10 of the best secret retreats in the Canary Islands
Finca Malvasia, Lanzarote
Palm trees rustle in the breeze, charred volcanic vineyards stretch to steep hills on the horizon and the aquamarine pool blazes against whitewashed architecture. the lime of this super sleek bolthole, tucked away in the La Geria wine region. There are five rooms and suites, plus a three-bedroom villa, all self-contained, with a handful of good restaurants nearby. Massages, yoga, and treatments are available in the circular volcanic treatment room while cribs, high chairs, toys, and beach gear are all available for kids. Doubles from £102 room only, fincamalvasia.com
El Patio, Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Discover a very different side of Tenerife by staying at this elegantly transformed rural estate, buried in a 60-hectare banana plantation on the northwest coast, bordered by blue from the Atlantic Ocean. Rooms are simple but comfortable, with a stylish reading room and bar for cooler days or when you want to escape the sun. There is a large swimming pool and plenty of sun loungers. quiet corners for lounging with a book. It is an ideal base for hikers, with a range of trails nearby. El Patio will be happy to organize wine tasting excursions and visits to local producers. Double from £71 B&B, hotelpatio.com
Hotel San Telmo, Santa Cruz de La Palma
Palm trees rustle in the breeze, charred volcanic vineyards stretch to steep hills on the horizon and the aquamarine pool blazes against whitewashed architecture. the lime of this super sleek bolthole, tucked away in the La Geria wine region. There are five rooms and suites, plus a three-bedroom villa, all self-contained, with a handful of good restaurants nearby. Massages, yoga, and treatments are available in the circular volcanic treatment room while cribs, high chairs, toys, and beach gear are all available for kids. Doubles from £102 room only, fincamalvasia.com
El Patio, Santa Cruz de TenerifeDiscover a very different side of Tenerife by staying at this elegantly transformed rural estate, buried in a 60-hectare banana plantation on the northwest coast, bordered by blue from the Atlantic Ocean. Rooms are simple but comfortable, with a stylish reading room and bar for cooler days or when you want to escape the sun. There is a large swimming pool and plenty of sun loungers. quiet corners for lounging with a book. It is an ideal base for hikers, with a range of trails nearby. El Patio will be happy to organize wine tasting excursions and visits to local producers. Double from £71 B&B, hotelpatio.com
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