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Tenerife holiday review for culture or romantic nightlife in the north.A Tenerife holiday review on Abaco was not planned. Whenever I went there it was 'out of the blue'. The best of holidays are like that. My first encounter with Abaco in Puerto de la Cruz (directions are below) was a romantic evening in 2003 where a friend said he wanted to show me his special club to round off an evening. He took me to a villa then called Finca (farm) Abaco which had once been the private country seat of a governor from la Orotava. At Durazno banana planting was to be tried by the governor after giving up on Orotava sugar cane plantations. His success is still to be seen by some subtropical banana fields around Abaco up to today.
In those days of the XVIIIth century home socializing was an important means to entertain in all respects.
My first Abaco Tenerife holiday review brings to mind many antique furnishings and carpets from all over Europe which fill up Villa Frinca Museum Abaco to the brim while the general theme is that of exquisite rustic decor like dried flowers, copper or brass utensils, religious statues, wooden kitchen and farm gadgets and precious paintings. Illumination at night was dimmed in the main salon upstairs. Here, an Afro American played nostalgic tunes on a grand piano on that Saturday or Sunday night. Everything about the place was very romantic including the large lit patio (indoor yard) with fountain and gardens within. My 2nd Tenerife holiday review of Abaco is about a day when we had arrived late. Again, our outing was not planned. Canary folk dance Tenderete and singing was presented by lunch time in winter for enjoyment of locals and tourists alike. There is no equally intriguing club like elegant Abaco for going out in Tenerife North at night although, some insiders love Azucar a Cuban Club with occasional live music in Calle Iriarte near Calle San Juan in Puerto Cruz which is totally different, much cheaper and of another class. Drinks at Abaco are served in very large glasses. They are expensive (EU 17)because, something good cannot all be taken for granted.
A young Spanish lady from Madrid called Amparo played the piano. The professional skill of the two Slavic singers (from Prag?) whose names I don't recollect was amazing. They performed in French, Italian, German, Spanish as well as in Slavic languages. The approximately 30 guests were all seated in groups along the walls of the salon. They were mainly Spanish and German guests. My Tenerife holiday review must note the overwhelming applause after the concert. More such Sunday sessions of concerts are on the Abaco agenda to continue into the new year. This particular Abaco event started after 9.30 p.m. whereby the schedule is not to be taken too literally. We had missed a classical music session which proceeded on the same night. Entrance per person was EU 17. Drinks were not included. By the way, many types of events may be arranged for you at Abaco which is known for wedding catering as well. Accommodation, however, is not part of its services. To find out about going out in Tenerife at another, even larger country estate with historical flair for weddings please, go from the Tenerife holiday review to Monasterio where occasional Tenderete folklore concerts are held.
From the modern mall la Cupola Center in la Paz which is opposite Jardim Botanico (Botanic Garden) it's not more than a 10 or 15 minutes walk to get to Abaco. One passes the center walking straight up and turning into the first street on the right which goes uphill.La Cupola has ample parking in front but, it's more convenient to leave a car or get dropped off by a cab right by the doors of Abaco country estate. Urbanización (suburb).El Durazno
Please, better phone first... I once took friends there around lunch time and everything was closed. Villa/Finca/Museum,Club Abaco is one of many examples of what may be done by Fincas in Tenerife as investments. Villa Abaco is yet another reason why living in Tenerife may be pleasant for everybody and, if only for special occasions. Live music band Tenerife South for different kinds of music. Tenerife holiday review of more Finca (Farm) entertainment:One Finca farmstead country estate with very significant historical importance is Casa del Patio which is a museum in the making. Folk dances are expected to be part of the scene. More Tenerife places for going out with entertainment:Casa del Vino or La Bandera is a Finca (Farm) Museum of wine which is for entertainment in El Sauzal.
Tenerife entertainment in general where you find superb Disco Restaurant Amerinca with live South American music for dance on Freyday and Saturday nights. Entertainment Loro Park with animals.
Entertainment on the open Sea. Tenerife , though, has much to offer for everybody and, for all budgets.
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My 3rd visit to Abaco was an other unplanned holiday experience end of December 2007. The Trio Bohemia was giving a concert on a Sunday night singing opera arias which is otherwise done at 
