The popularity of Palm Mar has been recognised by the government owned public bus company TITSA. They have introduced a circular bus route that connects this sedate coastal village with its charming neighbours Las Galletas, Guargacho and Parque de la Reina.

This ties in with the continued gentle and measured growth of services for residents and visitors. There are eight services a day starting at 6.10am for early birds and running until 4.40pm. The new service is being closely monitored by the bus company with a view to expansion once it has proved its worth.

The new roundabout and access roads from the main TF1 motorway are now well established and resulting in the free flow of the traffic down to the Palm Mar turn, but don’t worry, the natural barriers of Montaña Guaza and the Malpais de la Rasca nature reserve will always ensure that Palm Mar remains a partly hidden jewel on the Arona coast

Anytime of year Tenerife offers a warm welcome and a wide choice of experiences, but summer really brings out the best as fiestas and concerts take centre stage. Of course while it’s great to dip into the vibrant colour and music, it’s nice to have a relaxing sedate home like Palm Mar to come back to.

This summer as well as the local village and town fiestas, there are some bug international acts all within easy reach of the southern oasis of Palm Mar. Alicia Keys attracted around 10,000 fans to the Santa Cruz dockside for her 6th June concert, even that was barely an hour away.

On 20 July Simply Red bing their Farewell Tour to Golf Costa Adeje, a mere 20 minutes from Palm Mar, this is sure to be a popular event. Los Cristianos and Las Americas will be offering up the usual summer food and craft fairs and Las Galletas just 5 minutes from Palm Mar is always bustling with street fairs.

Tenerife is still a top choice as a place to visit and especially to live. The cooling Atlantic lapping at the shore and the consistent sunny warm days are there all year round, what could be better.

Saturday 5 th  June was World Environment Day and the place to be in Arona, South Tenerife was Palm Mar. With Montaña Guaza as one of the islands most popular walks and the Maplaia de la Rasca nature reserve enjoying the hot summer weather, Palm Mar nestling in the middle was the ideal starting point for a special nature walk.

Malpais de la Rasca has always held a special place in the hearts of locals but now there is a call to extend the protected area to conserve the many plants and animals unique to this area. Arona council has applied to the Canary Islands government to spread their protective net to include more of the volcanic outcrops and old grazing areas. The two lighthouses have received quite a bit of attention lately to protect their features from the elements that blow in from the Atlantic, and now the nearby rock pools and old farmers shelters can look forward to more protection.

This is of course good news for those enjoying the laid back life in Palm Mar, Montaña Guaza and Malpais de la Rasca will always be open for the public to walk and savour, but there can be no over development here to spoil this piece of paradise.

One of the main access problems on the roads to Palm Mar has been cured with the completion of the new road running down from the TF 1 motorway at Guaza. At the busiest parts of the day, the roundabout at the entrance would often suffer a tailback as traffic built up but the completed work has eased the congestion.

This means there are now seperate roads in and out of Guaza, running parallel and with plenty of room for cars and buses. There has never been a better time to visit Palm Mar and find out about the exciting rental opportunities in this restful corner of Tenerife South. It’s now easier to get to the South airport, barely 15 minutes away, or to reach the 2 golf courses at Amarilla Golf or Golf del Sur. If you want to pop up north to Santa Cruz on business or shopping, you will also appreciate the improved journey in and out of Palm Mar. 

They are already limbering up for one of the big events of the local calendar, the Las Galletas Half Marathon on Sunday 5 April, starting at 9am. Las Galletas, just a few miles along the coast from Palm Mar, is a charming traditional fishing village, and home to many cultural activities.

The evening before the race, they are staging the annual Arona Blues Festival in the Rambla area of the village. This year, starting from 7.30 pm, you can enjoy FREE music from Six Fired Guys, Dixieland Jazz Band, and D’Ebony, until late into the night.

Just as long as you are up bright and early for the Sunday morning half marathon to see 100′s of runners head out of Las Galletas, up to the Palm Mar roundabout, right to Guarachico, and back past Costa del Silencio, to a warm welcome in Las Galletas. 

If you want to take part, you have until April 2, and can join at the Los Cristianos sports hall in Avenida Chayofita or through the website , the cost is 10 euros. Either as a runner or a spectator, it is always a fun event to watch as it passes by Palm Mar. 

We have seen the envious eyes of visitors to Palm Mar, of course you would like to buy, but maybe your circumstances wont let you just yet. So here comes some really great news, you can now rent our luxury holiday apartments and villas, and have paradise when it suits you.

Both Playa de los Menceyes and Bahia de los Menceyes, are spacious and luxurious, and furnished to the highest standard. You wont have seen many holiday rentals with such high standards, but there is even better to come when you pop outside. The balconies and terraces look down the natural alcove of Palm Mar, and out to the Atlantic, with the bustling resort of Los Cristianos away to your right and the island of La Gomera in the distance.

When you go out for a stroll, you will soon notice the tranquillity, as you wend your way down to the recently added promenade, with its seats and rest points. The naturally rugged beach attracts a sprinkling of local swimmers, amateur fishing fans, and nature enthusiasts.

To see how easy it is to get the slice of paradise that you deserve, contact Christine on (0034) 922732173 or by email at sales@grupolosmenceyes.com See you soon.

You know you have been looking for a good excuse to go and explore Palm Mar, after all the good things you have heard about it. So how about a good look around the luxury developments, the fabulous sea view, the unspoilt beach and the sernenity that has made it such a property investment hotspot. Now add in a 3 course meal in a quality restaurant and a chance to help a local animal charity and a school project, sounds perfect.

Make a note in your diary, Sunday March 2 at the Rancho Restaurant from 4pm. For just 20 euros for adults and 15 euros for children under 10, you can enjoy the 3 course meal, entertainment, stalls and a bouncy castle for the kids, all in aid of K9 animal charity. It’s being staged by children from Britannia School and will count towards their Travel and Tourism A level course. During the afternoon, there will also be a raffle with a European city break as the main prize.  

You are sure to be impressed at the natural sun trap that Palm Mar is, and the way the Guaza mountain shields it from the wind. Have a good look round, the beach will draw you towards the new maritime walkway and you will finally know just why everyone is talking about Palm Mar.

Palm Mar is not only an oasis of calm and luxury, it’s also the ideal gateway to some of the best golf courses in Europe. That’s got to be worth shouting about and that is just what is going to happen in Cancun down Mexico way at the 10th annual International Golf Travel Market from December 3 to 6.

Hundreds ofexhibitors from 46 countries will gather to talk golf, holidays and property and the Canary Islands in general and Tenerife in particular, will be well represented to make sure the thousands of visitors realise that this island has so much more to ofer than just a perfect climate.

Among those displaying the islands charms are Canarias, the tourist board for all the 7 islands, Tenerife Golf and Turismo de Tenerife. Palm Mar has the perfect combination of tranquility and relaxation for those who love golf, as it is well placed for some of the best courses on the island. Golf Los Palos right on the doorstep is a perfrct training ground for new and rising players with it’s 9 holes and great training facilities.

Just 5 minutes to the east, before the south airport, there are the twin delights of Golf del Sur and Amarilla Golf, both 18 hole courses with fantastic views out to sea and challenging courses. Palm Mar is a great place to relax and pursue your passion for golf. The property in Palm Mar lends itself to a luxury lifestyle, just take a look at the Los Menceyes high quality complexes finished off with top materials and blessed with great facillities. Bring those golfers on from all around the world, they are bound to like what they see.

Looking at the bright modern face of Palm Mar, it’s difficult to imagine that it has such a long history. Tucked away in it’s natural valley between Guaza mountain and Malpais de Rasca natural park, it has developed into a stylish residential resort and few are aware of its history.

The October issue of FreshMagazine sheds new light on how the dream was born. It’s all down to Aman A Miran Khan from Afghanistan who moved to Tenerife with his family and in 1968 fell in love with Palm Mar.

Working with a local architect, Luis Cabrera, they created their vision but by 1973 it had been sold on to several other developers and it’s progress hit a quiet phase. Now though as more developments are completed, the dream is looking pretty impressive with a serene realxed setting that makes a perfect place to live.

Aman died in 1990 but his dream is flourishing and he is remembered with a commemorative stone in the heart of Palm Mar.

Passing through the arched entrance to Palm Mar is like passing over a threshold into a softer more tranquil world. As a first time visitor, I just stood and looked down the main avenue, lined with cool shady palm trees and listened. No loud music, no traffic and no bustle of people rushing to save themselves a few seconds of time.

Lifted by the serene surroundings and keen to explore, I headed down past the small row of shops and bars and weaved through some of the smaller connecting streets past the modern stylish developments and down to the sea.

What a delightful promenade along the sea front, several people were making use of the benches in little alcoves while others just walked taking in the views. Looking across to Los Cristianos, it seemed a world away from this relaxed sun trap. The beach was a mix of keen swimmers, families with picnics, and a few lazy fishermen perched on rocks.

The towering rocky face of Guaza Mountain was keeping the wind down to a gentle breeze and a brisk walk later I found myself up near the start of Malpais de Rasca. The volcanic landscape leading to the candy striped lighthouse had attracted a few walkers but I just enjoyed the view and savoured the peace and quiet.