Tenerife, the “island of everlasting spring”, has actually earned its moniker. With common temperatures of 21C, sensible sunshine and little or no rain, pandemic or no pandemic, it stays one in every of Europe’s hottest vacationer locations. And with good motive, the island is extra than simply sunshine and seashores: its vibrant native tradition, ultramarine skies and dramatic surroundings can not fail to impress.
Why come right here?
Removed from the madding crowds of Playa de las Américas, Abama Resort Tenerife is a literal oasis carved into the aspect of the southwest of the island with beautiful views of the isle of La Gomera entrance and centre. Surrounded on three sides by acres of banana plantations and with the breathtaking Atlantic Ocean stretching throughout the horizon, Abama is an ideal mix of substance and elegance.
What to eat
As a five-star resort you might be forgiven for considering that service at Abama is perhaps stiff and impersonal, as can typically be the case when the stakes are excessive. However everybody right here that I spoke to had an easy-going, pleasant air that may solely be attainable when you understand that your product is nice. Regardless of there being two Michelin star eating places at Abama the workers have been relaxed, jovial and solely too blissful to assist and, as you’ll count on, the meals was scrumptious.
With the vista of the Atlantic straight forward of you it’s straightforward to decide on onsite restaurant Melvin each time, however there are many choices must you wish to enterprise additional afield. The Ritz Carlton is stone’s throw away or you might go for the beachfront eateries of close by Playa San Juan.
What to do
The amenities at this luxurious resort are high quality and wherever you might be, the views are breathtaking. The impeccable rolling, par 72, 18-hole golf course is multi award-winning and the seven tennis courts are frequented by each the ATP and ITF excursions. If it’s good to calm down you’ll be able to select one of many three infinity swimming pools which are dotted throughout the 400 hectare website or take the complimentary switch right down to the seaside which is about in a small rocky cove (lined with imported white sand), with ladders to entry two pure swimming pools. There’s a fully-equipped fitness center and children’ golf equipment to maintain the little ones occupied too. Joyful kids equals blissful dad and mom…
The rationale I used to be visiting Abama was for the launch of its “Wellness Week” – a soothing, immersive retreat to nourish the soul, set new intentions and re-charge the batteries. Courses have been held two to 3 occasions a day alongside complimentary periods on meditation, philosophy, psychology, sound remedy and even astrology.
“Wellness” is the buzzword of our time, used, typically with none authenticity. At Abama, nonetheless, there was no sense of imitation. Yoga people generally tend to try to out-limber one another and so the light reminders of “you do you” from our fantastic instructor have been welcome. My yoga expertise at Abama has considerably annihilated my traditional practise; yoga in a Surrey studio won’t ever evaluate to the easy great thing about taking a category beneath a transparent blue sky with birdsong the one distraction. An ideal antidote to our ever-scurrying minds and hectic tempo of life.
Sustainability and pure environment
Abama wears its eco-credentials proudly on its sleeve and strives to attain the 17 sustainable improvement targets set by the UN to “encourage guests to make use of their leisure time in a aware manner in order that we will all collaborate to attain a greater, extra sustainable world with much less affect on the surroundings”. LED lighting, a desalination plant to utilise the ocean water and photo voltaic panelling are simply the beginning.
The attractive properties have all been designed to mix in with the pure environment and the lodging – residences, suites or villas – are easy, fashionable and flooded with pure mild. Produce within the resort is sourced regionally wherever attainable; regional natural meals, handmade furnishings and toiletries all breathe life into the area people of Santa Cruz. I sensed that the workers at Abama have been proud to be there and, for my part, with good motive.
Luxurious residing
In addition to the Michelin-star eating, award-winning golf course and its concentrate on wellness, Abama additionally affords a mixture of luxury residential properties and serviced vacation lodging.
Adjoining to the resort’s tennis centre, Las Villas del Tenis is a restricted assortment of 23 indifferent properties which have panoramic views of the ocean and entry to a number of the space’s most spectacular leisure and life-style amenities. Residents additionally achieve membership to the not too long ago launched Abama Status House owners’ Membership which affords a variety of specifically curated occasions and cultural excursions. Two-three bed room villas at Las Villas del Tenis are priced from €1.54m (£1.31m) to €1.875m (£1.59m).
Las Atalayas de Abama is an unique group of simply ten luxurious villas, every of which have a distinct format and design (from €1.035m/£881,865). The totally furnished residences of Los Jardines (from €550,000/£468,624) vary from one to 3 bedrooms and boast a south-facing facet, offering lovely ocean views. Abama additionally affords customized villas that are available in two sizes and permit patrons to design their very own dwelling. Prepared-built, customized villas begin from €5.75m (£4.9m).
When to fly
A sub-tropical local weather, Tenerife has scorching summers (June to September) and really gentle winters, often with year-round sunshine. Common excessive temperatures are decrease than that of mainland Spain at round 31C and the cooler months see a mean of 19C so, regardless of while you go to, you’ll obtain a heat welcome.
The way to guide
Residences at Abama begin from €550,000 (£468,624) to purchase and from €1,500 (£1,275) per week to lease. See abamahotelresort.com
