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Description

ABAMA is a luxurious resort located in Guia de Isora, an unspoilt region that lies on the sunny west coast of Tenerife. This cliff top resort commands panoramic views over the golf course & across to the Atlantic Ocean and the beautiful island of La Gomera. The unique Moorish architecture situated amidst banana plantations and lush subtropical gardens create a unique and exclusive resort.

The bedrooms and suites are distributed between the Citadel and Villas, all with private terraces and many with fabulous views over the gardens, golf course and ocean. The majority of the rooms are located in the Citadel, which combines ethnic and Moorish architecture with asymmetrical structures and earth coloured walls. The Villa rooms and suites are situated in a more private and secluded area of the resort nearer to the coast within a collection of two storey buildings, and have access to shared pools.

There are plenty of activities for sports enthusiasts, from an excellent tennis club and academy, complimentary state of the art gym, to an exclusive first class 18 hole golf course, beautifully landscaped with palm trees and lakes and spectacular sea views from many of the holes.

Those who wish simply to relax can choose from a wide selection of pools or the beach club in the secluded sandy cove. The 2500sqm Wellness and Spa Centre combines natural beauty treatments and personalised programmes to achieve complete mind and body relaxation.

The dining experience is diverse including Michelin-star fine dining at the M.B Restaurant, Japanese, Argentinian and Italian. With a choice of 11 restaurants there really is something for all tastes.

Guide price £818 per person

£818 per adult, based on a family of 4 sharing 2 interconnecting Double Citadel Rooms on a B&B basis x 7 nights, excluding flights. Includes current offers. Flights can be arranged directly through EasyJet, Monarch or other low cost / charter airlines.

Accommodation

The rooms’ interior design makes use of local materials such as Canary Island pine, and each has a spacious fitted oak wardrobe with coat and shoe racks and state of the art audio-visual equipment. Every room has luxury marble bathrooms, each with large tubs, a separate shower stall, and brand-name bath products and enjoy the stunning Atlantic or golf course views from the private terrace. Rooms are well equipped with mini bar, individually controlled air conditioning and flat screen TV.

Childcare

For children aged 5-11 years, the Abami club offers the chance to learn new skills, make new friends and take part in a wide range of creative and action-packed activities under expert supervision. Activities include cooking workshops, clay sculpture, face painting, pirate treasure hunts and movie nights. There is also a children's pool.

Facilities

With 11 gastronomic restaurants there is sure to be something for every occasion and to everybody's taste. Dining options include Michelin starred, Japanese, fish and seafood, Italian, Argentinean, breakfast buffet, Spa Cafe and beach club restaurants. There are 7 swimming pools and 2 natural pools, a Sanchez-Casal tennis academy, a Dave Thomas designed golf course and a state of the art spa and fitness centre with Jacuzzi, hydrotherapy pool and thermal circuit.

Activities

In addition to Abama's golf course there are many more in Tenerife to experience. There are tennis courts and a tennis academy offering expert coaching. For some retail therapy, Boutique Abama is the hotel's high-end fashion destination, containing an excellent selection of womenswear, menswear, accessories and clothes for children from brands such as Burberry, Miu Miu and D&G.

When to travel

Location and directions

Tenerife, Spain

ABAMA is perched on a cliff and located on the sunny west coast of Tenerife, in the Guia de Isora region.

How to get there

4.5hrs flight to Tenerife followed by a 30 minute transfer.