Well, I am feeling alot better now. I have been to Tenerife with Shane and now need some inspiration...
Well, I am feeling alot better now. I have been to Tenerife with Shane and now need some inspiration to write again. Any suggestions?
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As an owner at El Marques Tenerife I am very impressed with the quality and service this timeshare site has to offer. I would not have spent my hard-earned cash otherwise, investing in a freehold one bedroom apartment!
This resort of El Marques can be found on the south-west coastline of Tenerife, up the hill from the towns of Los Gigantes and Puerto Santiago. This area is known thoughout Tenerife as having the most amount of sun in the island. (Another reason for choosing this resort). It takes about ten to fifteen minutes to walk to either town centre and a little longer to walk back up the hill. My advice would be to take a taxi for around two and half euros back, particularly if you are tired, or if you just wait a rest.
Depending on the day you arrive to El Marques, there is a welcome meeting where sangria is served freely and everyone is invited by invitation. You are introduced to the Manager, Anna and her team of workers. The timeshare element is mentioned in passing, but El Marques is fully sold and you are requested to contact Maddy, in the sales team, if you want to know about any resales. There is
no pressure to buy or look at apartments like you get at other timeshare resorts. The philosophy of the site is when you are on holiday all you want to do is relax. This is one that I wholeheartedly agree with too.
At the welcome meeting you are introduced to a team that explains some of the trips they have to offer and they give a discount for bookings made there and then. I have been on the trip to La Gomera and have not been disappointed. You are also introduced to a complimentary health specialist. She will arrange a consultation in your apartment. This costs around thirty euros for an hour and a half of her time.
El Marques has a unique allure and familiarity of a traditional Spanish village with the white walls and red tiled roofs units that are set in a terrace formation down the hillside. It is a complex which was built in two phases at the end of the 1980’s early 1990’s. It consists of one bed, two bed apartments, two-bed duplex and three bedroom villas. Something to suit everyone, I think.
All the apartments are well furnished, being newly decorated in the last twelve months. There is a well-equipped kitchen, containing both an oven and microwave, fridge-freezer and washing machine. There is also a breakfast bar, dinning area and lounge with satellite television, separated bedroom/s and bathroom/s. (Most of the two/three bedroom accommodation has and ensuit too). There is even a hair dryer, plus iron and ironing board, so you do not need to take one with you. There are however no telephones in the apartments as the owners felt they hindered relaxation. Anyway now a day most people who visit bring along their mobile phone. If however you do require a phone there are pay phones situated in the lobby. Maid service is three times a week and towels are provided including some excusively for pool/beach use. How many resorts do this? The view from the balcony is also stunning. The resort of El Marques overlooks the sea and the World Record holding cliffs of Los Gigantes.
The resort of El Marques offers an excellent tiled, heated swimming pool and children’s swimming pool that was refurbished about five years ago now. There is also a game's area and children’s playground. There is a bar offering a wide variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks as well as snack during the day. In the evening there is a restaurant, which offers an a la carte menu and on certain evening during the week there is a set menu followed by a live entertainment cabaret. The Grand Buffet night on a Wednesday evening is excellent value for money, being all you can eat. The shear volume of food available stumps even Shane! (If you are a veggie it is worth making the effort to speak to the chief, as Tenerife is famous for its meat dishes).
The reception is not open twenty-four hours a day at this resort, but the night security guards or bar staff are willing to help with any queries you might have, including recommending a local medical centre. The reception staff are also multi-lingual, speaking: English, French, German, Italian and of course Spanish. (I may have forgotten a language or two, sorry).
Near to El Marques you can find, two very pleasant black sand beaches (that do get crowded particularly during Spanish bank holidays). Scuba diving (here is where Shane learnt) and water skiing are also available in the harbor at Los Gigantes, long with fishing and sailing. Numerous shops are situated around the outside of the complex and during the welcome meeting the best supermarket is highlighted, for value for money and choice of products. There is a sports club next to the resort offering tennis, squash, gym equipment, health and beauty parlor along with a sauna. For the golf minded visitor, you will need transport as the nearest course is about 26km away. The theatre is in Playa de las Americas, around 27km, along with the casino.
I really like this site but let me give you one word of warning it is not suitable for those with walking difficulties due to the number of steps. Ramps have been added for wheelchair use, but be warned they are steep. If like me, you are disabled but want to stay here, try and book a one-bedroom apartment (Friday exchanges only) as they have access to a lift, not available to the other apartments.
**RESORT ADDRESS** Calle las Rosas Puerto de Santiago
**RESORT PHONE NUMBER** 00 34 922-860918
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Yes I've been there too. I bought my timeshare from Wimpen at Sueno -Azul there. The place is definately more upmarket from other resorts in Tenerife. The views are wonderful if you like cliffs, Lots of them. The service is good the weather is good. The only 2 downsides, both mentioned by Shane. The hills. If you stay on the complex no problem., but a trip to the town is quite tough with the hills. The other downside is the distance from the airport. (Of course the views compensate! but with nippers in the taxi they just want to get on with the holiday). Shane a very fair review.
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