We’ve been a little quiet lately - here in the digital dimension. But we are just really busy practicing being human. Thank you all for 4 soulful years 🥳
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Welcome to our Pisco Sour room. Designed as a homage to the South American influence felt in the Canaries. You can choose every night if you prefer to sleep in the comfy double bed or in the hammock next to it 😉
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Wer Erfahrungen im Coliving sammeln möchte ist hier bestens aufgehoben! Ich war zum ersten Mal hier und es war auch meine erste Coliving-Erfahrung und ich komme gerne wieder! In Maraya herrscht eine tolle Atmosphäre, man hat viel Platz, das Essen war fantastisch und auch die Leute und gemeinsamen Aktivitäten einfach toll. Und wer kann zu dem Arbeitsausblick schon nein sagen!
Katie Moran
★★★★★
This is such a beautiful and welcoming place! An absolutely amazing stay. Would recommend again and again!
Eduardo Perez
★★★★★
Being in Maraya is such a flawless experience that words could not describe the space in your heart when you leave.
When you enter in Maraya for first time, you realize the good vibe it gives to you.
I recommend it to everyone who wants to break with his routine and know people from all over the world.
Thank you for everyone who make Maraya could exist!
Daniel Salinas
★★★★★
Writing this from my home after my second stay there, and it has been just as amazing as the first time. If you're looking for a coliving space, don't hesitate—go spend a few weeks in Maraya. You won't regret it.
Ellie McKenna
★★★★★
I spent 5 weeks at Maraya and they were 5 of my best weeks of the year so far <3 Truly such a magical, welcoming and special place and I feel so luckyyyy to have been part of the community for a little while. Already dreaming of my return <33 Thank you to Belen, Zuzi & all the team <3 Until we meet againnnn xo
Gerda Ance Rieksta
★★★★★
Loved the place, loved the people, loved the experience! ❤️
Naim Ashhab
★★★★★
In one word: paradise
Liza Rozen
★★★★★
My expirience in Maraya was amazing! This place is filled with beautiful people, great activities and food that is made with 100% LOVE
The team was so welcoming and helpful from the moment I arrived till the moment I left.
Thank you so much for the best time ever 😊
Alexandra Škrabská
★★★★★
My first experience in coliving-Maraya gave me exactly what I needed — peace, inspiration, and a home for all my favorite activities. It’s a beautiful space that allowed me to recharge, work with focus, and stay active with yoga and workouts in a calming environment.
The shared breakfasts and delicious dinners brought people together and created such a warm, welcoming community. There was always something happening, yet plenty of space to enjoy your own rhythm too.
If you’re looking for a place that nurtures your mind, body, and creativity — Maraya is it.
I left with a full heart and a notebook full of fresh ideas.
Thank you, Maraya 💛
Hardi
★★★★★
I loved it at Maraya! It‘s an amazing Coliving in which I was able to find the perfect mix between socializing and actually getting work done. They have multiple indoor and outdoor working spaces including additional monitors if needed. Weekly activities give a direction in what you could do for the week if you don‘t feel like spending the day by the pool or in the garden ☀️
Thank you for the great stay! Will definitely be coming back.
Much love
Abdul
P.S.: If Natalie‘s on breakfast you can look forward to some amazing pancakes 🥞 🫶🏽
sandrine moubarak
★★★★★
For a first coliving experience, I could not have wished for a better one and Maraya has definitely set the bar super high. I felt right at home, met the kindest people, did some cool activities organized by the volunteers and ate the most amazing breakfasts. I was also at peak productivity work-wise - Maraya is a perfect place to reset and re-energize, working just feels much more enjoyable when you're there!
Nina W
★★★★★
I had a wonderful and very unique time at Maraya! The house is lovely and there are plenty of activities organized to connect with others. Also the food was amazing and the staff puts a lot of effort in preparing healthy and delicious breakfasts and meals. You truly feel that it is a place where not making money is the primary goal but providing a special experience to everyone and creating a lovely community spirit - something rarely and special these days.. I leave with lots of great memories and hope to come back soon <3
Josh caterham
★★★★★
Great community and staff! The property is very relaxing and has spectacular views! It's the perfect place to work, meet people, and explore Tenerife!
Milica Marković
★★★★★
Slatko je i lijepo na svoj nacin ❤️☀️
Elettra Pentore
★★★★★
I stayed in Maraya for a month and was very enthusiastic about this experience, I think it was the perfect time to make this experience truly meaningful and to leave without regrets knowing that I had fully enjoyed the experience.
Maraya is a happy oasis where you can enjoy your time that finally seems to slow down.
It is a unique opportunity to meet people from all over the world and build bonds.
It is a base for exploring the island and doing lots of activities organized by the volunteers, who are extraordinary!
What makes Maraya special is not only the place, which seems like a natural paradise, but the climate that inhabits it, which the founders have committed to creating and which they maintain thanks to the help of volunteers: the light-heartedness, the desire to share , mutual respect and help, evenings by the pool drinking wine and chatting and much more!
I thank you for making me feel welcomed and at home from day 1, I recommend this experience to all those who love nature, are capable or want to set off alone to discover themselves and at the same time share these adventures with other people.
Even for those who have never had experiences of this type, it is an excellent, safe place to start, although rustic, everything is clean and well-kept. The meals which are often a mix of vegetarian and various cultures are prepared with love. The organization is perfect from when they take care of picking you up and taking you back to the plane, bringing you to every activity designed to help you get to know the island and have fun, so take heart, the sunrises from the rooftop are incomparable!
Shazia Elahi
★★★★★
After spending 7 weeks at Maraya, it was time for me to leave...I almost felt like I was leaving home as I got into the car on the way to the airport.
Lucca, one of the owners, is a very thoughtful and chilled person. On my first day at Maraya, he was more than happy to offer to take me to the grocery store and help me run a few errands. During my stay, he also offered to change my room to a better one with a hammock, which I definitely made the most of! He also gave me some money off some of my stay as well as, a free ride back to the airport. I was really grateful for all of this.
The house and surrounding areas... amazing. Not only is there space to work in various locations inside and out, the grounds offer enough space for moments of solitude too. Whether it's the hammock in the treehouse, the sofa at the back of the garden or the rooftop. Each location was perfect for catching the sun, moon and the stars. I had countless evenings where I was able to catch shooting stars too! The rooms and bathrooms are well maintained and cleaned to a good standard, issues are dealt with quite quickly so that's also good. The place is safe. There's an outdoor gym area too.
The volunteers, friendly, helpful, kind, thoughtful and so generous in nature. Each and every single one brought something amazing to the community whether it was lessons communal dinners, Wine, hikes, yoga, spiritual healing sessions, breathwork, surfing and more. Bruna (the rock), Laura, Elisa, Shannon, Fernando, Matûs, Jakub, Cande, DJ Nat...
Biodiversity in the household is amazing, you may find a duck in the swimming pool, baby lizards hiding in the hat in your room, cute little jumping spiders, a wild cat who I'm pretty sure has a split personality and an interesting bird that likes to fly around in the evenings. Then there's the abundance of fruit and veg that grows in the garden, passion fruit, mango, bananas, lettuce, tomatoes, peppers and one of my favourite plants (Lucca, you know which one it is) right at the back!
The internet is fantastic, there's a printer as well, groceries on delivery if needed, shops and beaches nearby, short walking distance to the town. Tenerife is a special Island.
Thank you to the Maraya community for all the wonderful dinners, the love, the kindess, the laughter, the music and more. I walked away with so many new memories and new friends.
Monica
★★★★★
Quiet, adjusted for digital nomads, equipped with comfy desks. Place located uphills so surroundings are quiet and allows you to focus and relax. Ir's around 10min by car to the Candelaria city
Center.
Tom Patreanu
★★★★★
Had an amazing month at Maraya, everything was perfect, highly recommended
Amiani Johns
★★★★★
Maraya treated me very well. The rooms, garden, workspaces and everything else were delightful all the time.
Anastasia Krause
★★★★★
Lovely house, so much great advice by staff of what to do around, lovely people, and great activities! Was really nice to have a rental car, but can definitely still get by fine without!
Eliza Raluca
★★★★★
Best coliving on the island with all the amenities and more!! Will totally come back!
Milena Skowrońska
★★★★★
I loved everything about Maraya coliving & coworking❤️It’s a place where you can focus on work and relax after you finish your day. It has a lot of spaces, fast internet, amazing pool, outdoors kitchen and workout space. I loved the homemade breakfasts and dinners, sunrise yoga and other activities as well. But the most important are the people. People who are very kind, helpful, open minded and positive🥰✨🌴Wonderful place and community! Thank you for everything Maraya!
Lina Benseghir
★★★★★
One of the most beautiful, authentic, vibrant and engaging spaces I've ever had the opportunity to stay at ^_^
No wonder it's (almost) always booked sooo many months ahead: can't wait to go back !!!
Marie Meven
★★★★★
10/10 <3
Kara Hobby
★★★★★
The best stay of my digital nomad life! The guys here have created the perfect community/space where you instantly feel at home. Sunrise coffee on the roof, sunset yoga in the garden, GOURMET meals (included), work-from-pool-loungers, awesome activities and the best vibe. Book early because it's hard to get a spot. I'll definitely be back because it's awesome, plus I forgot a sock in the laundry room.
fanny bouguet
★★★★★
Nous avons passé une soirée magique où se marie un dîner Gourmet divin, un concert live, des personnes magnifiques que nous avons rencontré sur le tard avec une cause humanitaire, c'est pour moi la plus belle des façons de passer du bon temps un Samedi soir ❤, tous les gains de cette soirée iront aux enfants de l'association Agarimo For Africa. Merci
Wiktor Ożga
★★★★★
It's hard to describe in a few words how amazing this place is! :)
The property is beautiful with a lot of greenery, and stunning ocean view!
There are many awesome places to work from. Including dedicated areas around the garden, some out of the way spots where you can have a call and workspaces inside the house. All with perfect wifi coverage!
The breakfasts and dinners are always tasty. There's a lot of variety to the food that's prepared with the best local veggies, fruit and tons of love! On some occasions there's community cooking or incredible fresh out of the oven pizzas :)
Most importantly Maraya is about the community and positive vibes that are at the heart of the place. You meet amazing people, can join all kinds of events or just chill around the pool. The volunteers and the managers give their best all the time and are super helpful if you have any issues in or outside the house.
Can't wait to go back!
Ailin Menabil
★★★★★
Amazing location & views, community and working conditions.
Carolo Brugal
★★★★★
Es una asociación enclavada en un ambiente natural y a la vez rural en la parte alta de Candelaria, Araya y donde la gente que acude de todas partes de Europa y España realizan sus tareas laborales a la vez de ayudar y colaborar en el mantenimiento, cultivo y cuidado del entorno.
Elijah Garness
★★★★★
Very nice energy
Ioannis Kourtis
★★★★★
Maraya is the best coliving experience you can have. The community vibe here is amazing and so genuine. Breakfasts and dinners are way above the standard. Views are just stunning. But the best part is the people ❤️
I had such a great month here and literally this experience exceeded all my expectations.
Plus, there are plenty of places within the coliving that you can work and exercise.
Once again, amazing place, amazing food, awesome people. Im coming back soon.
Jorge Alonso
★★★★☆
Productos deportivos variados y calidad aceptable
Just Joris
★★★★★
The best coliving
Caro
★★★★★
I had a wonderful stay at Maraya. A great Coliving. Both the hosts and the volunteers are super nice and helpful with any problems. I had a lot of fun in the community. Not at least because of the great activities. Ecstatic dance, beach yoga, art and wine, hiking together, surfcating are just a view to mention. Time just flew by. I love to come back. An absolute recommendation for beginner but also experienced digital nomads for a bit more luxury, but still a chill and enjoyable traveling vibe ;)
Claudia Diaz Rodriguez
★★★★★
Wonderful place and lovely people, staff and co-livers 💜
Pascal Neumann
★★★★★
Amazing place to work and/or relax in the sun. Really nice people and good vibes. Feels like a big family there. Best place to stay on that beautiful Island
John Moran
★★★★★
Amazing place to work and play. Great communal vibe, easy distance to Candelaria. With the breakfast daily and dinner 4 nights a week you will save so much money if you are usually in the city. Hiking, biking, skating, and surfing are all possible through the owners which is a big bonus.
Greg Ward
★★★★★
Quality
Y F
★★★★★
The best coliving you can find & where you will ever have been.
Italiandolly
★★★★★
Maraya is literally the paradise for remote workers and digital nomads! Maraya is not only a spacious and well-designed house immersed in the nature of the foothill of Candelaria but also a hart-warming community full of amazing people that will soon feel like family to you. Daytime focus, fantastic activities, good energy, healthy food and strong connections made my stay an unforgettable one.
Johanna Sattler
★★★★★
Maraya is just a magical place to live and work from while on Tenerife! Thanks to the amazing team of founders and volunteers - you rock! ♡
Mark Ward
★★★★★
Like me, you’ll probably be thinking that a clean sweep of 5 stars reviews is unbelievable, perhaps even suspicious. But I am pleased to report it is completely justified. These guys have nailed it - great hosts, great daily activities, great house, great people. I hope to be back x
Dr Milosz Paul Rosinski
★★★★★
Overwhelmingly positive experience - Designed for happiness - managed with joy, heart and soul: 10/10!
What makes it so special and inspiring is the crew and their emotional labour - producing this community vibe and radiating bliss.
Had the pleasure to live here for a week in Jan 23! Keep up the wholehearted maraya spirit, please!
Nico Prange
★★★★★
Super Erfahrung. Kann ich jedem empfehlen 😊.
Sara De Luca
★★★★★
So far the best Coliving in Tenerife ever!
The place is phenomenal and the vibes even better.
Community, productivity and experiences.
Maraya is definitely the place where digital nomads can feel at home in the wilds of Tenerife and find likeminded people while having all the comforts of a villa with outdoor spaces to dream of.
And Maraya's crew is definitely worth coming back for!
Well done Marayans
Hope to see you soon!
🙏🏻
Santi Morgan Garcia
★★★★★
Another great stay at Maraya. The perfect place to work remotely. Very chilled vibes with options for lots of activities, meeting new people and having a great time. It's obvious that Maraya is a passion project for the boys that run it. A lot of attention to detail for making this the best possible experience it can be.
barbara d'acierno
★★★★★
Che dire di Maraya? Dal primo giorno è diventata una casa lontano da casa. Dallo scorso 1 ottobre sono tornata tre volte e ho già prenotato le prossime due. Ormai un appuntamento ricorrente. La crew che è famiglia, casa e giardino inimmaginabili, yoga all'alba vista oceano, cene comunitarie rigorosamente veg e surf vibes.
Just the Home of my dreams.
Vivian de Hoogh
★★★★★
Great place to work and relax, beautiful view! Coliving was special with the community. There were some good meals and activities also organized by the amazing staff.
Alexandra Anda
★★★★★
Maraya is something else. The house and rooms are comfortable, the outdoors space is amazing, and the vibe is so chill. The managers and volunteers are helpful, fun and just amazing human beings to be around. Everyone works hard, but also knows how to relax and enjoy life. Perfect place for life-work balance and meet amazing people. Loved staying there and will definitely come back! 🙌
Lukas Scheucher
★★★★★
A live changing experience :)
Andrei Matei
★★★★★
Maraya has been one of my best experiences so far! Usually people choose a colivings based on a destination, well we did the opposite, and choose the destination based on the coliving and we made the best decision ever.
The location is great (far from the busy cities), the community is strong and you have tons of chances to interact with people (breakfast, dinner, yoga, etc).
If you are new to Tenerife, and a hike fan, I advise renting a car as the location is a bit far from any bus stop.
Andy Ocock
★★★★★
I'm not going to write a long review, plently of other people have done that before me. My advise to anyone readng this is simply to book and go to Maraya and experience the unique beauty of the place for yourself....you can thank me when you get back! Maraya is a lifestyle as much as a location and it's a lifestyle that you have no choice but to fall in love with. See you again in Spring 2023! "Super DJ Andy" x x x
Lidija Kacar
★★★★★
I would highly recommend staying at Maraya if you're visiting Tenerife. The house and garden are beautiful, community is amazing, and the team is putting a lot of effort into making everyone included and welcomed. Lots of fun activities to do on your time off work as well. Thank you for everything, Maraya!
Sorin Popa
★★★★★
Exceptional experience. Guys running the place are kind, fun and professional. They put in a lot of work to create a 5-star experience for you - nice pool, hammocks, tree house, organic garden, social roof top, a bunch of different work/relax areas, etc. They provide a healthy, complete breakfast every morning and 4 dinners a week - so you can focus on what's important to you. They also organize fun and pragmatic social events which create a sense of unity and a very tight community. Lots of people come for a couple of weeks and end up staying months in a row.
I am deeply grateful for the time spent here and look forward to return one day.
Jade Diep
★★★★★
I’m from Australia and stayed at Maraya Coliving for 6 weeks in June and July of 2022.
I planned to stay for one week, but ended up extending upon realising how special the Maraya community is! 😊 As a result, I moved between the dorms and private rooms Blue Horse, Memphis and Mochi.
ROOMS
Dorms - Great for making friends quickly. The dorms are extremely comfortable and there’s only 6 beds. My sleep was never disturbed as each bed has a thick curtain enclosing it and its own lockable compartment in the bed head, each guest has their own shelf / cubicle in the separate lounge area, and the bathroom is separated from the dormitory by a hallway.
Private Rooms - All of the private rooms are great, and have their own pros and cons. Memphis has a fantastic view of the ocean and a large desk (I was most productive here). Blue Horse is quite private as it’s towards the back of the house and conveniently located next to the shared bathrooms. Mochi is the most private, with its own bathroom, on the second floor and separated from the dormitory by the indoor kitchen, however it’s harder to integrate with the community from there.
Ants - At the beginning of my stay there were ants in my room, and at times a few in my bed, but this was never particularly bad and I was conscious that this was Maraya's first summer. Fortunately during my stay, Maraya hired professionals to ant-proof the house and this completely eliminated the ant issue in all rooms.
VALUE
Maraya provides breakfast every morning (consisting of eggs, oatmeal, fruits, vegetables, toast and an array of milks, cereals & yoghurts) and four dinners per week. The dinners vary from paella (cooked traditionally on an open fire) to pizza night (with hand stretched dough in the pizza oven), African stews and Japanese inspired bowls. Particularly for vegetarian food, Maraya is probably “the best restaurant” in Tenerife and I never ate the same dish twice.
For lunch, most guests cook with fresh vegetables and herbs from Maraya’s garden (free) and groceries from the supermarket.
ACTIVITIES
Many of Maraya’s activities are also hosted by the community’s volunteers who range from Canarian locals to travellers who have lived on the island for several months. Guests can also organise activities themselves.
Surfing - One of the owners Ben is a fantastic surf instructor. His classes are small (approximately four guests at a time) and unlike many other surf instructors, Ben is always in the water to provide one-on-one guidance.
Other Activities - Hiking, beach, surf skating, nights out, massages (by Flor / “Titi).
COMMUNITY
In my 10 years of travel, I’ve only been part of such a special community once, and the incredible thing about Maraya is that the community doesn’t rely on just one person (guest or staff), but Maraya’s culture of trust and values - So people will come and go, but the Maraya community is always amazing.
For me, Maraya’s community starts with how everybody eats together, and the types of people who are attracted to Maraya tend to be health & wellness conscious, athletic and creative. There's also a strong entrepreneurial culture so many guests end up collaborating and supporting each other’s work. A lot of other guests work for startups and large corporations in Europe and the UK, and most are vegetarian and regularly practice yoga.
My favourite weeks at Maraya were also catalysed by guests who volunteered to host “Skillshare” workshops such as for Human Design, Photography, and Contact Improvisation. So if there’s anything you can teach, please share!
And finally, Maraya’s owners are young surfers themselves who live on the property and have created a community based on their favourite travel experiences. You’ll be able to spend a lot of time with them, and enjoy a very intimate and organic experience. Occassionally, they'll host a party or art exhibition and that's a great way to meet expats and locals who live in Tenerife!
Check out Maraya if you have the chance. It’s a special place where lots of people make friends for life!
Jelena Holodkova
★★★★★
I spent 5 weeks in Maraya this summer, and my experience couldn't have been better. The staff is not only welcoming, it really feels like family, a community, there is a great sense of togetherness created by the staff as well as the guests.
Whenever any issues came up, they were addressed, and the team goes beyond the norm to make everyone feel welcome.
It's also a great place to learn from each other, share your skills, collaborate - as well as to relax, have fun and just enjoy the island life.
I made amazing friends there and look forward to coming back.
Maraya-papaya, let's go to la playa.
Denisa Brichtová
★★★★★
I've been in a lot of colivings, and I can say that Maraya is a special place. Surrounded by nature, beautiful garden with an outdoor kitchen & swimming pool. It is easy to become part of the community and form deep relationships with other people here. I enjoyed all the activities we did together (yoga, surf, surfskate, Culture&Art event in Maraya, hikes, concert night, snorkeling, movie night etc.).
Also the breakfast and dinner that guys prepared for us was always great! It's a bit unique concept, because most of the colivings don't provide breakfast and dinner. Overall, this is that kind of a place that you won't want to leave. Good job and see you soon!
Anabelle Garcia
★★★★★
I spent 3 weeks in beautiful Maraya, this place is really unique and offered so many things I love.
I very quickly felt home, welcomed by amazingly friendly and open minded people.
Maraya is A vibe 🤗
It's all about nature, simplicity, kindness, positivity and fun !
While it's also the perfect place to get your job done as a digital nomad. There are many different places in and out where you can work, for me it was really hard to pick just one as they are all so nice so I basically changed spot several times a day 😄
Maraya has this perfect balance : your job, a very comfortable room, delicious meals, super cool activities : yoga, surfskate, hikes, surf...
You can really feel how much work, creativity, love and joy have been put into this place and the community is truly reflecting the soul of it 💙
Lizzie M
★★★★★
I recommend staying here. They offer tons of value, and they do it with style- delicious food, comfortable spaces to lounge/work, good music taste, nice interior decoration, and daily activities to include everyone.
The shared meals + activities + volunteer to guest ratio create a true co-living experience rather than a typical hostel/any other co-living, co-work space I've been to. Once you arrive, you will need to integrate into a group of people who are already well settled. So if you're a bit introverted/sensitive, just be patient.
But given this, if you are just passing through for a week or so, you will likely end up wanting to stay longer. I think it's the perfect place for a month or more of living.
Also, if you prefer your independence, rent a car- it's cheap. But if you don't, they do a good job of offering trips to the supermarket and have a car you can rent for 20/euro day. But you'll have to either wait for group trips to the supermarket, or have to coordinate with a volunteer to let you use the car. This is done in person or over Slack, so in terms of communication, you will have to be flexible/patient.
My most tangible feedback is that they should put a fan in every bedroom. Also, because Maraya is special, people are drinking the Koolaid and I think that a customer-oriented mindset can get lost and some things overlooked. It's a young company, so you will get to stay and be a part of a place that's maturing, and will likely be around for years! Be open with the staff too, they are receptive and caring.
So BOOK IT for as long as you can, and rent a car if you think you'll want to do a lot of exploring independently. If you don't rent a car (many don't), you'll still find opportunities to explore with others. But, don't arrive hungry if you won't have a car. And if you do, take the somewhat sketchy walk to El Molino because it's delicious and friendly service.
You won't regret staying at Maraya! Have fun.
Sirch Philipp
★★★★★
For this place google should consider a 6 star rating 😘 best place on earth to work productively and have a great time with awesome people 🤙
Natalia
★★★★★
This is an excellent location for remote workers and nomads. Awesome, warm environment, everyday activities (yoga, surfing, hiking, and so much more), and delicious homemade vegetarian breakfasts and dinners all add to this coliving vibe. Both the staff and the other guests make you feel right at home. Everything you need to be productive when working from a variety of workspaces both indoors and outdoors. If you're seeking for a decent work-life balance, give it a try.
Alexander Baetz
★★★★★
I haven't written a Google Review in the last ~2 years but I have to do it because I just came back from a 6 day stay there (way to short) and the experience was aswesome!!
Let my break down why my time there was so awesome and what a Coliving really means (for people who have never done it before).
**Vibe**
Obviously the vibe depends much on the people that currently live there. However the Ben & the 4 others who startet the coliving and the Volunteers are really friendly, relaxed, helpful and already give the place a nice vibe. During my stay the other Guests were also very open, kind and funny so I felt part of the family from day one. Professional vibes mixed with surfer and a few hippie vibes made it the perfect place for me to enjoy my time but also get work done.
**People**
There are ~20 guests living in Maraya. For me that is good size to get to know everybody but don't be overwhelmed. Most of the People come there alone and live there for multiple weeks or even months which also helps to create a family.
**Coworking**
Upstairs you have a floor with displays and sea view where you can work. However many people also work outside where you have internet in the last corner of the Garden. I often worked in a hammock, on the rooftop or somewhere outside in the shadow. The Wifi is good however the speeds are not the best but they're planning to get Fiber Internet in the next couple of months. I never had problems with the internet and could work without problems (including video calls).
**Activities**
Almost every day are multiple planned activities. From Daily Yoga Sessions (I tried Yoga the first time in my life) to Bonfires or a movie evening. That's nice because you don't have to plan anything during the day if you want to focus on your work but just join the others during an activity in the evenings. If you want to do more than that you always find someone who joins you for an hike, village visit, dive / surf session, .... On the weekends most guests group together to do bigger activities.
**Food**
During my stay the daily included breakfast was really good. Selfmade Bread, Eggs, Porridge, Cereals, ... 4x a week dinner is also included which was also very yummie. The first day I arrived they did selfmade Pizza (in an self made stone oven). The rest of the time you can cook something for yourself or with a group of others in the outside kitchen (or in the one inside). You get a spot inside the fridge and in the cupboard to store your own stuff.
**Location**
Candelaria is sadly not the hotspot for surfers or parties. But that is also an advantage because you're living next to many locals and not in the middle of one of the touristic hotspots. The place is located at the edge of the village which is nice because you are in the nature after 5 minutes of walking. Walking down to the ocean takes ~20 minutes.
**Prices & Rooms**
The prices start from ~22€ / night if you stay for one month in the dorm room (including daily activities, breakfast, 4 x weekly dinner!!). The Dorm Room is much better than in most hostels because the curtains allow you to have actual private space. It's also more quiet than in other dorms because all the luggage is stored in another room and not next to the beds.If you prefer to have more privacy or don't like snoring you can also get on of the rooms which are also very fairly priced.
**House**
The house is one of my highlights. The area is really big with a pool, an outside kitchen, plenty of outside working spots (tables, hammocks, etc.) and a very big garden where they grow vegetables themselves. They bought the place and took 10 months with 10 people to renovate and build everything up themselves. This is also one of the reasons for the nice vibes because from the beds to the stone oven, the outside kitchen and the bathrooms - everything feels kind of special and is often self made.
**Renting**
You can rent bicycles, a car, surf boards and other stuff directly from the owners which is very convenient.
Livia Kestenbaum
★★★★★
This place is so special. The balance between fun, authentic relationship making and personal space to work/read/energise is just right. You can really tell how much love went into creating Maraya- it's visually stunning with such attention to detail (an environment you'd genuinely like to live in rather than those hostel-themed hostels) and systems that really work (like personal drawers, just the right amount of activities and meals, plug sockets in the convenient places etc). Props to the whole team who had the vision to make it happen...plotting my next return ❤️
Kevin Ridderbos
★★★★★
Maraya has everything and has been more than a second home for me! Inspiring yoga in the morning on the rooftop, a very comprehensive breakfast, a house cat, hammocks, an amazing vibe with amazing people from all over the world and the most helpfull and kind staff! Thank you so much for the experience I've had; I'll be back one day to check on the garden ;)
Rafal Wilinski
★★★★★
Maraya is really something else, one of its kind. A gem hidden on the foothils of Candelaria, not just a house or a regular coliving, but a thriving community full of amazing people that feel like a family to you in no-time. Not to mention that the space, service, food is way above the standard. I'll be coming back here for sure.
Bernard
★★★★★
Believe all the positive things people have said in the previous reviews. I won't repeat them, but they all ring true. If you are looking for great community, great hosts, great fellow guests, this is the place to stay. A bit out of town, but with so much going on at the house I didn't feel the need to go out that much. And when I did, the people with cars were generous with rides. Six stars!
Jadwiga Pyda
★★★★★
Great vibe with amazing rooftop and daily activities !!
David
★★★★★
Stayed 5 weeks, was incredible. You can focus on work and still join nice activities every day, food is great, weather is great, people are great.
Tony S.
★★★★★
A superb place for co-working and co-living with like minded digital nomads and other remote workers<3 I really loved the friendly atmosphere and relaxed but still professional people. You can always choose for privacy or social in this huge villa and its pretty outdoor areas.
Greta Oros
★★★★★
Lovely experience. Stayed one month, and it really changed my whole perception of Teneriffe - in good.
The food cooked by the hosts was absoluetly amazing (breakfast and some dinners included) and I loved that this created a family-like bond with all guests. The hosts are wonderful people.
A few things I found great there: live-jam sessions, table tennis competitions, private surf lessons (non-commercial), their garden outdoor cinema, and this 80's vibes around the entire concept of the house. You'd probably need a car, not just here but for the entire island. Somehow this island is not much walking friendly. A few of us rented a car and we did trips to Anaga and natural pools daily from there.
Overall it's a place that you can easily call Home after a while, and definitely worth coming back to. Looking forward to it! :)
Guus
★★★★★
If I could give more than 5 stars I would. Maraya coliving is a small utopia. The guys who have created maraya are clearly visionaries and they’ve found a real passion in endlessly optimizing a place. My compliments, gratitude and admiration for Maraya! 🙇♂️
Adam Baring
★★★★★
This is a really special place. It’s way more than just a ‘co-living’ spot. The boys have done a great job of engendering a community/family vibe, guests eat together, play together and there is a weekly schedule of activities from
Hiking to ecstatic dance. It’s also just a really stunning property which has been refurbished with love in an idyllic location. All in all it’s first class. Go!!!
Eric Ruiz Molero
★★★★★
Maraya es un lugar mágico. Tiene una energia muy especial. Es perfecto tanto si quieres ir a trabajar, conocer gente o visitar Tenerife. Yo me he sentido como en casa, la vdd. Los hosts son gente super respetuosa que te deja total libertad para que tú puedas hacer tu día día como quieras. Se prestan a ayudarte en cualquier cosa y conviven contigo como uno más. Es un espacio donde vas a tener tu tiempo para divertirte, concentrarte y relajarte a partes iguales. Es una experiencia única que espero que se mantenga durante mucho tiempo porque yo estoy pensando ya en volver y eso que me acabo de marchar 🙏🏻🙌🏻
ana vela
★★★★★
This place is incredible, I don't even know where to start.
I work remotely and for me it was super important to have a place where I can get work done but also relax and enjoy the island.
I promise you will have everything you need as digital nomad, fast WiFi, dedicated place to work with amazing views, plus each room has its own desk and chair.
On top of this you are living in this beautiful house, where you are treated to healthy and lovingly prepared to breakfast and dinner, lots of activities to take part on and have amazing hosts that will make sure everybody is happy :)
The house is so large that I had to be surprised every dinner when we gathered at the table of how many we were. It's so well balanced!
I want to thank the five amazing hosts and volunteers working there for a wonderful time.
Muchas gracias por todo! :)
Markus Kramer
★★★★★
I very much enjoyed my two weeks at Maraya. I’ve felt at home from the start. There is always something going on here if you’re looking for activities with other people and if you want to focus on work that’s also possible. The community breakfast and dinners are great. I definitely want to come back.
Marieke
★★★★★
When I arrived I instantly wanted to stay longer! It is such a nice and relaxed place where you instantly feel relaxed. The perfect place to combine remote working with a holiday feeling. The office with ocean view is amazing and every room has it's own desk. The daily breakfast and dinners are absolutely delicious, it doesn't get better than this.
Julia T
★★★★★
Richtig coole Leute, total entspannte Atmosphäre und tolle Aussicht! Es gibt einen Pool, Yogakurse und andere tolle Aktivitäten auch die Lage ist schön-genau zwischen Bergen und Meer! Die Arbeitsbereiche sind ebenfalls super! Wir hatten großen Spaß und kommen wieder! Danke, für alles!
Jojo Toll
★★★★★
It's the best and most open-hearted, loving place in whole Tenerife. The facilities are way above standard and the team is supernice. Yoga, breakfast & dinner, a rooftop terrace, pool, poolhouse = kitchen and socialising space, hammocks, chillout area, instruments for jam sessions, Mayo the family cat... Life is beautiful ❤️
Iván Herrero
★★★★★
When I thought the Coliving concept couldn't get better, Maraya Coliving opened up.
First let's start with the people. The hosts, Ben, Dave, Domi and Lucca are incredibly friendly, fun and brilliant. Along with the volunteers that were there during my stay—Basti, Marco, Flo, Jackie, Alice and Lucas—which are sensational and super welcoming!
Could it get better? Wait for it... To top it off, the guests when I was at Maraya were fantastic: Barbara, Jo, Greta, Cande, Federica, Natalie, Daniella, Therese, thank you! It was lovely to share this time with you all.
The community at Maraya is amazing. The meals together, the activities that are organized throughout the week, working together in the office... It's incredible to think how just after a few days, I felt so at home with these people. They were my family!
And for those that are introverts—like myself—don't be concerned about the amount of people in the house. The Coliving is so big and open that there's always enough room for you to have your me-time, or enjoy socialising in smaller groups.
Let's follow up with the property. You have pretty much anything you could ask for:
- Inmense pool? Checked.
- Jamming stage with instruments. You've got it.
- Ping pong table with enough space to play Around The World? Done.
- Lovely garden with veggies, a bonfire and beautiful huts where the hosts and volunteers live. ✅.
- Two kitchens, one of them outdoors where you can have dinner looking at the moon. Yep.
- An office with the best views on the island. You get it remote workers.
- Cozy bedrooms to rest peacefully and to have your Zoom calls. Yes please.
- A rooftop with amazing 360 views, to do Yoga, workout or lie down and watch the sunrise—yes, there are beds in the rooftop.
- And probably more things that I've forgotten, and more that Domi will keep building 💪⚒️, but dinner's getting cold. You get the idea.
And last but not least, the area. Tenerife is unique when it comes to this. You can drive 30 minutes by car and be in a different micro-climate. The great thing about this side of the island where Maraya is located, is that you get to enjoy the warm weather of the south, while at the same time you're close to the big city—Santa Cruz—and to the north.
In a bit more than 10 minutes by foot, you get to the town of Candelaria and Punta Larga, where you have pretty much everything you need: supermarkets, banks, gyms, pharmacies, a mall... It's a very local town, it doesn't feel touristic at all, which in my opinion makes the experience even better.
If you're considering staying at Maraya, go for it. My bet is that you won't regret it, and my hope is that you enjoy it as much as I did.
Jo Ung
★★★★★
Great place for vacations and remote work. Spent one week here and would have loved to stay longer. Very friendly community of staff and other guests, perfect infrastructure for remote work (various office opportunities) or just for enjoying the vibe next to the pool.
Food is changing and very tasty, also great for vegetarians. Cannot wait to get back there !
fiorella franchini
★★★★★
Amazing people, amazing place🤩
Luka Repanis
★★★★★
Nice place. Nice community. Good food :) and cool things to do!
