Menceyato of Abona

Tenerife prior to the Castilian conquest.

Abona was one of nine menceyatos guanches (native kingdoms) that was divided the island of Tenerife after the death of mencey Tinerfe, in the days before the conquest of the islands by the Crown of Castile.

Occupied by the extension of existing municipalities Fasnia, Arico, Granadilla de Abona, San Miguel de Abona and Arona, menceys were Atguaxoña and Adxoña (or Adjona).

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