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PREFERRED PORTAL FOR OPERATING WITH AFRICA

Working with AfricaThe Canary Islands are the perfect place to establish the location of the companies and operate with West Africa.

In addition, their employees and families will appreciate the islands' climate, one of the best in the world, their European health services, and their quality of life. 

  • Only 60 miles from the African coast, the Canary Islands are a key region on the three-continent route, with excellent sea connections between the islands and major West African ports. 

There are weekly direct flights from the Canary Islands to Morocco, Senegal and Cape Verde, which is why many people choose to operate with 'West Africa, In addition, many state-of-the-art submarine cables connect the islands to the African and European continents, ensuring high-quality communications

Canary Islands and Africa
THE CANARY ISLANDS ARE ABOUT 90 km. FROM AFRICA.

DIGITAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

  • Take advantage of the digital revolution in Africa from the Canary Islands and benefit from the best tax incentives on the planet for research and development initiatives

LOGISTICS PLATFORM

  • The Canary Islands are the perfect place to establish headquarters for companies operating in Africa

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF WEST AFRICA

  • The Canary Islands are supported by the EU to create a common economic development area with neighboring African countries

INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONSHIP

  • The Canary Islands have excellent relations with neighboring African countries and have signed several agreements with Morocco, Mauritania, Senegal and Cape Verde. 
  • The Canary Islands have been supported by the EU to create a common economic development area with their African neighbors. 
  • The European Neighborhood and Territorial Cooperation programs were implemented between 2007-2013 and then renewed.

TRADE AND CULTURAL TIES WITH AFRICA

  • There is a long cultural and commercial history between the Canary Islands and Africa, and because the islands are so close to the African continent, they have built deep institutional and commercial relationships over the years .
  • The Canary Islands are also a popular destination for West Africans because of their first-class health care, excellent educational infrastructure, and extensive cultural, commercial, and leisure facilities.

Advantages of locating in the Canary Islands

  • Strategic location, one step away from Africa
  • Air and sea connections and state-of-the-art telecommunications technology
  • Experience and cultural ties between Africa and the Canary Islands

THE CANARY ISLANDS ARE A REGION THAT IS PART OF EUROPE

The Canary Islands accumulate solid know-how in key sectors and also have human resources with great potential to meet the needs of companies settling in the Canary Islands to operate in neighboring countries.

QUALITY OF LIFE

  • All the infrastructure of a 21st century region
  • First-class European health care and education
  • The best climate in the world, 22ºC annual average
  • Cosmopolitan, modern and cheerful atmosphere
  • Wide and varied cultural and leisure offerings

THE CANARY ISLANDS OFFER QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND EXPERTISE TO COMPANIES THAT ENTER ITS TERRITORY


The Canary Islands accumulate solid know-how in key sectors and also have human resources with great potential to meet the needs of companies setting up in the Canary Islands to operate in neighboring countries.

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