Granadilla de Abona Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
municipality of Spain
About Granadilla de Abona
Granadilla de Abona is a town in a municipality with the same name, which also includes neighbouring townsSan IsidroandEl Médano(The Sand Dune). The municipality had a population of about 50,000 in 2019. The towns name dates back to Guanche eras, withAbonareferring to a Guanchemenceyatoor kingdom that existed here before the island was conquered by theSpanishin 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 fromCosta Adejeto the neighbouring kingdom ofGüímar. The Spanish toponymGranadillawas only introduced in the 16th century. Historical records indicate that there already was a church in town in 1575. A Franciscan convent was f
Top Attractions in Granadilla de Abona
Explore the best things to see and do in Granadilla de Abona:
- ★History museum of Granadilla de Abona
- ★Paisaje Lunar
- ★San Antonio de Padua church
Where to Eat in Granadilla de Abona
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Arepera ´82
- 🍴Tasca Tierras del Sur
Granadilla de Abona Travel Guide Sections
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