Eco-living Finca la Palmera

Eco-living Finca la Palmera is a Sustainable Coliving Project. We are set up as a non-profit organisation with the aim to enhance physical & mental wellbeing by living together in community and in harmony with nature.
To get a better understanding of how our community works, we have put together a Manifesto

The Finca is the home of our Eco-living project. It is a 2800m² plot of land with a 200 year old former farm house lovingly restored to hosting the communal areas, a newer building spotting the 5 private rooms and several terraces surrounded by a beautiful garden with palm trees. Find out more on Co-living

Anyone who is wanting to be part of a little community in a rural environment with a focus on sustainability.
We have welcomed remote workers, digital nomads, freelancers and creatives. People on a sabbatical, reorienting themselves, writing a book, training for a marathon, wanting a break from their routines, needing to get out of the city, seeing if Spain is a place they want to move to.
If you feel the calling, it is for you!

Yes, the minimum stay is 2 weeks but we recommend staying 2 months. Mostly it takes a week or two to settle in. Once you get into the rhythm of life here, have made some new friends and realize that there are so many things you still want to see or do and no time left you will want to extend :-)
Don't worry if you don't want to commit to a longer stay from the start. You can always start out with 2 weeks and extend (if there is availability).

Here is where you find more about our Rooms & Rates

No. We are not registered as a business but as an association without profit orientation. The monthly fee you are paying is a membership fee to the Asoc. Eco-living la Palmera, giving you access to the space, private room and anything organised within the association.
We can of course write you a receipt of the membership fee received but as a non-profit we are exempt from taxes and therefore cannot write invoices including taxes.

Yes. All our rooms are private rooms. If you are 2 people, just make sure you reserve a double room. If you are coming by yourself and have a friend visiting for a few days that's possible too. In that case you can reserve a single room and pay an extra fee of € 25/night for the visitor. Please let us know about it in advance.

Here you can find our Terms & Conditions

Yes! Building and maintaining a sustainable community with good vibes takes some effort and we love to welcome people who want to support us on this journey!
We are looking for a social and empathic person who is keen on engaging actively in our ecological community project and happy to commit for a minimum of 3 months. We can offer you a 66 % discount on your stay in exchange for a couple of hours of your time, 5 days a week. Tasks include organizing communal activities and meals, helping people settle in here, watering plants and possibly looking after the Milo (the Finca dog) when I am not here.
If this sounds like you, we look forward to hearing from you!

Yes, we have one room that serves as an office with 2 dedicated work stations (desk with ergonomic chair). In addition to that there are several co-working areas throughout the Finca: A big table in the communal area, covered and open air terraces with tables and chairs and you can also work from your room if you need more privacy. There is strong and reliable fiber line internet throughout the whole premises and power plugs. Any equipment you need for work (screens, keyboards,..) you will need to bring with you.

Depending on where in the Finca you are it is between 30 and 100 Mbps.

The communal areas are being cleaned 3 times per week. The cleaning of the room is your own responsibility. We provide the necessary equipment, eco-friendly cleaning products, toilet paper and bin bags.

No. All rooms are equipped with fans for summer and warm duvets for winter.
We are in a mild climate and quite fortunate with the weather here.
Now that doesn't mean that it never gets fresh or warm, so be prepared to feel that. This is not a smart home with the temperature regulated to be the same all year round.
We like to feel the seasons, dress accordingly and chill in the shade in summer and gather around the fireplace in winter.

Yes and no. We have a very friendly, super cute and playful young border collie mix, Milo as a permanent resident at the Finca. He is contributing to the good vibes in the coliving and tries his best to cheer you up or lure you away from the screen for a quick round of fetch. Respecting his space and needs we do not accept other dogs to reside in the Finca. If you are wanting to come with a pet other than a dog, let us know and we will look into it.

No. Our facilities are made to accommodate a maximum of 10 people and this matches with the capacity of the rooms. We prefer quality to quantity and want to ensure everyone has enough personal space within the house and garden.

There are tons of things to do in the area ranging from sports and outdoor activities to cultural and culinary experiences.
You'll find more info about that in our Finca Book which we send pre-arrival. We do not organize any fixed communal events or outings.
Since it always depends on the personal interests of everyone staying, the weather and the work/event agenda it's hard to plan things up front. Experience has shown us that whatever develops organically is usually nicer than any forced "connecting" events.

We encourage you to explore the area or simply be in the space and take your well deserved rest - just as you wish, socializing more or less depending on your wants & needs.
If there is anything you'd like to do, learn, teach, share: we have a group chat where you can post it and might find others who want the same :-)

The cooking basics (salt, oil, herbs,..) are provided.
Everything else needs to be purchased individually.
The closest supermarket is in Zahara de los Atunes, a 5 min drive/20 min cycle. If you are without a car we can take you with us when we do the weekly Finca shopping.
We have several merchants passing by our front door, selling local products (Bread every Monday, fruit and veg every Wednesday, Fish every Friday,…).

We have a tradition of doing communal welcome and goodbye dinners to get together and we take turns cooking those. If there is a week without arrival or departures we still like to get together at least once a week for a shared meal. The daily cooking is managed by each person for themselves. We always love it, if someone wants to share a specialty from their country or their favourite dish or going out for tapas together in one of the restaurants in the area.

1. Keep everything clean & tidy
2. Be mindful of each other
3. Do not feed the dog
4. Enjoy!

We are located in a rural area without direct access to public transport.
Find our location here.

The best way to arrive is by car. If you don't have one, it's best to rent one at the airport. Otherwise there are buses that get you to Tahivilla bus stop (10km from the Finca). Here you find all the necessary info about closest airports & bus connections.

Once you are at the Finca you can move around the village and the beautiful countryside by walking or cycling. We have 2 very basic bicycles here for your use. It is a 20 min cycle/40 min walk to the beach. Hitch hiking is common here too and of course there are the other community members that might give you a lift.
Everything you need, you will find within walking distance. However if you have the desire to explore the area or engage in any specific activities it is best to arrange for your own mobility.

Plenty! Have a look at our Experiences to get an impression.

We have a Mediterranean climate with warm and dry summers and mild winters. The Costa del Sol is privileged with an average temperature of 18,4ºC, over 300 sunny days per year. Thanks to the wind the temperatures in summer hardly ever rise above 35ºC and in winter never gets below 0ºC.

Daily temperatures being 10ºC – 17ºC in winter and 17ºC to 28ºC in summer. There is an average of 8,2 hours of sunshine per day and 6,5 days of rain per month that occur during October-May. From June to September usually it never rains. The water temperature averages 18,6ºC, lowest being 15ºC in March and highest 22ºC in August.

We are famous for being a windy place, great for kite and windsurfing all year round. Waves hit our coastline from October to May, so this is the surf season here.

Best packing advice: multiple layers. The onion tactic is the way to go here. In summer bring shirts, shorts, dresses, sandals, trainers, bikini, a jumper and wind breaker. In winter bring exactly the same plus warm socks, a fleece, hat and jeans :-)