Granadilla de Abona

Granadilla de Abona is a town of 5,600 inhabitants (2014) in southern Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands.

Understand
Granadilla de Abona is a town in a municipality with the same name, which also includes neighbouring towns San Isidro and El Médano (The Sand Dune). The municipality had a population of about 50,000 in 2019.

History
The towns name dates back to Guanche eras, with Abona referring to a Guanche menceyato or kingdom that existed here before the island was conquered by the Spanish in the late 15th century. Abona was founded in 1445 and ruled by Atguaxoña, son of Axerax, whose son survived the conquest of Tenerife and was renamed Alonso Gonzalez after being baptized. Its territory stretched from Costa Adeje to the neighbouring kingdom of Güímar. The Spanish toponym Granadilla was only introduced in the 16th century.

Historical records indicate that there already was a church in town in 1575. A Franciscan convent was founded in 1665.

Get in
The airport of Tenerife Reine Sophia (Tenerife Sur) is 10 km south of the town, and on the administrative territory of the Granadilla de Abona municipality.

Eat
It can be challenging to find an open restaurant around midday at the weekend, as many only open in the late afternoon or evening. Check restaurant opening hours in advance to avoid disappointments.