San Miguel de Abona Holidays

San Miguel de Abona is a picturesque village, eight kilometers inland from the holiday resort of Golf del Sur. It is one of the most authentic and oldest settlements on the Tenerife`s southern side.

There are some beautiful landscapes around the village, and the place has a really nice, romantic feel. Beautiful fields of potatoes, vineyards, tomatoes and valleys of lettuce are everywhere around the area. The place still keeps its low profile, but is getting discovered more each day. San Miguel de Abona is mainly settled with local inhabitants, but there are also some British ex pats that have remodeled old houses and enjoy the quiet and healthy life here.

San Miguel de Abona has narrow cobbled streets, and the old houses have nice wooden balconies. This is a really small and tight community, where finding accommodation can be a challenge. Most of the tourists are just passing by, but that makes it even more attractive to stay and explore the area.

San Miguel de Abona Accommodation

There is only one hotel around the village, but staying in La Bodega Casa Rural is also a very good option if you want to sleep in a comfortable cottage that offers self-catering services. Due to the fact that San Miguel de Abona is one of the biggest agricultural centers on the island of Tenerife, it is well known for its good wines and tasty potatoes and tomatoes. You would be pleasantly surprised with the quality of the restaurants that are located here.

Church of San Miguel Arcangel

The beautiful church of San Miguel Arcangel is the main attraction in the village, dating back from the 17th century. You should also visit the village`s library or Bibliotheca that once served as a town hall. There you will also find old dungeons, which will give you a feeling like you are travelling back to the ancient times.

Museum of Casa del Capitan

Museum of Casa del Capitan is also good place to go if you want to learn more about the history of San Miguel. Other activity you can try is to go hiking on the old trails that merchants used in the past, while enjoying idyllic scenery. If you climb up to Centinella Mirador you will get to enjoy fantastic views on Tenerife`s southeastern coast.

San Miguel de Abona Beach

The closest beach to San Miguel de Abona is around 15 kilometers away, but people mostly come to this place to feel the true spirit of Tenerife, far away from the noise and wildness of the typical holiday resorts. San Miguel de Abona has a favorable climate, and the average year-round temperature is 25 C. Most of the days throughout the year are sunny and pleasant.

San Miguel de Abona Nightlife

The nightlife in San Miguel de Abona is mostly limited to sitting and relaxing in small tapas bars and restaurants. Castillo San Miguel offers some nice fun where you can enjoy dinner while watching medieval knight nights.