The Royal Palm complex is in a slightly elevated position and is
situated about 10 minutes walk from the centre of Los Cristianos. The
complex is typically Andalusian, with white buildings, individual in
style, surrounded by many tropical plants and flowers. Many of the
apartments are 'home' to people who have decided to live in Tenerife.
There are two freeform swimming pools and one small childrens' pool on
the complex.
There are many restaurants surrounding the complex, giving you the
choice of not only Spanish but Chinese, Mexican, American and Italian
cuisine, to name but a few, and all within a two minute walk from our
apartment. However, a gentle stroll into the town will give you
hundreds more to choose from.
There are several supermarkets just outside the complex to enable you
to stock up on essentials. You will also find Car hire shops, places
where you will be able to book trips, pick up points, money exchange,
cash point machine and a taxi rank, Taxis are plentiful and cheap.
There is also a handy cash machine just outside the complex!

Next door is the very popular RCI Gold Crown Group comprising of the
'Beverly Hills', 'Hollywood Height' and the 'Hollywood Mirage'
complexes. Within these there are restaurants and bars, offering
various 'happy hour' incentives. The 'La Show Bar' (used to be called
the 'Crazy Horse' Saloon), situated in the Beverly Hills complex
offers early evening childrens' discos followed by entertainment until
midnight.

Also there is an indoor fully equipped gym and sports facilities such
as floodlit Tennis Courts which are available for use. Just opposite,
is a four star hotel, The Paradise Park, also offering a childrens'
disco as well as evening cabaret entertainment.

All in all, the Royal Palm is a wonderful place to relax and enjoy
your holiday!

* One pool outside your door is heated October to April
* A second with a children's pool next to it has toilet and changing
facilities
* Free sunbeds and umbrellas by pools
* Rosie's Cantina Restaurant which is open from 6pm with happy hour
till 8pm
* There are several local shops selling newspapers, postcards, trips,
money exchange, car hire as well as an office on-site
* A lifeguard watches the pools during the day and there are security
patrols at night
* Public telephone boxes directly opposite and inside the complex.
Also, there's satellite TV installed in the complex with a TV in the
apartment - so there's no reason to be out of touch with what's going
on - unless you want to be!

Our apartment is located on the Southern coast at the resort of Los
Cristianos. Los Cristianos is an ideal family resort situated in a
sheltered bay. Many years ago Los Cristianos was a small fishing
village, and we have watched the small town grow into a colourful,
flourishing family resort, accommodating its many visitors, while
still managing to retain its old world charm.

At the heart of the old town centre there is a magnificent church and
square, a popular meeting place for locals and holidaymakers alike.
Leading from this are a number of streets, the enthusiastic shopper is
well catered for here with outstanding selection of gift shops and
markets. There are also local and international restaurants and bars,
to cater for every purse and palate, with excellent facilities for
pushchairs and wheelchair users in its mainly pedestrianised streets.

Along the front, you'll find plenty for you and your family to see and
do, including a sandy play area, trampolining and small merry-go-round
type rides. Hair braiding and temporary tatooing along with local
portrait artists as well as colourful 'local entrepreneurs' selling
watches, 'gold & silver' jewellery, 'designer' sunglasses and hats
complete the promenade walk!

The town has a volcanic sandy beach which is clean and safe for
children, however, a new coastal walkway leading through to its
neighbouring resort, Playa de las Americas, has a much wider beach
with finer sand.

Los Cristianos also has a very comprehensive bus station with buses
regularly departing for the Capital, Santa Cruz, Puerto de la Cruz, in
the North of the Island and Los Gigantes on the western coast. There
are also many free buses to local resorts and attractions.
Many boat trips can be taken from Los Cristianos, there are whales
and dolphins to be seen, the hydrofoil and cruises to other Canary
Islands originate here, as well as trips to its nearest Island, La
Gomera, which is just approximately 75 minutes away. This extremely
picturesque island is still unspoilt and has many unusual plants and
beautiful flowers growing there.

If you are interested in a holiday with discos and nightclubs this can
be found in the neighbouring resort of Playa de las Americas
approximately 10 minutes away by taxi.