El Marqués

The Resort & Its Setting

El Marqués is a timeshare property in Santiago del Teide, a municipality on Tenerife's northwestern side known for its elevation, volcanic terrain and quieter pace compared with the island's southern coast. As an independently run resort with an RCI affiliation, El Marqués gives owners the option to use their week on-site or exchange it through RCI's network for stays at other affiliated resorts. The mountain location means a different climate and outlook to typical Canary Islands timeshares — cooler evenings, clearer skies, and landscape views rather than beachfront ones.

Santiago del Teide and the Northwest of Tenerife

This part of the island is less built-up than the southern resort belt, and that's part of its appeal. Within easy reach of El Marqués are some of Tenerife's best-known natural sights: the volcanic terrain of Teide National Park, the historic wine town of Icod de los Vinos, the coastal village of Garachico with its volcanic rock pools, the dramatic Los Gigantes cliffs, and the remote hiking village of Masca in the Teno Mountains. A hire car makes the most sense here, since public transport to these spots is limited and the roads are winding mountain routes rather than coastal highways.

Selling or Renting a Week Here

Owners looking to sell or rent out their El Marqués week can list it directly on BidMyTimeshare.com as a private, owner-to-owner resale or rental. You set your own asking price, buyers and renters contact you through the platform, and there's no commission on the sale — just a one-time listing fee to get your week in front of interested buyers.

Because El Marqués is independently managed, resale transfers go through the resort's own owners' association or management company rather than a large branded network. Before agreeing a price with a buyer, ask the resort for the current transfer fee and the latest annual maintenance fee, since these affect what a buyer will actually pay to take over the week. If El Marqués or its association holds a right of first refusal on resales, confirm this too, as it can affect how quickly a private sale can close. A resale buyer should expect to receive the usage rights and RCI exchange eligibility tied to the week, but not any original purchase perks or developer-specific benefits that may have applied only to the first owner.

Renters, meanwhile, are typically drawn to this resort for its access to Teide and the northwest coast rather than for on-site beach amenities, so it helps to be upfront in your listing about the inland, mountain setting.

Practical Notes for Buyers and Renters

Santiago del Teide sits inland, so allow plenty of travel time to reach the coast — the roads are scenic but slow going. Pack layers, as temperatures here are noticeably cooler than in the southern resorts. April–May and September–October tend to offer the most comfortable weather with fewer crowds, and it's worth booking tickets for Teide National Park ahead of your visit. Anyone planning to use their week through RCI exchange should confirm current exchange procedures and deadlines directly with RCI.