To make an impact in Costa Adeje a new development needs to offer something special, well Baobab Domains have designed a new level of luxury with homes that celebrate the architects craft inside and out.

A range of 40 apartments and penthouses will be visually stunning, functional, and eco friendly. This new standard is not just lavished on the biggest and most expensive apartments, judge them by the smallest, they extend over 8 metres at the front and share the guaranteed sea views of this prime stretch of coast.

Maybe you would expect the bathrooms and kitchens to take second place to the living rooms, well not in Baobab Domains, their stylish lines and clever use of space and lighting all add to the overall effect. The communal areas throughout the four levels continue the theme with equally impressive gardens, terraces, a pool bar, and a club house.

After sales management ensures that the look and value is maintained to keep the owners and tenants fully satisfied. Low energy and low emissions are just two more features to make this a next generation development. Investing in this sought after area of Tenerife has never been so attractive, just browse through the figures and images and enjoy five star living at its best.

Beachfront and sea view are very overused descriptions in Tenerife, but at Restaurant 88  just a glance up from your dim sum, noodles or sushi and the rugged beauty of La Caleta adds a whole new dimension to your dining experience. Don’t just take our word for it, have a look at this short video and imagine how impressed your guests will be when you take them there.

La Caleta may be one of the hidden gems of Costa Adeje but Restaurant 88 still gets the full Venture Restaurants treatment of good food, service, and ambiance and a great range of luxury oriental cuisine. La Caleta is a traditional fishing village full of charm and those in the know head here to enjoy swimming, surfing, and sunbathing on the sea smoothed rock slabs.

That warm welcoming smile from Alex is something that all the staff have in common, with a setting like La Caleta and food like Restaurant 88 you will come away smiling too.

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The recent undersea eruptions just off the island of El Hierro have served as a timely reminder of the volcanic nature of the Canary Islands. The dark sand and rugged coastline particularly at La Caleta and the mountains and barrancos that make Adeje such a beautiful place to visit are further reminders of how the islands were formed and the constant seismic movements, normally too small and remote to register.

It’s perfect timing for a series of special talks to arrive in Adeje. Una Ventana Volcanica En El Atlantico (A Volcanic Window In The Atlantic) will take place at the Adeje Cultural Centre on 8, 9 and 10 November at 8.30 pm. This is not a knee jerk reaction to recent events but the latest in a year long tour of this roadshow designed to inform and educate about the nature of the islands and the procedures that are in place in case of an eruption.

The talks are free and have already been to all six other Canary Islands. The last eruption in Tenerife was in 1909 at Chinyero when despite great alarm and evacuation of villagers no deaths were recorded. One of the main volcanic monitoring stations in the world is at ITER in Granadilla and their scientists have helped to set up the touring series of talks. Despite the increased media coverage El Hierro has seen no real damage from the latest incidents, the fishing village of La Restinga has been at the forefront with the 500 inhabitants evacuated for their safety but the risk level has dropped considerably although major surveys are now underway.

It’s not easy to cross musical boundaries but Antonio Carmona does it with ease. After mixing flamenco with pop and other modern trends as a member of Ketama he went solo and brings his new tour to Nooctua in Adeje on 29 October. The concert has been brought together by promoters Xenox Produciones in partnership with Hotel Jardin Tropical.

Antonio has worked with a host of major artists like Nelly Furtado and as well as singing he is equally impressive on guitar. Nooctua is the former Tropicana nightclub in the centre of Adeje just down from the TF1 motorway.The concert starts at 9.30 pm and tickets are 20 and 35 euros from www.generaltickets.com/cajacanarias

Congratulations to Jabel Hernandez and Sirelis Corujo for being crowned Mr and Miss Tenerife in the election gala at La Laguna on 24 and 25 September. The 30 male candidates pulled in 6,000 people to Plaza del Cristo and the ladies followed up with 5,000 the night after.

All the contestants looked assured thanks to a pre contest presentation gala at Hotel Jardin Tropical in La Caleta a few nights before. The 60 candidates and a specially invited audience of 160 got a sneak preview of the best that Tenerife province (includes La Palma, El Hierro, and La Gomera) had to offer. The show was hosted by TV presenter Daniel Montesdeoca and a special menu was served created especially for the event.

There were mixed fortunes for the local entrants in the big finals, 18 year old Ikram Zovaovine from Adeje got a consolation title of Miss Simpatia , and Daniel Afonso Castillo from Tijoco made the last five of Mr Tenerife. Better luck next time when Hotel Jardin Tropical expect to host the presentation gala for the fourth straight year.

They’re an ingenious lot at Tenerife Magazine the online magazine that knows the island in depth. Their latest competition combines a four night stay at the 5 star Costa Adeje Gran Hotel with a three night follow up at a rural cottage so you can see the contrasting charms of Tenerife.

GF Hotels flagship Costa Adeje Gran Hotel is just a short stroll from some of the best beaches on the island and boasts stylish rooms with a colonial feel, rooftop swimming pools, and a la carte feasts at the La Laja restaurant. Aecan.com experts in holiday travel have come up trumps too with a self catering stay in one of their houses in a sedate natural setting that will awaken the explorer in you.

Tenerife Magazine has unrivalled knowledge of island life and culture and loves to share it with visitors and those who have settled here. The latest facelift has packed even more into the online treasure trove and a visit to the home page will present you with the simple question and entry details for the holiday competition as well as full terms and conditions. The closing date is 9 pm on 29 September with the prize drawn at the Costa Adeje Gran Hotel the day after.

As Tenerife golf hotels go Iberostar Anthelia ticks all the boxes, just 25 metres from the beach between Playa Fañabe and Playa El Duque it’s packed with 5 star luxury and service. It’s even better to know that they are long time supporters of golf in Tenerife and Saturday 24 September is the ninth staging of their annual tournament, this time at Golf Las Americas.

Good friends, good golf, and amazing prizes mark out this tournament as a date not to miss. There are three categories each carrying prizes for the top three finishers and anyone hitting a hole in one can scoop a IWC watch. The after match presentation gala dinner will be at the Iberostar Anthelia where a raffle features great prizes like a weeks stay in Brazil. For those not wanting the luxury to end the hotel offers very competitive rates for an overnight stay to expand your golf weekend, just call  922713335 for more details.

The days play also comes at a bargain price, just 75 euros per person including the gala dinner. Non playing guests are warmly invited for just 45 euros for the gala dinner. To sign up for the golf action call Golf Las Americas on 322752005

The musical summer is hotting up in Tenerife and much of it is centred on Costa Adeje. Time to get ready for another great nine hour feast of live dance music on Saturday 10 September at Siam Park. The action starts at 3 pm and builds up during the afternoon and evening towards the arrival of one of Europes top DJ’s, Fedde le Grand from Holland.

The venue is the amphitheatre just above Siam Park, a purpose built open air auditorium with banked seating looking down on the performance area and beyond over the park. There’s a full bill of music all the way including DJ Real El Canario, Glowintedark, Steve Foster, Bassjackers, DJ Leon, and DJ Dario. Prices range from 26 euros for basic entrance to 102 euros in the VIP zone. For full details and to book tickets go to www.farraworld.com and prepare to have fun.

Another big coup for Costa Adeje, this time on the sporting front. Male and female stars of beach volleyball will take to Playa Fañabe for the Continental Cup from 30 September to 2 October as they strive to reach the London 2012 Olympics.

This qualifying event will feature pairs from some of the top nations in the world including Spains rising female stars and the highly rated Spain mens pair of Pablo Herrera and Adrian Gavira. As part of the package to bring top international sport to Costa Adeje, clinics will be held to teach aspiring young players how to improve their skills on the sands. The competition will be run on a knockout basis similar to the Davis Cup in tennis with the best of three sets deciding the winners.

As the world looks to Horse Guards Parade in London for the Olympic finals in 2012 Costa Adeje will feel a surge of pride to know that the road to medal glory passed through the golden sands of Tenerife.

Good music is never far away from Costa Adeje whether it’s at one of the many bars and clubs or on a temporary stage for a one off special concert. Tenerife attracts the best artists from mainland Spain and South America with a latino beat that always goes down well. Within a few weeks Colombian Juanes will be starring at the Campo de Football in Adeje town and Malaga’s Pablo Alboran will be pulling in the crowds at the Magma Arts & Congress Centre in Playa de Las Americas.

Starting with Juanes on Saturday 30 July, he brings his P.A.R.C.E tour to town with a 10 pm start. Tickets are 25 euros for general positions or 50 euros for prime positions. Most music stores are selling tickets or you can go to www.generaltickets.com/cajacanarias

Then on Sunday 7 August it’s the turn of a new rising star Pablo Alboran on his first major tour. The singer song writer is only 22 but is already building a big reputation. Tickets for this 10 pm concert are 20 euros in advance or 25 euros on the night, with a special VIP area for 35 euros. For this concert go to www.ticketmaster.es. Which ever you choose, or both, you will be treated to a night of great music.