Club El Marqués

The resort and its setting

Club El Marqués is an independent timeshare resort affiliated with RCI, located in Santiago del Teide — a part of Tenerife that still feels like the "real" Canary Islands rather than a resort strip. The area is known for its black volcanic landscapes, terraced vineyards and proximity to Teide National Park, so the resort trades on quiet, scenery and access rather than nightlife. Units are set up for families and groups wanting a comfortable self-catering base, with resort amenities suited to relaxing by the pool one day and heading out to explore the next.

The area and things to do

Santiago del Teide is a good jumping-off point for Tenerife's more dramatic side. Teide National Park, home to Spain's highest peak and some genuinely striking volcanic terrain, is within easy reach for hiking or simply driving the viewpoints. The nearby coast has beaches and spots for water sports, and the surrounding countryside is dotted with traditional Canarian villages worth a wander for lunch or a look at local life away from the bigger resort towns. It's a destination that rewards people happy to rent a car and get out, rather than stay poolside the whole trip.

Selling or renting a week here

Because Club El Marqués is independently run, a resale here typically goes through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a big-brand resale desk — so before agreeing a price with a buyer, it's worth asking the resort directly for two things: the current transfer fee for changing the title into the new owner's name, and the current annual maintenance fee, since neither figure is published externally by the resort. RCI affiliation is a genuine selling point if it's active on your specific week, as it gives a buyer exchange flexibility into RCI's network — confirm this is still current before listing, as affiliation can sometimes lapse on resale units.

On BidMyTimeshare.com, listing is straightforward: you set your own asking price, there's a one-time listing fee to publish, and we charge 0% commission on the sale itself — unlike agencies that take a cut of the final price. Buyers contact you directly through the platform to ask questions, negotiate, and arrange the transfer paperwork with the resort. If you'd rather rent out your week for a season instead of selling outright, the same listing approach applies: describe the week, set your rental price, and handle enquiries through the platform.

Practical notes for buyers and renters

Buyers should go into a resale purchase expecting to arrange their own transfer fee and annual maintenance payments with the resort or its association, and should ask upfront what these cost before finalising anything — resale prices on the open market are typically lower than buying direct from a developer, but ongoing fees still apply every year. Renters, meanwhile, are mainly interested in which week or season is on offer, unit size, and whether RCI exchange is relevant to them (it generally isn't, for a straightforward rental). Since Santiago del Teide is quieter than Tenerife's main resort belt, a car is genuinely useful for both renters and buyers wanting to make the most of the area.

Weather and timing

Tenerife's climate means there's no sharply defined "bad season," but October through May tends to bring warmer days and less rain, making it the more comfortable stretch for hiking and sightseeing around Teide. December to February is the busiest winter window, so anyone wanting specific dates — whether buying, renting, or exchanging in through RCI — should plan and book ahead rather than leaving it last minute.