Palmilla Area
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Palmilla is the crown jewel of Los Cabos. It is located just on the outskirts of San Jose del Cabo. It overlooks the most beautiful bay in the area and is the most exclusive, elegant and private neighborhood in all of Baja, if not all of Mexico. It has luxury amenities that the other areas dream of; from the 27-hole Jack Nicklaus signature golf course, the exquisite One and Only Palmilla Resort to the Palmilla Tennis Club, which is the only facility of its kind in all of Mexico. Palmilla also has a naturally sheltered boat anchorage for residents and transient boats in the bay and it’s the only community at lands-end where one can launch off the beach for a day of deep-sea-fishing.
Palmilla’s majestic setting is the backdrop for some of the most dramatic homes in the world. It is the ultimate resort community. Palmilla was one of the first full-scale master-planned developments to break ground in Los Cabos, and when it is fully completed will feature nearly 750 exquisite properties and all the amenities today’s luxury traveler desires.
What makes Palmilla the place to be, is the fact that it offers the most varied range of elegant, modern residences found anywhere in Mexico. From single family homes to vast estate-sized home sites, each house is built with the finest materials, timeless designs and breathtaking ocean views.
If you are interested in having your own piece of paradise, Snell Real Estate located a THE SHOPPES AT PALMILLA is the best in the area. They know the market better than anyone. They are a full service company, in Palmilla Style. They will take care of everything from helping you select your dream property, to financing, title insurance, property management, along with anything else you may need.
Palmilla Tennis
This facility features a deluxe, 9,000 square-foot clubhouse that offers high-end club amenities to all its members and guests. It has been designed and constructed to compliment the high standards and expectations of Palmilla. The club features 2 Har-Tru Hydro-Grid and 3 Plexipave Plexicushion courts which make it the only facility of its kind in Mexico. All courts are lighted with an environmentally designed lighting system to minimize light pollution.
Player amenities have been designed for play commensurate with what you would expect in this environment. They provide tennis clinics and private instruction. The facility has a sunken center court to accommodate spectators and attracts international tennis tournaments. Additionally, there is a retail store, resort-style swimming pool, dedicated lap pool, children’s pool, recreation area, fitness center with state-of-the art equipment, and changing rooms for men and women. To top it off there is a sports bar that offers a lively atmosphere and light fare.
The award winning Palmilla Tennis Club was selected to host the Champions Tour Series on March 18th to 22nd, 2009. The tournament featured players including Pete Sampras, Pat Rafter, Jim Courier and Mats Wilander among others.
The concept behind Cabo’s first professional tennis club is one of a “total destination within itself,” where members can pick up a game, watch a celebrity guests play, work out , spend the day socializing or watching the US Open while having a cocktail at the bar. The Palmilla Tennis Club is a destination where everyone feels very much at home. Today, there are no other tennis clubs of this caliber anywhere in Mexico.
Palmilla Golf
This course was the first Jack Nicklaus Signature Design in Latin America. It is masterfully conceived and is stunning and challenging. It is a world-class masterpiece on the world stage. This golf course features spectacular views of the Sea of Cortez and every hole features five sets of tees to test golfers of all skill levels.
The Palmilla Golf Resort has the distinction of being the only 27-hole golf course in Los Cabos. The unique blend of desert and sea features the Arroyo Nine, the Mountain Nine and the Ocean Nine. Many of the holes have a view of the Sea of Cortez. The course is perched on deep canyon arroyos and sits among century-old cacti. The trade winds enhance the atmosphere, while the course challenges even the most experience players. Gentle slopes, wide fairways and large greens greet players from the back tees. Diverse in length and enhanced by several water and sand hazards, the mountain holes are as beautiful as they are challenging. A Mexican décor clubhouse, on-site pro shop and friendly staff complement this renowned golf course.
The Palmilla Golf Club has received numerous awards and accolades from top national golf publications, including Links, Golfweek and Golf World. This Jack Nicklaus signature golf course became famous in 1997 when it hosted the 3-day PGA TOUR Senior Slam that was broadcast worldwide on network television. Palmilla still holds its own against new courses that can’t compete with its picture of perfect golf paradise. Palmilla remains a favorite golf destination for professional and recreational golfers alike because it beautifully blends the desert and coastal landscapes. Practice facilities include driving range, putting green and short game area. Palmilla is the premier Mexican golf resort
Palmilla Fishing
Here the deep blue color of the sea contrast with the lush green lawn of the golf course and the fine white sand of the beach with colorful fishermen’s pangas nestled next to luxurious homes and the beautiful hotel. Palmilla is one of the few safe beaches to swim and snorkel. Here you can charter a boat right from the beach and experience the incredible fishing that made Los Cabos famous long before the glamorous hotels, world-class golf courses and luxury spas were even thought of, Cabo was an exotic destination for those in search of the best big-game fishing on the planet.
Legends such as John Wayne, Bing Crosby and John Steinbeck frequented the Los Cabos area to sample the virgin waters that produced incredible catches. In fact, Steinbeck was so impressed with the beauty and sea life he wrote The Log from the Sea of Cortez, a non-fiction story detailing his six-week journey in Baja and describing the species encountered. There is something about the stark landscape and azure seas that captivate visitors, leaving an echo within them that beckons them back time after time.
Cabo is one of the top-five fishing destinations on the planet and is firmly planted as the number-one location in the world to catch Striped Marlin. Media attention is attracted every year as the top fishing tournaments in the world, attract anglers from as far as Finland, Papua New Guinea, Angola, Italy and Australia, along with dozens of teams from the United States and Mexico.
Los Cabos still has many visitors that come and plan their trip around fishing. Many visitors make it an annual event. Now with Cabo prominently featured as one of the world’s top vacation destinations, more and more first-time fishermen are frequenting the area and experiencing the magic of Cabo.
If you are one of those visitors wanting discover the marvelous of the Sea of Cortez and it’s colorful peaceful heaven, we invite you to enjoy Palmilla beach and Cabo Elite Charters, located at THE SHOPPES AT PALMILLA within the Snell Real Estate offices, can schedule a relaxing day of fishing, whale watching, sunning or just cruising. Customizing your ideal excursion whether a romantic evening getaway or a family snorkeling cruise – Cabo Elite Charters is devoted to providing all the services you desire during your vacation.
Leave early in the morning to catch a fish and came back by noon, bring your catch at EAT by FRUTOPICA located at THE SHOPPES AT PALMILLA; they’ll cook it for you. Even if you don’t catch anything, spending time on these enchanted waters, is enough for a lifetime of dreams.
