San Miguel de Abona

Travel Agent's View

Travel Agents View San Miguel de Abona is located in the South of Tenerife. The resort is ideal for all who are wanting relaxing or fun filled holiday.

There is lots to see and do whilst staying in the resort. Shops, bars and restaurants are plentiful, try the local produce, tour the streets of the old town or visit the historical sights.

There are deep and long ravines stretching from the mountains right to the coastline. The beaches here are a mixture of pebbles and black sand.

Some of the main features of San Miguel de Abona are the Marina and the golf courses, Golf del Sur and Amarilla Golf.

Reina Sofia Airport is 2.5 km from the resort.

Local areas within San Miguel de Abona

- Golf del Sur
- Los Abrigos
- San Miguel

Insider's View

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When I think of the small municipality (borough) of San Miguel de Abona, I mainly think 'farming and golf' which means it's got a really nice mix of the traditional and the new. Before the development of its south coast as some of the island's best golf courses, this little borough got quietly on with its agricultural livelihood, and life mainly revolved around the village of San Miguel, the municipal capital.

I love the drama of the landscape in this part of the south with the enormous Roque de Jama dominating the skyline and the neat cultivated terraces lined with pale jablé (pumice) which is used to retain moisture in the soil. Potatoes are a favourite crop here and the traditional 'papas arrugadas' (wrinkled potatoes) that you get with spicy mojo (sauce) are delicious. Try them and you'll be giving up chips in favour of them for the duration of your holiday.

There are great contrasts to be seen in San Miguel de Abona; the lush, rolling greens and purpose-built resort of Golf Del Sur at its coast; its chic new marina; the picturesque and tranquil village of San Miguel and the stunning views from La Centinela mirador.

If, like me, you enjoy exploring on foot, there are some good walking trails to be discovered here, especially ones that end at one of San Miguel's excellent restaurants!

And the must-sees? In San Miguel, don't miss the pretty church and old cobbled streets and Casa de El Capitán museum where you can discover how important camels used to be in these parts. For a night of jousting and The Drifters, there's a world of fun to be had at Castillo San Miguel; and of course, swing out to your heart's content at the picturesque golf courses of the coast.
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