Deep inside a huge 18 hectare working banana plantation is this astounding place. Originally built to house their workers, the wealthy plantation owners had the vision to see what a paradise it could be to visitors from more northern climes. Twelve of the bungalows are close to the idyllic pool which is kept at a careful 24 degrees Celsius all year round. They have either one or two bedrooms all with en-suite luxury bathrooms, front verandah and private roof terrace. The kitchen bays off the spacious sitting dining rooms are well equipped and have a clothes drying area outside. The two ‘superior’ two bedroom houses are a short walk away in their own garden area and are furnished with valuable antique furniture that has been in the family for generations. There is now a newly refurbished 3 bedroom house also with its own outdoor space. You have the run of the plantation during your stay with its 5 km of avenues between the plants.

Once a week the ripening bananas are harvested and prepared for export to the mainland. Usually a member of the owning family will supervise this and will explain the procedure to guests. On the far side of the pool is a jacuzzi, communal verandah and lounge area where you can watch a video about Punta del Lomo. You can hire bicycles to ride around the plantation and play boules and ‘padel’, a popular tennis-like game, use the outdoor gym and have a barbecue - all on the premises. If you can bear to tear yourself away from this paradise you will find restaurants and shops in the adjacent village of Guargacho or at Las Galletas 2km away.

For good beaches we recommend either Playa del Médano or Los Cristianos both no more than 15 minutes away by car. Although only 2km from the motorway, at Punta del Lomo it is totally quiet under the protection of the bananas and it is quick to reach the main arteries of the island or to take advantage of the water sports and golf courses nearby. Tenerife South airport is just 10 minutes drive away although we have not noticed aircraft noise here because take-off is in the other direction over the sea. We advise early booking for these houses as they are in great demand and get booked up well in advance.