My Favorite Places in the South of the Tenerife Island
RESTAURANTS & VIEWS
The town of Los Abrigos is in the south ...
The town of Los Abrigos is in the south of Tenerife, belonging to the municipality of San Miguel. Although very small in its origin, it is one of the oldest fishing villages in the south, along with the towns of Las Galletas, El Médano and Los Cristianos.
Los Abrigos has always been known for its fishing, having a large fishing fleet (in relation to its population) of small and medium-sized boats, which religiously go out to earn their daily wages.
As a consequence of this, restaurants were emerging throughout the entire fishing port. It has always been a regular destination for the inhabitants of the south of the island. Going to eat in Los Abrigos means that we are going to taste the freshest seafood and fish typical of the area. Depending on the time we will find some species or others, but the unconditional ones will always be present such as the old ones, prawns, lobsters, limpets, squid and sea bream, to name a few.
The "section of restaurants" is short, about 200 meters, so it is best not to enter the car even if you want (in the past it was possible, but nowadays I don't even try), leaving it on the main road of the town.
Los Abrigos
The town of Los Abrigos is in the south ...
The town of Los Abrigos is in the south of Tenerife, belonging to the municipality of San Miguel. Although very small in its origin, it is one of the oldest fishing villages in the south, along with the towns of Las Galletas, El Médano and Los Cristianos.
Los Abrigos has always been known for its fishing, having a large fishing fleet (in relation to its population) of small and medium-sized boats, which religiously go out to earn their daily wages.
As a consequence of this, restaurants were emerging throughout the entire fishing port. It has always been a regular destination for the inhabitants of the south of the island. Going to eat in Los Abrigos means that we are going to taste the freshest seafood and fish typical of the area. Depending on the time we will find some species or others, but the unconditional ones will always be present such as the old ones, prawns, lobsters, limpets, squid and sea bream, to name a few.
The "section of restaurants" is short, about 200 meters, so it is best not to enter the car even if you want (in the past it was possible, but nowadays I don't even try), leaving it on the main road of the town.
Sightseeing
EL MEDANO
&
LA TEJITA BEACHES
At 20 minutes driving distance
from Golf del Sur.
La Tejita is a beach classified as a protected area by the Spanish Ministry for the Environment.
Very long sandy beach (more than 1,200 meters), with a limited naturist area in the extreme north. Nearby is the El Pirata Beach Bar, one of the most unique on the island.
It is popular among windsurfers and hosted the 2015 world championship.
La Montaña Roja of El Médano is a landmark of a 171 high volcanic ‘red mountain’ and protected natural reserve, where you can climb, hike and cycle. The area around the ‘mountain’ is the playground for the water lusted adventure seekers.
El Médano is the kitesurf and windsurf spot in Tenerife. Thanks to the volcanic landscape, North East winds accelerate, and have made El Medano a popular spot for windsurfing and kite surfing .
Playa del Médano
Av. José Miguel Galván BelloEL MEDANO
&
LA TEJITA BEACHES
At 20 minutes driving distance
from Golf del Sur.
La Tejita is a beach classified as a protected area by the Spanish Ministry for the Environment.
Very long sandy beach (more than 1,200 meters), with a limited naturist area in the extreme north. Nearby is the El Pirata Beach Bar, one of the most unique on the island.
It is popular among windsurfers and hosted the 2015 world championship.
La Montaña Roja of El Médano is a landmark of a 171 high volcanic ‘red mountain’ and protected natural reserve, where you can climb, hike and cycle. The area around the ‘mountain’ is the playground for the water lusted adventure seekers.
El Médano is the kitesurf and windsurf spot in Tenerife. Thanks to the volcanic landscape, North East winds accelerate, and have made El Medano a popular spot for windsurfing and kite surfing .
"CHIRINGUITO EL PIRATA" in La Tejita Beach.
The Chiringuito Pirata , at the end of La Tejita beach , is an emblem of the entire island of Tenerife. It is located in a privileged place facing the sea and has a very varied offer on the menu. Perfect if you want to go out to eat or if you just want to have a few beers and some tapas enjoying spectacular views of La Tejita and the Red Mountain.
A wooden beach bar where a black flag waves with two white skulls.
There are large tables and space to eat in the shade on a large terrace , as well as small tables with a couple of chairs if you want to have a quiet drink.
Take a good bath on the beach of La Tejita and relax with a drink at the Chiringuito Pirata enjoying the sun. Don't forget to add cream!
If you like crafts, you can find some hippie stalls with earrings, necklaces, bracelets and lots of handmade objects in the purest medanero style .
Did you know that the Chiringuito Pirata is famous worldwide? The reason: his mythical phrases on the board that change every week. Although there is a phrase that always remains: Good Roll .
Cristo Manuel Sánchez is the owner of the Chiringuito Pirata, which started operating in 2012. Cristo tells how they started putting the cover of the day on the board with a phrase that the waiters or a customer liked. The phrases have always been so original that they were reaching fame to the point of going viral on social networks, and now it is people from all over the world who propose the phrases on the board of the Chiringuito Pirata, including famous people.
But not only is the Chiringuito Pirata famous for the phrases on its board , but the atmosphere it creates, its good food and its barraquito (famous Canarian café) have made of it, what it is today.
Schedule
The beach bar is open every day from 9.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. except Mondays and Sundays, which is closed .
The Chiringuito Pirata (La Tejita) is open throughout the day continuously from when it opens until it closes. A perfect place to go to breakfast, lunch, coffee or watch the best sunset with a cold beer in hand at any time.
How to get
You can get to the Chiringuito Pirata by walking along the Tejita beach or by car.
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La Tejita
"CHIRINGUITO EL PIRATA" in La Tejita Beach.
The Chiringuito Pirata , at the end of La Tejita beach , is an emblem of the entire island of Tenerife. It is located in a privileged place facing the sea and has a very varied offer on the menu. Perfect if you want to go out to eat or if you just want to have a few beers and some tapas enjoying spectacular views of La Tejita and the Red Mountain.
A wooden beach bar where a black flag waves with two white skulls.
There are large tables and space to eat in the shade on a large terrace , as well as small tables with a couple of chairs if you want to have a quiet drink.
Take a good bath on the beach of La Tejita and relax with a drink at the Chiringuito Pirata enjoying the sun. Don't forget to add cream!
If you like crafts, you can find some hippie stalls with earrings, necklaces, bracelets and lots of handmade objects in the purest medanero style .
Did you know that the Chiringuito Pirata is famous worldwide? The reason: his mythical phrases on the board that change every week. Although there is a phrase that always remains: Good Roll .
Cristo Manuel Sánchez is the owner of the Chiringuito Pirata, which started operating in 2012. Cristo tells how they started putting the cover of the day on the board with a phrase that the waiters or a customer liked. The phrases have always been so original that they were reaching fame to the point of going viral on social networks, and now it is people from all over the world who propose the phrases on the board of the Chiringuito Pirata, including famous people.
But not only is the Chiringuito Pirata famous for the phrases on its board , but the atmosphere it creates, its good food and its barraquito (famous Canarian café) have made of it, what it is today.
Schedule
The beach bar is open every day from 9.30 a.m. to 9.30 p.m. except Mondays and Sundays, which is closed .
The Chiringuito Pirata (La Tejita) is open throughout the day continuously from when it opens until it closes. A perfect place to go to breakfast, lunch, coffee or watch the best sunset with a cold beer in hand at any time.
How to get
You can get to the Chiringuito Pirata by walking along the Tejita beach or by car.
NATURAL POOLS..........
Picture a unique scene where the capricious twisting tongues of lava have created small pools for you to lose yourself in and feel at one with nature. You look around you and marvel at the mountains reaching up to touch the sky, while waves break against the walls of the natural swimming pool you are calmly floating in.Picture the crystal clear salty water, its refreshing effect as you jump in, its healing power and the magnificent sunsets you can witness from there while you chat, read or simply lie back and relax.
Fancy a dip?
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Piscinas Naturales Los Abrigos
s/n Av. los AbrigosNATURAL POOLS..........
Picture a unique scene where the capricious twisting tongues of lava have created small pools for you to lose yourself in and feel at one with nature. You look around you and marvel at the mountains reaching up to touch the sky, while waves break against the walls of the natural swimming pool you are calmly floating in.Picture the crystal clear salty water, its refreshing effect as you jump in, its healing power and the magnificent sunsets you can witness from there while you chat, read or simply lie back and relax.
Fancy a dip?
SHOW & DINNER
Castillo San Miguel
Explore the Medieval Castle and enter the magical world of the Knights of the Round Table. Enjoy the medieval feast by witnessing the Knights tournaments. Shout, boo and cheer on the knight who represents you and who will win or die in your honor.
As soon as you enter the castle you will realize that you are in an authentic medieval world. Count Don Rodrigo and his daughter the young Countess will greet you and welcome you to their castle, whose entrance is decorated with armor, swords, chests and writings of the time.
The friendly subjects of Count Don Rodrigo will accompany you to the Tournament Hall, where a show of fair fights, tournaments and medieval games will take place in the presence of the Counts.
During the Tournament the banquet will be served (see menu). From their seats, the Count's guests will watch the entire tournament, given that the visibility is optimal from the stands.
"It is part of the table of the knights of the round table"
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San Miguel kastali
s/n Av. Edelmira Alfonso AlfonsoCastillo San Miguel
Explore the Medieval Castle and enter the magical world of the Knights of the Round Table. Enjoy the medieval feast by witnessing the Knights tournaments. Shout, boo and cheer on the knight who represents you and who will win or die in your honor.
As soon as you enter the castle you will realize that you are in an authentic medieval world. Count Don Rodrigo and his daughter the young Countess will greet you and welcome you to their castle, whose entrance is decorated with armor, swords, chests and writings of the time.
The friendly subjects of Count Don Rodrigo will accompany you to the Tournament Hall, where a show of fair fights, tournaments and medieval games will take place in the presence of the Counts.
During the Tournament the banquet will be served (see menu). From their seats, the Count's guests will watch the entire tournament, given that the visibility is optimal from the stands.
"It is part of the table of the knights of the round table"