Los Abrigos

Los Abrigos

Travel Agents View

Travel Agents View Los Abrigos is a traditional fishing village ... ideal for families and couples who are wanting a quiet holiday

Los Abrigos is a traditional fishing village located between Golf del Sur and El Medano with a quiet atmosphere, ideal for families and couples who are wanting a quiet holiday.

The resort has several restaurants which specialise in seafood and shellfish. Los Abrigos holds a number of traditional festivities and music festivals. It is the only resort known to hold a nightly market which runs every Tuesday evening between 18.00-22.00.

Reina Sofia Airport is approx 7 km from the resort.

Insider's View

Insider like a little piece of Cornwall on Tenerife

THE place to go for fresh fish restaurants in the south

The first time I went to Los Abrigos I was disappointed by the rather dull, work-a-day town with the usual selection of cafes and hardware stores.

But then I turned the corner and there was the harbour; like a little piece of Cornwall on Tenerife. Granted it's not as picturesque as Mevagissey or Fowey and they don't have that very distinct accent, or the pasties (unfortunately)…but it is a small, sheltered harbour with a strong community, dominated by fishermen. And best of all, it's THE place to go for fresh fish restaurants in the south.

I love the quirkiness of Los Abrigos; the half-built apartments at the top of the harbour that are being used as a temporary boat yard; the little house with its busy terrace of plants, wall hangings and wind toys, sandwiched between restaurants; and the fact that they hold a weekly night market on a Tuesday.

Of late, I've noticed an annoying tendency for waiters to hover outside some restaurants, trying to tempt you in. Still, wherever you choose, you're unlikely to get a bad meal here…as long as you choose fish.

Nightlife tends to consist of sitting on the terrace of the Crazy Crab wine bar listening to exaggerated accounts of the size of the day's catch and is a far cry from Playa de Las Américas. But for those who choose to visit Los Abrigos, that’s probably a plus point.

My advice? Smile warmly and ignore the annoying waiters. Instead, enjoy the whole experience; wandering the entire length of the harbour, studying every menu and table of fresh fish before deciding to enjoy the sunset from El Mirador's perfectly positioned dining room, or push the gastronomic boat out a fraction at Los Roques, or opt for a simple terrace, a plate of sardines and a half litre of white. ¡Buen Provecho!

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