The pink palace is distinctive for miles thanks to its Moorish style and the nearby Championship golf course. I was always curious to see this best quoted hotel of Tenerife, so I prize myself lucky. The Ritz-Carlton Abama reopened its doors in July with a new accommodation concept, specially designed to ensure the well-being and privacy of the guests in Covid times: The Villa club. A set of casitas, with a total of 144 rooms and suites, distributed in private areas surrounded by lush botanical gardens, a golf course and spectacular ocean views. This innovative concept guarantees social distancing thanks to its large spaces, the characteristics of the natural environment and the personalised attention of a brand such as the RitzCarlton, belonging to Marriott International. Ideal for relaxing during Covid times.
This sensational resort resembles a beautiful green oasis, with an extremely luxurious and elegantly furnished hotel with interesting architecture and surrounded by numerous pools. The Ritz-Carlton, Abama has won numerous awards: Michelin Star award for the best spa in Spain (2011). It was also on the list of “Condé Nast Traveller” 100 best hotels in the world and best resorts in Spain. The Abama hotel complex includes 476 rooms (50 m²) and apartments (70,80 m²) in the main part of the resort. The part of the Citadel includes suites: The Presidential Suite, the Royal suite and Penthouse with swimming pool. The Tagor villas ensure the highest privacy. There is an excellent 18-hole golf, that was designed by Dave Thomas, a former Ryder Cup player. It occupies an area of 6271 meters, it boasts 22 lakes and waterfalls, and 25,000 palm trees. The golf course offers excellent views of the Atlantic Ocean and the island of Gomera, as it is located 315 meters above sea level. Extensive grounds and varied vegetation make that the game on the golf course is challenging even for experienced golfers. Not bad for a hotel, right?
In Southern Tenerife where The Ritz-Carlton is located, you are guaranteed perfect beach weather and low humidity 98% of the time throughout the year. Unfortunately it was raining on the day of our visit. But I can picture an ocean that looks like a kaleidoscope of aqua, turquoise, cerulean, royal and navy blue! Being a volcanic island, the Canary Island’s waters are also rich in healing and therapeutic minerals. The Ritz-Carlton is situated on a cliff and the landscape is made up of volcanic nooks and crannies of smaller cliffs and caves galore. You can climb to the top of a small cliff located on at the resort’s beach and dive right into the ocean if you dare (it’s totally safe – and no, I did not do it!).
Here is the part that really got me excited, except for the koi feeding ritual for Ritz-kids and the private use of the golf cart at the Tagor Villas. The Ritz-Carlton, Abama’s neighborhood sky includes our planet’s view from within the mighty Milky Way which sits directly above the resort and can be seen with the naked eye (WOW!) The hotel knows their view is pretty special and they offer guests a private, casual, beach stargazing picnic that comes complete with a highly educated and enthusiastic astronomer and a 2-Michelin Star picnic catered by M.B. restaurant. This must be a memorable and romantic experience. Who is still looking for a Christmas present? Euhhhh – me??? This is another site for some New Year ideas…:)
The stars in the sky are not the only impressive ones in Tenerife, since Abama has two Michelin Star restaurants: Kabuki (1 Star) and M.B. (2 Stars). There are 8 additional restaurants offering everything from tapas to Italian, sure to please every diner’s culinary wishes. If you are staying 10 days, you can try out a different restaurant every evening 🙂
This ‘look alike 19th-century Spanish colonial village’, is one of the top five-star resorts in Tenerife and it represents an architectural landmark within Spanish territory. It is a timeless island retreat of natural beauty and endless possibilities. This nod to national pride is reflected in the room décor and several of the restaurant menus. For the active-minded there are tennis courts, five outdoor pools, a 24-hour gym, and organised activities aplenty, while junior guests have a kids’ club, splash areas, and plenty of sandy stuff on the doorstep. Not all of the amenities involve expending energy though. There’s a full-service spa, a star-gazing observatory, and scenic paths through beautiful mature gardens. The service is top-notch. A real jewel on Tenerife’s crown.
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