Poris De Abona: Beach, Nature and Maritime History

Poris De Abona offers several distinct points of interest for planning a trip: Playa Grande beside El Porís, the surfing area at Playa del Porís, the landscape of Tabaibal del Porís and the maritime history of Puerto de Abona. This makes it possible to view the area from more than one perspective. Depending on the purpose of your trip, coastal activities, nature, local history or a specific event date may take center stage. If you are looking for a hotel, these distinctions can help you first decide what kind of trip you want.

Coast, Beach and Swimming

Playa Grande is beside the town of El Porís. Surfing takes place regularly in a beach area at Playa del Porís. The traditional Travesía a nado El Porís–La Punta swimming crossing is a separate event: it returned in a new edition as part of the 2024 Blue-Arico program. Its route covers 1,350 meters from the old landing stage at El Porís to Playa Grande in La Punta. The distance may vary if the course changes. If you plan to take part, check the current event dates and route; if surfing, check the local conditions and safety information.

Landscape and Biodiversity

Tabaibal del Porís is an area of scientific interest whose landscape is shaped by malpaís lava terrain. Protected species, including aulagas and corazoncillos, occur there in a habitat typical of the Canary Islands. These features bring vegetation, species and landforms to the fore as a natural-history perspective. The designation is permanent; access conditions may change. Check current access information before visiting.

Maritime History and Cuisine

The cove, also known as Puerto de Abona, in El Porís served as an embarkation point for exports to other islands and the Iberian Peninsula. The port function of Puerto de Abona grew until well into the 20th century. The area's maritime past is therefore shaped by a specific role: handling exports transported by sea.

Restaurants along the coast of El Porís also specialize in fresh seafood. If you plan to dine at a particular restaurant, check its current availability.

Cultural Program and Trip Planning

The 2026 edition of the Feria del Libro in Porís de Abona was planned to include bookstores and publishers, author signing sessions, craft stalls, workshops for children and adults, and storytelling events. If a cultural event is important to your trip, check the dates of the specific event in advance before planning your accommodation around it.

Use the area's features as a starting point when choosing your destination; then check the specific details of an individual hotel against your own requirements.

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For the broader travel overview: Villa De Arico.