The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama
On a 160-hectare estate above the Atlantic, The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama combines Moorish-inspired architecture, 459 rooms and penthouses, Michelin-starred dining and one of the Canary Islands’ deepest resort programs.
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama occupies a vast subtropical estate on Tenerife’s southwest coast, framed by the Atlantic and the volcanic landscape of Mount Teide. Its pink Moorish-inspired architecture rises dramatically above gardens and a sheltered beach.
The resort now offers 459 rooms, suites and penthouses divided between the lively Citadel, the more private Retreat and residential-style penthouse accommodations. Recent interiors use natural materials and colors drawn from the island’s volcanic soil, vegetation and sea.
Wellness centers on a roughly 2,500-square-meter spa and fitness complex, while multiple pools, golf and dedicated facilities at Abama Beach create a true multi-day resort environment. Families also have Ritz Kids programming and expanding water-play facilities.
Dining is one of the resort’s biggest draws. M.B. holds two Michelin stars under the culinary direction associated with Martín Berasategui, while a wider collection ranges from farm-to-table cooking to relaxed beach meals.
The Ritz-Carlton Tenerife, Abama is best for travelers who want a complete European sun resort with serious food credentials. Its estate scale, subtropical gardens and volcanic setting make it feel much more ambitious than a standard island beach hotel.