Palmas del Mar

Palmas has 2700 acres designed with the sole purpose of making your life as beautiful, luxurious, relaxed and enjoyable as humanly possible.  See picturesque landscapes, smell ever-blooming flora, hear the soothing sound of waves breaking onto shore.  Imagine waking up and having at your disposal two championship golf courses, an equestrian center, a beautiful marina and a great variety of restaurants with celebrated menus that vary from delicious, informal fare to luscious, gourmet meals.  Visualize having an infinite array of sports and recreational activities waiting for you at the Palmas Country Club.  Alternatively, you can always head down to our members-only Beach Club and take a refreshing plunge at the beach or in one of the pools dotting the resort.  You might even take a nap in a hammock underneath a couple of Palm trees.

Palmas del Mar is truly a world unto itself.  Its sophisticated infrastructure has state-of-the-art utilities coupled with a responsible approach to nature.  The community’s environmentally sound water management program, in fact, was recognized by the Environmental Protection Agency.  Its prestigious academic facility, Palmas Academy, is considered one of the best pre-K to 12th grade schools on the Island.

And Palmas continues to evolve.  A new, soon-to-be completed, hospital facility and research center will ensure premier medical services to residents. By 2010, sophisticated shoppers will find their nirvana at a brand-new shopping village to be located across the resort’s entrance.

And if you need your shopping fix right away, you can find high-fashion shopping centers in the nearby Metropolitan Area.  A modern highway system transports you directly from San Juan to our main entrance in only 45 minutes. Explore all that Palmas has to offer. We are sure you will discover why Palmas is a perfect fit for you.

Palmas del mar is definitely a unique place. Aside from being a worl-class resort destination, it is a community with all that comes with that world. More inportantly, It is a planned community where all aspects of daily living have been taken into consideration for the comfort of our residents.

PALMAS DEL MAR AMENITIES 

Palmas del Mar Yacht Club Marina

Sail into a paradise as rich as the open sea in our new Yacht Club.
Our new Yacht Club is the only state-of-the-art Marina in the Caribbean linked to a complete resort community. Come aboard and be one of the first to reserve one of the 163 slips designed to serve yachts from 50 to 125 feet long. The Yacht Club is also being designed with mega-slips reserved for transient mega-yachts of up to 160 feet.

As part of your long-term lease and membership to our Marina, you will not only have access to the Yacht Club, fully equipped with a Fine Cuisine Restaurant, Members Lounge, Bar, and Meeting Room, but also too their commodities such as:

·Side-tie berthing for mega yachts
·Draft to 13’
·Sail and fishing charters
·Customs and Immigration by telephone
·In-slip fueling and waste pump
·In-slip Internet, cable and phone services
·220/480V, 3-phase power
·Controlled Access and 24-hour security
·Concierge and Business Center
·Golf cart trolley service

Additionally, as a member of our Yacht Club you are also a member of the Palmas del Mar Beach and Tennis Club.

Beach Club

Whether you are an island resident or from the main land, you can experience the splendor of the tropics at the member exclusive Beach Club facility. A tropical bungalow-style pavilion with breathtaking views of the Caribbean serves as the reception of this unique service facility. The magic of the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean unfolds before you and time stops as you relax in this tropical resort setting. Enjoy a cool tropical drink poolside on a chaise lounge or take a stroll on the beach and reflect on the beauty of the island of  Vieques. The Beach Club is designed for both the idle sunbather and the active member.

Imagine your kids rediscovering fun in a tower of twisting 16 ft water slides with over 200 ft of pure excitement. A 1,100 sf water works play system awaits the little ones,a wading pool with its own slides, spray jets, water valves, and a giant spill bucket. Our exclusive facility includes a large adult swimming pool with areas reserved for both waterside lounging and lap swimming. Activities are planned for children and quiet areas are set aside for those who crave peaceful adult time.

The Beach Club Restaurant presents a Caribbean Menu filled with the flavors of the island fresh from our waters. Caribbean lobster, conch, octopus salad and other down-island delights await you. A tropical ambiance with an enjoyable sea breeze offers our members and their guests a laid-back private setting. Beach and casual attire. Select communities in Palmas del Mar include a Beach Club Membership as part of the home purchase.

Tennis and Fitness Center

The Palmas del Mar Tennis Club offers the most complete and the largest tennis facility in the Caribbean. Palmas is a tennis lover's dream with 20 courts; 2 artificial grass Omni Courts, 4 Har-Tru clay courts and 14 hard courts,many of which are lighted for night play. Well known as one of the most prestigious and active private tennis clubs in Puerto Rico and ranked among the Top 50 Tennis Resorts by TennisResortsOnline.com.

The tennis facility hosts many local and regional tournaments. The Palmas del Mar Tennis Club presented the first USTA Tennis Challenger event in Puerto Rico in 2008.

Our outdoor café, the Center Court Bar and Grill, offers a casual and sporty family ambiance. This restaurant facility holds the reputation of offering the best burgers in all Palmas del Mar.

We offer activities that include tennis clinics for all levels, tennis cardio workout sessions, private lessons, and a very complete after school junior program. We also host member tournament events that are well attended by our very supportive membership.

The Fitness Center located on the second floor of our full serviced tennis pro-shop, counts with treadmills and cardiovascular exercise equipment. It also offers group exercise classes from Monday to Saturday, including Pilates and water aerobics.

Golf Club

Absorb breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea as you indulge your passion for golf in one of our two championship18-hole golf courses.
Explore the Flamboyán Course, an 18-hole championship caliber course, and see the game through the eyes of acclaimed course architect Reese Jones. One of the most prestigious Golf Courses in Puerto Rico and among the Top Five in the Caribbean by Barron Magazine. The Flamboyán Course offers picture views of the ocean that will keep you coming back for more.

The Palm Course 18-hole championship caliber course designed by champion golfer Gary Player,offers a tournament-grade challenge for any avid golfer present at the Palm Golf Course. A resort – style course with its tropical landscape and breathtaking views of the Caribbean Sea, water hazards, strategic bunkers and undulating greens.

Spacious Practice Tee Hone your game on the expansive landing area, featuring target greens, short game area, putting green and private instruction tee.

Main Clubhouse,Our Club House offers a marriage of resort and recreation, with approximately 40,000 square feet including a covered patio, the Golf Shop, a restaurant and day-time grill, members lounge, ladies and gentlemen locker rooms for members only and separate locker facilities for resort guests, as well as bag storage and a massage room.

Equestrian Center

Be one with all of nature’s wonders as you enjoy a horseback ride.
Feel the rhythm as your Paso Fino or Paseo horse struts in our Equestrian Center. With 64 stables, the Palmas del Mar Equestrian Center is the most complete in the Caribbean. As the best training facility in the Caribbean, it counts with round pen training, endless uninterrupted trails, and a new facility designed for international competition.
Trail rides are available throughout the day, and special rides can be arranged upon request.
For more information
www.ranchobuenavistapr.com

School

Be amazed as the kids re define school as paradise.
The Palmas Academy is a private, non-profit organization that provides a pre-kinder to twelfth grade college preparatory program. It was founded in 1992 by a group of parents and educators. The Academy is a co-educational, non-sectarian institution with English as the language of instruction, as well as an excellent Spanish curriculum.
The campus has 18 acres of land surrounded by beautiful natural settings. The Academy has access to many of the resort facilities such as swimming pools, tennis courts, golf, and equestrian areas.
For more information, please call (787) 850-9120 www.thepalmasacademy.org/

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Palmas del Mar offers a wide variety of alternatives of waters sports for the water lover in you.  We offer it all, from deep sea fishing to snorkel & scuba. You may also enjoy charter excursions and surfing in our famous beach by the Beach Bohio were our local surfers enjoy the waves and great food & service provided by one of our Country Club food & beverage facilities.
 
Contact the Palmas del Mar Country Club Concierge for information and concierge service at 787-285-2221
 
Below some of our service providers:

Scuba

Sea Ventures

www.divepuertorico.com

Fishing

Maragata Charters

www.maragatacharters.com

Karolette Charters

www.karolette.com

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