Hotel Jardin Tecina

This charming hotel is surrounded by spectacular natural landscapes and has magnificent views towards Tenerife and its imposing volcano Mount Teide. Its ideal for a romantic break, a peaceful family holiday or an activity-based trip. Explore 17-acre tropical gardens home to over 50 species of plants and flowers, take a dip in one of the pools, unwind at the open-air adults-only spa, head to the 18-hole Tecina Golf Course and choose from a fantastic programme of activities which can include exercise classes, tennis, squash, mini golf and pool games. The island is a natural playground for sports lovers and there are a number of hiking and biking trails on the island. You can also arrange diving, sailing and whale watching.

Take a lift down inside the cliff to the exclusive Club Laurel beach club, set at sea level. There are five restaurants, including El Laurel Restaurant which serves a 100% organic set menu from Eco Finca the hotel’s fruit and vegetable garden at Club Laurel and the Italian La Trattoria. Theres also a saltwater pool and bathing area, facilities including mini golf and a beach volleyball court, and a chill-out zone with Balinese beds (extra charge). Enjoy buffets at the refurbished Restaurante Principal, local cuisine for dinner at Gara Restaurant, and Mediterranean lunches by the pool. For a romantic evening, book a candlelit meal in the Cave for 2 at Club Laurel, with its own bed and dining table plus stunning sea and mountain views. For complete privacy, your pre-ordered dinner is even delivered by zip-line.

The rooms are in two-storey blocks and have free Wi-Fi and a balcony or terrace. Upgrade from a Standard Garden View Room to a Comfort Side Sea View Room for partial sea views or a Superior Sea View Room to enjoy full ocean views. Duplex Suites are in an adults-only area of the hotel, with panoramic views over the gardens, golf course and Atlantic Ocean, as well as access to a private swimming pool with Balinese beds. These three-storey suites are linked by stairs and have a bedroom, bathroom and terrace on the ground floor; a living room and toilet with shower on the first floor (can be converted into a second room with balcony); and a private sun terrace.