Removals from Barcelona to the Canary Islands: all the islands

More than 15 years of experience · Weekly departures · Door-to-door delivery · RC insurance included

Request your quote 928 20 32 85
2050+ km route
7 days usual transit
Weekly departure frequency
24/48h quote
Affordable subject to container fill

Removals from Barcelona to the Canary Islands: how we do it

Barcelona has a direct maritime line to the Canary Islands from the Port of Barcelona, with weekly departures and a usual transit of about 7 days. We collect throughout the metropolitan area and in the provinces of Tarragona, Girona and Lleida, and load directly without long overland transport, which simplifies logistics compared to inland origins.

For large volume removals we offer exclusive containers of 20 or 40 feet; for medium shipments, groupage shares the container and reduces costs. In both cases we manage the DUA and the exemption for change of residence.

Transporting your car from Barcelona to the Canary Islands

If in addition to the removal you want to transport your car from Barcelona to the Canary Islands, it travels stowed inside the same container as your belongings, loaded on the same weekly departure from the Port of Barcelona. It's the most economical option, because you share freight and customs clearance instead of arranging two separate shipments: you don't pay for separate vehicle transport. We can also move it on its own, without a removal, in a closed container or in RoRo. We handle the DUA, the IEDMT (model 06) and the Canary Islands registration with the approved vehicle inspection. We explain how to prepare the vehicle and what documents you need in transport of vehicles in containers.

Maritime transport Barcelona-the Canary Islands without removal

Not every shipment is a complete removal. If what you need is maritime transport from Barcelona to the Canary Islands of merchandise, pallets, building materials or a few items, we use the same regular line and the same customs clearance, paying only for the volume you occupy. It's the usual option for mainland companies that regularly send to the islands and for individuals who only move part of the house. You have the conditions, deadlines, and details of the REF (IGIC and AIEM) in transport of merchandise to the Canary Islands.

What removal services can we offer from Barcelona to Canary Islands?

Complete door-to-door service: we take care of everything, from collection in Barcelona to delivery and assembly in Santa Cruz de Tenerife / Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

Technical and industrial machinery relocation from Barcelona to Canary Islands - Horizont Atlantic

Technical machinery relocation

Professional transport of industrial machinery, medical equipment, catering, gym and office equipment. Certified container anchorage and custom packing from Barcelona.

Car and vehicle transport from Barcelona to Canary Islands by sea container - Horizont Atlantic

Car transport to Canary Islands

Your vehicle in an enclosed container or RoRo from Barcelona to Canary Islands. We handle the Canarian registration (DUA + AIEM).

Storage units and warehouses in Canary Islands for removals from Barcelona - Horizont Atlantic

Temporary storage in the Canary Islands

Own storage units at El Mayorazgo Industrial Estate (Tenerife) from 2 m³. 24h custody, independent access and insurance included.

Furniture hoisting with crane in removal from Barcelona to Canary Islands - Horizont Atlantic

Furniture hoisting with crane

For upper floors or impossible access points. Own crane with a certified operator and municipal permits managed by us, both at origin and destination.

Logistics for stands and exhibitions from Barcelona to Canary Islands - Horizont Atlantic

Stand and exhibition assembly

Logistics for trade fairs, events and temporary exhibitions in Canary Islands. Coordination with organisers, assembly, disassembly and return to Barcelona.

Sea container transport from Barcelona (Puerto de Barcelona) to Canary Islands - Horizont Atlantic

Sea freight to Canary Islands

Shared container (groupage) or exclusive (20'/40'). Weekly departures from Puerto de Barcelona. Cargo and liability insurance included.

Your removal from Barcelona to Canary Islands step by step

A clear and straightforward process: we take care of everything, from start to finish.

  1. 1

    Survey and quote

    We start by assessing your move at your own home or via video call: we review the actual volume, access points in Barcelona and Canary Islands, and special items (piano, safe, works of art). Based on that, we send you a fixed quote within 24-48h, with no commitment and no hidden costs: the price we give you is the final price you pay. At this stage we also agree on the collection date that best fits your departure from Barcelona.

  2. 2

    Professional packing

    On the agreed day, our in-house team (we do not subcontract) packs and protects all your belongings with certified maritime transport materials: double-walled cardboard, padded blankets, bubble wrap and corner protectors. We dismantle furniture, disconnect appliances, label every item by room and draw up an inventory that we sign with you before loading the container in Barcelona.

  3. 3

    Sea freight to Canary Islands

    Your container —shared (groupage) or exclusive— travels from Puerto de Barcelona to Puerto de Santa Cruz de Tenerife y Puerto de Las Palmas with weekly departures and a transit of around 7 days. We handle the DUA customs document and, if you are moving with a change of residence, the IGIC and AIEM exemption so you do not pay Canarian customs duty. Throughout the voyage your removal is covered by the liability insurance included in the service.

  4. 4

    Delivery and assembly

    On arrival at Puerto de Santa Cruz de Tenerife y Puerto de Las Palmas we clear customs and coordinate delivery: we deliver door to door in Santa Cruz de Tenerife / Las Palmas de Gran Canaria within 2-3 days. We unpack, reassemble the furniture and place every box in its room. You check the inventory, sign the delivery confirmation and settle into your new home in Canary Islands, with no last-minute extras.

Why book your removal from Barcelona to Canary Islands with us?

Quote within 24/48 hours

Our sales team quickly understands your needs and sends you a detailed, final offer in under 48h, with no subsequent surprises.

Our quotes are final

80 %% of our clients come through recommendations. We do not quote low and then raise the price: what we quote is what you pay.

Liability insurance included

Our staff packs using professional methodology, but in the event of any incident we have liability insurance included in the service.

Fixed delivery dates

Express service with a 7-day transit and home delivery in under 3 days after the container arrives at Puerto de Santa Cruz de Tenerife y Puerto de Las Palmas.

No middlemen

We load into our own containers, with no middlemen: we cut costs and reduce the risk of losses. Our volume gives us capacity and better shipping rates.

Direct route Barcelona to Canary Islands

Weekly departures from Puerto de Barcelona to Puerto de Santa Cruz de Tenerife y Puerto de Las Palmas and distribution to the rest of the islands if needed.

Handy tips to make your removal from Barcelona to Canary Islands a success

1

Plan at least 4 weeks ahead

Sea departures are weekly, so booking 3-4 weeks ahead guarantees us a slot in the container on your target date.

2

Apply for the change-of-residence exemption

If you are moving to the Canary Islands with a change of address, you can benefit from the AIEM exemption and avoid paying Canarian customs duty. We help you with the documentation.

3

Make an inventory before packing

A clear inventory speeds up the insurance assessment and avoids confusion at destination. If you like, we can send you a template or do it during the site survey.

4

Consider the bridge storage option

If delivery at destination does not coincide with moving into your new home, our warehouse in Tenerife gives you days or weeks of leeway at no extra per-trip removal charge.

Frequently asked questions about your removal from Barcelona to Canary Islands

The sea transit time from Barcelona to Canary Islands is approximately 7 days, with weekly departures from Puerto de Barcelona and arrival at Puerto de Santa Cruz de Tenerife y Puerto de Las Palmas. To that transit you must add 1-2 days for collection at origin (container loading) and 2-3 days for final door-to-door delivery after disembarkation, including customs clearance and delivery coordination at destination. In total, a complete removal from service confirmation usually closes in 10-14 calendar days if you opt for a shared container and 7-10 days if you book an exclusive container with a fixed departure date. If you need a critical date (key handover, employment contract, start of school), we recommend contacting us at least 3 weeks in advance to guarantee a slot in the container for your preferred date.

The cost of a removal from Barcelona to Canary Islands depends basically on 4 variables: the actual volume (measured in m³ or number of boxes), the type of service (shared/groupage or exclusive 20 or 40-foot container), the distance to the departure port in Barcelona and the additional services (professional packing, disassembly and assembly, crane for upper floors, bridge storage, vehicle transport, etc.). As a rough guide, a small flat removal (15-20 m³) in a shared container can start from €1,500-2,000 and an exclusive 20-foot container typically ranges from €3,500-5,500 depending on season and services. We send you a personalised, final quote within 24-48 hours after the assessment (in person or by video call), with no surprises at the end and no commitment. The price we give you is the price you pay.

The shared container (also called groupage) means sharing a sea container with other removals heading to the same destination. It is the most affordable option and the most used for small or medium volumes (up to 20 m³): you pay only for the space you occupy, with the trade-off that the departure depends on the container being sufficiently full (there may be a few days' flexibility around the preferred date). With an exclusive container you reserve a 20 or 40-foot container entirely for your removal: the departure is on a fixed date, the transit is shorter, there is less handling of the cargo (it goes in once and comes out once), and it is the recommended option from 25-30 m³ (large home, offices, relocations with machinery). For very large houses or international removals with bulky furniture, the 40-foot container is almost always more cost-effective than a shared one once the break-even point in m³ has been reached.

Every removal between mainland Spain and the Canary Islands requires a DUA (Single Administrative Document) because the Canary Islands are outside the EU's common VAT customs territory, under the REF regime (IGIC + AIEM instead of VAT). We handle the DUA for you as part of the service. If you are moving with a change of residence, you can apply for the change-of-domicile exemption and be exempt from IGIC and AIEM on your used personal belongings. To claim it you will need: a certificate of registration at origin (Barcelona or your province, with at least 12 months of prior residence), DNI/NIE and, in some cases, the certificate of registration at destination after the move. If you are transporting a vehicle, we also handle its Canarian registration. If the removal is for a company, we also manage the transport invoice with a breakdown for your accounts.

Yes, we offer an optional professional packing service carried out by our in-house team (we do not subcontract). We use certified materials for maritime transport: reinforced cardboard boxes (standard and double-walled for books and crockery), padded blankets for furniture, bubble wrap for appliances and pictures, corner protectors for delicate items, strapping tape and stretch film to secure the load. The team packs on-site at origin, labels every item by room and maintains an inventory. We also offer the usual complementary services: furniture disassembly and assembly (IKEA wardrobes, beds, dining tables), disconnection and reconnection of appliances (washing machine, dishwasher, fridge), removal of light fittings and screens and final placement at destination. All of this is included in the initial quote so there are no extras during the removal.

Yes. We have our own storage facilities in the Canary Islands at the El Mayorazgo Industrial Estate in Santa Cruz de Tenerife, with 24h security, humidity control and independent access. We offer storage units from 2 m³ (backpack / small removal) to large storage rooms of over 30 m³ (full home). It is the ideal solution as a bridging period between the unloading of your container and the handover of the keys to your new home in Canary Islands, or for longer periods if you are renovating or are unsure of your final destination. The rate is monthly with the first month pro-rated, with no minimum term except discounts for 6 or 12-month contracts. If your removal arrives from Canary Islands and you need temporary custody before final delivery, we combine it in the same service at no extra double-handling cost.

Yes, we manage sea transport of vehicles from Barcelona to Canary Islands in two options: enclosed container (recommended for high-end, classic or salt-sensitive vehicles) or roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) (more economical, the vehicle is driven onto the ship). We collect the car from any point in Barcelona, Tarragona, Girona, Lleida and deliver it to Puerto de Santa Cruz de Tenerife y Puerto de Las Palmas or, if you prefer, to the destination address by flatbed. If it is a change of residence, we handle the entire Canarian registration process for you: application for form 06 of the IEDMT (Special Tax on Certain Means of Transport) and the corresponding AIEM where applicable, deregistration of the mainland insurance and new Canarian policy, ITV approved in the Canary Islands and new plates. You can combine the household removal and vehicle shipment in the same container to optimise costs.

Under international maritime regulations (IMDG) there are materials we cannot ship in a removal container: flammable liquids (petrol, solvents, solvent-based paints, alcohol), compressed gases (butane/propane cylinders, fire extinguishers), explosives (including sports ammunition without a licence), loose large-capacity lithium batteries (those integrated into mobiles and laptops can travel), perishable goods and live plants (subject to Canarian Plant Health regulations). We also cannot transport cash, high-value jewellery, original legal documents (deeds, wills) or bearer instruments: these must be carried by you personally as hand luggage. For works of art, collectible wines, musical instruments or very fragile materials we offer specific custom-built packaging and, on request, declared-value insurance above the standard liability cover.

Every removal from Barcelona to Canary Islands is included with public liability insurance (RC) on the declared value of your belongings, covering damage during maritime transport and handling at origin and destination. The basic RC cover is included in the price of the service. If your removal includes high-value items (works of art, antiques, premium electronics, jewellery, collectible wines, professional musical instruments), we can arrange complementary declared-value insurance covering the actual replacement value of each item. To take out this extended cover you must first send us the detailed inventory and, where applicable, the appraisal certificates for the items. In the event of a claim (infrequent, but it happens), our team handles the claim with the insurer and resolves the compensation without you having to deal with the company directly.

Office and business removals require a different approach from a home move: zero operational downtime and traceability by department. We work in 4 phases: (1) technical survey at origin to measure volume, identify critical workstations, review destination floor plans and assess IT/AV requirements; (2) weekend loading with numbered packing by workstation/department, furniture disassembly and certified disconnection of IT equipment (with an optional secure data erasure service for old hard drives); (3) sea transport in an exclusive container with a fixed date so you have certainty about operations; (4) assembly and commissioning at destination (Canary Islands) with connection of PCs, telephony and signage. For companies with offices in the Canary Islands and mainland Spain, we also manage annual framework contracts with preferential rates for internal relocations, employee transfers and ad-hoc stock or sample material movements.

Yes. It is very common for the client to travel by plane while the removal goes by sea (that is the logical thing to do). We only need an authorised person at origin to open the property, supervise loading and sign the inventory (it can be a family member, a neighbour or the owner themselves if you have already left). At destination, similarly, you must designate a contact person to receive the container, sign the delivery and check the condition of the items. If nobody can be present at either end, we offer a key deposit collection service at origin (you leave the keys with a notary, at our office or with a keyholding company) and storage at destination in our warehouse until you arrive, at no extra double-handling cost. We send you photos of the loading and delivery status for your peace of mind.

To book your removal from Barcelona to Canary Islands, you simply need to accept the quote we send you within 24-48h. A service contract is signed (online or on paper) and a 30% deposit is paid to block the date in the calendar and reserve a slot in the container; this 30% is 100% refundable up to 14 days before the date if you need to cancel. The remaining 40% interim payment is made on the day of loading at origin and the final 30% after full delivery at destination, once the integrity of the removal is confirmed with your signature on the inventory. We accept bank transfer, Bizum (for smaller amounts) and card. For regular clients and companies we work with 30/60-day invoicing against a framework contract. We charge no extras during the service: the fixed price is the final price.

Moving to another island? Discover all our routes from Barcelona

Removals Barcelona → Tenerife Removals Barcelona → Gran Canaria Removals Barcelona → Las Palmas Removals Barcelona → Fuerteventura Removals Barcelona → Lanzarote Removals Barcelona → La Palma Removals Barcelona → La Gomera Removals Barcelona → El Hierro

We operate removals to Canary Islands from these provinces

Barcelona Tarragona Girona Lleida

Practical guides for your move

Changing your town-hall registration when moving to the Canary Islands: step-by-step procedures IEDMT: The Registration Tax When Bringing Your Car to the Canary Islands How much does a move cost: we break down the price based on your needs How to Choose a Professional Removal Company: 10 Keys to Getting It Right Shared Container (Groupage) vs Exclusive: Which to Choose for Your Move to the Canary Islands What are shared moves to the Canary Islands and what are their advantages?

Request a quote



No file selected

Quick Contact

If you have any questions, simply use the following contact details.

  • Address:

    Office in Tenerife: Polígono Industrial El Mayorazgo, Parcela 12, Nave 7, Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

    Office in Gran Canaria: Calle Santiago Cazorla León Historiador, 14, 35018 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

  • Email:

    info@horizontatlantic.com

  • Phone

    (+34) 922 25 17 71
    (+34) 928 20 32 85

Related services

Removals to the Canary Islands Removals in the Canary Islands National removals