourist noise found in more popular resort areas. A large supermarket (Mercadona) is reportedly just a 3-minute walk away, and two public gardens are nearby.
La Orotava sits on the slopes of Mount Teide, making it an excellent base for exploring the island's natural landscapes. The town itself offers a rich cultural scene, with the historic old town, theatre, and nightlife all within easy reach.
Getting around
- Very walkableHistoric old town, surfing, party and theatre all within walking distanceReviews: Guests highlight the central location with Mercadona supermarket just 3 minutes away, beautiful historic La Orotava town center easily walkable, and convenient access to local amenities.
- Local busPublic bus service available for accessing areas beyond walking distanceDestinations: Historic old town, surfing spots, party venues, theatre, night life, bars, beaches, hiking and biking trailsReviews: Guests mention buses are easily available to get around the area, providing good connectivity to explore beyond the immediate town center.
- Bicycle rentalBicycle rental available for exploring the islandDestinations: Teide National Park, island exploration, training routesReviews: Guests praise the location as an excellent basecamp for bicycling Teide, with easy access to cycling routes for training and island exploration.
- Motorcycle rentalMotorcycle rental available for adventurous explorationDestinations: Teide summit, mountain roads, island adventuresReviews: Guests mention spontaneous motorcycle rentals leading to epic adventures like riding up and climbing Teide at 1:30 AM, highlighting the exciting possibilities.
- No parkingNo parking information is provided on the website.
Policies
Stay restrictions
- 7 nights minimum
- 150 nights maximum
Guest restrictions
- Pets may be allowed