Ecohotel El Agua: A Unique Holistic Health Place in South Tenerife
Most people think of Tenerife as the island of sun-drenched resorts and crowded beaches, but there are pockets that feel completely different — wild, grounded, raw. That’s where Ecohotel El Agua comes in. It doesn’t scream for attention; instead, it quietly shifts your state of mind. Set in a subtropical valley near Arico on the island’s south-eastern coast, it’s a place that draws you in with its honesty. The Canarian sun falls differently here, casting long shadows over fields of lavender and olive trees, bouncing off the landscape and framing the days with light that feels cinematic.
Founder Anthony didn’t just build a hotel, he carved out a space for reconnection. These are not marketing clichés dressed as wellness. This is something deeper, with a magnetic energy that pulls you away from performance and into presence. Anthony knows wellness deeply; his knowledge is almost mesmerising. His mind is constantly working toward improvement, self-taught so that he can share that wisdom with his guests. It is meaningful, and truly touching.
Living Inside the Landscape: The Villas
Ecohotel El Agua is home to two villas — Olivo and Mimosa — each offering a different experience, while sharing the same quiet, intentional design.
Villa Olivo is the more secluded of the two. Tucked away in what feels like a private corner of the property, it’s perfect for solo stays or couples looking for privacy. It features one bedroom, an open-plan layout, and its own fully equipped kitchen. Built using natural materials and with large openings to the landscape, it offers a strong sense of stillness. The private pool and terrace make it easy to disconnect and settle into a slower rhythm.
Villa Mimosa is larger, designed for two guests or a small group. It has two separate bedrooms and maintains the same single-storey, open-plan structure. While not as tucked away as Olivo, it still feels quiet and spacious, with natural tones, raw textures, and full-height windows that frame the volcanic landscape outside.
Both villas include a private pool, a generous outdoor area, and interiors that focus on simplicity and flow rather than decoration. There’s no excessive technology or over-designed features — just well-considered spaces that allow you to rest, breathe, and live at a different pace.
Wellness on Every Level: Food, Treatments, and Mindset
Wellness here is present in every detail, it’s not a package, it’s a perspective. Start with the food: hyper-local, seasonal, thoughtful. Every dish feels like it was built for a purpose, not just for flavour, but to nourish you at the right time of day, for your energy, your clarity, your gut. Vegetables that taste like they came out of the earth that morning, freshly caught fish and ingredients that haven’t been over-handled or overdone. The food feels alive and real.
The same intention runs through every treatment. This is where Ecohotel El Agua truly sets itself apart. Watsu, a form of aquatic bodywork, takes place in warm water where you float, fully supported, in a space that blurs the line between weightlessness and deep connection. It isn’t just relaxing, it’s transformative. Paired with hydrotherapy, ice baths, breathwork, and Ayurvedic rituals, the experience moves you on a physical and emotional level. Even the option of epigenetic testing brings a rare precision, helping uncover what your body actually needs. Every element is grounded in nature — native plants, essential oils, mineral-rich water, and practitioners who are fully present. This is not about aesthetics or trends. It’s about slowing down, releasing, and letting yourself feel different afterwards.
