Pinnacle Removals are trusted European removals specialists providing professional services to help with your move to the Canary Islands. Our freight services cover all moves to and from the Canary Islands, offering a range of options and flexible delivery dates for complete peace of mind.
With an extensive fleet of high-capacity vehicles and trained removal specialists handling every stage of your move to The Canary Islands, you know your personal effects will be in safe hands. Our international removals to The Canary Islands take advantage of regular shipping and sea freight departures to deliver to The Canary Islands quickly and efficiently. Whether it be packing or storage services, international relocation advice, shipping methods, advice on best routes or custom requirements, the experienced Pinnacle Removals team will be with you every step of the way.
We cover all the main islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera and El Hierro. For more information about life on the islands and local resources, visit the official Hello Canary Islands website.
Pinnacle offers competitive pricing for international removals to the Canary Islands, including Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura, La Palma, La Gomera, and El Hierro. Your dedicated Move Co-ordinator will create a bespoke moving quote tailored to your needs, ensuring all your relocation requirements are met.
The cost of moving to the Canary Islands will depend on the size of your shipment and your chosen method of transportation. To help you save money, speak with your Move Co-ordinator about our full and part load services to the Canary Islands to find the most cost-effective option for your budget.
With each island offering something unique, The Canary Islands are a popular destination for UK citizens looking for international relocation. A Spanish archipelago just off the coast of northwestern Africa, The Canary Islands is ideal for individuals and families alike, with Tenerife being one of the most popular islands for UK citizens to move to. Year-round mild temperatures are a big draw to Brits looking to move abroad, and the islands have some fantastic natural sights to explore.
Those moving to The Canary Islands as a family will benefit from high-quality schooling and a wide variety of pastimes, as well as an astounding array of beaches. World-class healthcare is another benefit of living in The Canary Islands, with plenty of public transport options for those looking to get around without a car.
Pinnacle Removals can help you move to Tenerife from the UK as well as provide moving services to Gran Canaria, Fuerteventura, Lanzarote, El Hierro and any other area within The Canaries. Our international removals services serve all islands and parts of The Canary Islands to help you move with the least amount of disruption. Our experienced team can help navigate any language barriers for a smooth Canary Islands relocation, even to remote areas.
The team at Pinnacle have over 50 years of international removals experience and we’ve become a trusted name in international shipping and household moves to any of the Canary Islands from the UK. As proud members of the British Association of Removers (BAR), we adhere to the highest industry standards, giving you complete confidence that your belongings are in safe hands.
We assign dedicated agents who will support you throughout every stage of your relocation to the Canary Islands and answer any questions about the move you may have, from the removals to the customs clearance process.
Groupage services are a cost-effective option when moving a smaller volume of belongings and a dedicated shipment is not required. Items are professionally packed and consolidated with other consignments heading to the Canary Islands, helping to manage costs while still providing a reliable and carefully coordinated service.
This option works particularly well for apartment moves, partial household relocations, or situations where some flexibility around delivery timing is possible. Groupage is commonly used for moves to the Canary Islands where efficiency and value are important, without compromising on care or planning.
A full load service reserves transport space exclusively for your move, allowing your belongings to travel directly from collection through to delivery in the Canary Islands without sharing space with other consignments. This provides greater control over scheduling and simplifies the overall logistics.
Dedicated transport is well suited to complete household moves, families, or anyone working to a defined timeframe. The exclusive arrangement offers clarity, reliability, and added peace of mind for relocations to the Canary Islands.
The cost of moving to the Canary Islands is primarily based on the volume of your goods and your chosen method of transport, whether that is sea freight or air freight.
Your destination island, such as Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria, or Fuerteventura, also influences planning, as shipping schedules and onward transport vary between islands.
A home or video survey allows us to calculate volume accurately so your quotation reflects the full logistics of an island move.
For sea freight removals, the typical door-to-door timeframe is 2 to 6 weeks, depending on shipping schedules and whether you choose a dedicated or part-load service.
As the Canary Islands are located off the Spanish mainland, shipments are transported by sea and may involve onward distribution between islands.
If you require a faster option for a smaller shipment, air freight usually arrives within 7 to 14 days, subject to customs clearance.
In many cases, you can import your used household goods without paying import taxes when transferring your primary residence to the Canary Islands.
Although the islands are part of Spain, they operate under the IGIC (Impuesto General Indirecto Canario) system rather than standard EU VAT rules, and customs clearance is still required.
To qualify for exemption, you will generally need to show that you have lived outside the islands for at least 12 months and have owned and used your personal effects for at least six months prior to the move.
To ensure your shipment is cleared correctly as personal effects, you will typically need to provide:
We review documentation carefully before departure to minimise delays during customs processing on arrival.
We offer two main transport options for moves to the Canary Islands:
This flexibility allows us to tailor the service according to the size and urgency of your move.
Most household goods can be moved without issue, but certain items are restricted under EU and Spanish import rules.
We review your inventory in advance so any restricted items can be identified before shipment.
Yes. For valuable or delicate items such as fine art, antiques, sculptures, or pianos, we provide White Glove export wrapping and custom crating in the UK to prepare them securely for sea or air transit.
