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Golf Courses
Villamartin, Torrevieja
Within a 45 minute drive of Mar de Cristal, this course is as old as the North and South Courses at La Manga Club, inaugurated in 1972.
Another Par 72 and 6,132 metres in length VillaMartin is internationally known, although it has been known to suffer from overplay. Situated on the outskirts of Torrevieja it can be difficult trying to park near the entrance. If you have the time it is worth playing to compare against the rest and because of the name!
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Altorreal, Murcia
A challenging 6,200m 18 hole semi-private course situated only a few kilometres north west of the city of Murcia. Within a comfortable 60 minute drive from Mar de Cristal.
The Course was designed by Dave Thomas, who designed the West Course at La Manga Club. The Course covers an area of two 9 hole courses which both begin and end at the same point. It is a Par 72 Course with 6 lake areas and many sand traps! In summary eleven Par 4 holes; three Par 3; four Par 5; in a natural environment with more than 20,000 trees including olive, pine and carob trees. Golf equipment, golf school, bags and caddie cars can be hired. The Club has a very pleasantly appointed Club House with Café Bar Restaurant to offer you that all important post round refreshment. |
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Las Ramblas, Orihuela, Torrevieja 
Right next door the Real Golf Club is another more challenging 18 hole course. This course was inaugurated in 1991 and is a sister course to Villamartin and La Finca. The fairways and greens meander through small treelined valleys crossing ditches and dry river beds.
It is 5,770 metres long and has not too many opportunities to use your 1 Wood, but if you play to the Par 72 on your visit you are doing well. It is an enjoyable challenge, not the most favoured course in the area and the Club House and facilities are disappointing. Due to the "uphill down dale" nature of the course it is worth hiring a buggy, but mind you in the Summer months unless you are fit it is worth hiring a buggy on all the courses!!
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 Real Golf Club, Lomas de Campoamor
Real Golf Club is an attractive 18 hole course south of Torrevieja. In the centre of the Course is an impressive 4 Star Hotel which houses both the Club House and café bar and restaurant. The terrace outside the bar has amazing views overlooking the course and in the distance the Mar Menor and Mediterrenean.
The Golf Club is a comfortable 40 minute drive up the A37 motorway to Torrevieja from Los Belones. It is arguably the easiest playing course out of the five listed with open fairways forgiving the player the occasional miss hit! Worth a visit if not solely for the views in the bar and restaurant afterwards! |
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 La Finca, Algorfa, Alicante
The newest course in the area was opened in 2002 with many resident golfers at La Manga commenting on what a great course it is. It is testing for all golfers whatever their ability. It is a very attractive panoramic course with many water features and plenty of obstacles to test your game. Great restaurant and bar but some of the facilities for the clubhouse are still being finished as it is a relatively new course. Within easy 75 min driving time from Los Belones up the A37 Motorway.
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 La Manga Golf Resort, La Manga Club
La Manga Golf Club opened in 1971. The North and South Courses at La Manga are located in a valley surrounded by mountains and with stunning views of the Mar Menor. Palm trees abound in these two courses, while the West course, sited in a mountain was carved out of a pine forest. The Club offers an excellent golf shop, caddies and one of the best practice areas to be found in Spain, with 90 driving range bays, 3 putting greens, short game area and practice bunker. The La Manga Club Golf Academy organises comprehensive training courses for all levels of players and private tuition.
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Mosa Trajectum, San Javier
is a relatively new course designed to reflect an an American style dessert course,
the championship golf course is a 27-hole golf complex with three different courses, "Olive Course," "Stone Course" and "Pine Course." "Challenge Course" A par-3 course with 9 holes, and a golf academy. all three courses are designed to a very high standard, blending seamlessly with the environment. Mosa Trajectum have thought of everything to ensure you have the perfect day out, pro shop, golf range, practice putting green, chipping area & bunker, Buggy Hire, Club hire and Trolley hire. Mosa Trajectum is still undergoing building work, and will have three commercial zones, which will contain a wealth of shops, boutiques, bars, restaurants, a medical centre, pharmacy and banks. Your children will have the opportunity to learn in an international environment at our private school. For those of you who need special care, extensive medical and nursery services will also be available at the resort. A luxurious 5 star hotel will be built by an international hotel group to complete the facilities.
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La Serena Golf and Beach Resort, Los Alcazares
Lies just south of the municipality of Los Alcazares right next to the Mar Menor. The course encircles the 500 year old “Torre del Rame” which was originally built to keep watch for pirates who took refuge in the tranquil waters of the Mar Menor. Mainly flat , the main difficulty on the golf course will be the prevailing Levante wind and the many water hazards that come into play on 16 of the 18 holes.
The course, which is not overly long, has a traditional structure. Accuracy off the tee is a must for the player, who must thread their way to the green amongst the clusters of bunkers, desert areas and water hazards. There are also large stretches of “desert” with the accompanying cacti. As long as you keep out of the water it is difficult to lose a ball, however, don't forget the water. A conservative approach to course management certainly pays.
 Mar Menor Golf Resort, Polaris World, San Javier
This course was originally designed by Dave Thomas as a 9 hole course, however due the resorts resounding success it is now set to be extended to an 18 hole course, the 9 hole extension is by Nicklaus Design. Mar Menor Golf Resort is the pioneer project in creating resorts of Polaris World. A large area of 700.000 m2, close to the sea, which boasts 750 properties a sports centre, tennis courts and a new commercial centre. There are wide avenues and streets linking gardens to parks and golfing greens. There are exclusive shops, restaurants and a supermarket home delivery service. There is even a nursery school for the very young. The development uses an ecological friendly watering system with recycled water. the resort is a 10 minute drive from Murcia airport and 40 minutes from Alicante and less than 5 minutes from the beautiful beaches of the Mar Menor.
 El Valle, Polaris World, San Javier
The 18 hole El Valle Golf Course, designed by Jack nicklaus Design is a par 71 and 6145m course build to professional standards. Set in over 1, 100,000 square metres, this beautiful course is surrounded by stunning countryside near Banos Y Mendigo, with a breathtaking backdrop of the Murcian Mountains.
The golf course is designed with a 'desert' theme and is landscaped around rock-outcroppings, a wide variety of shrubs and desert grasses plus water features including two lakes and waterfall conformations. Accuracy is the name of the game rather than length if you wish to master this excellent golf course.
As with all the Polaris World Golf Courses, they are designed to be enjoyed by both beginners and more challenging for experienced players. The Golf Fitness Guide
Hacienda de Alamo, Fuente Alamo
This Dave Thomas designed course at Hacienda Del Alamo is another new development in the Murcia region of Spain . The first of two 18 hole championship golf courses opened it's doors in November 2004. The course measures 6,672 meters and is now complete.
Hacienda Riquelme, Polaris World, Sucina, San Javier
 This spectacular 18 hole, par 72 will be a championship Jack Nicklaus Design golf course. This golf course will house a driving range, pro-shop, club house and a golf academy.
La Marquesa Golf Course, Rojales, Alicante
The course is situated in a valley between two hills. The attractive setting with wide greens,  lakes, streams and obstacles, make play extremely enjoyable and suitable for players of all levels. Clubs and trolleys are available for hire from the golf club and there is a Pro Shop if you need to stock up.
Some people think this is an easy course, a course to get yourself ready for the more demanding courses in the area, but this is not the case. The course has been upgraded bringing more water into play, so accurate tee shots are required, the greens are quick and the bunkers well placed and the longest par five on the Costa Blanca.
Lo Romero, Pilar la Horadada, Alicante
Lo Romero, being a traditionally styled course makes it very playable by all, some will find it easy to make par on some holes and on others, they will have to prove their skills. Whilst on  the course all clubs will be needed at some point, which indicates the diversity of the game here. It's original and interesting greens are smooth and easy to read alongside wide fairways. On foot, this course may be played in four hours and with the scenery that surrounds the area who would want for less.
La Torre, Polaris World, San Javier
La Torre Golf Resort was designed by Jack Nicklaus. An 18 hole, par 68 course providing a lush green setting to this world class resort. The golf course is a Florida style golf course, making extensive use of lakes and lush green fairways. The 5 star clubhouse has a fully stocked golf shop, a driving range and practice green adjacent to a 5 star restaurant.
The course is built to international championship standards. The technology used providing a constant water supply to maintain the pristine condition of the fairways and greens year round. Nicklaus design claim that it is equal to, if not surpassing anything in Spain in both quality and design.
Roda Golf, San Javier
Roda Golf is a 18-hole, par 72 course designed by Dave Thomas.
It has been designed to blend seamlessly into the surrounding Mediterranean landscape.
Roda Golf is extremely easy to get to, being located in San Javier, just 15 minutes from Murcia airport.
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More than 3,000 hours of sun per year
Winter temperature an average 18 degrees
Clean, sandy beach
The Mar Menor is very shallow and warm
A perfect location for swimming, fishing, sailing, water skiing & scuba diving
Many golf courses within a short distance
10 minutes drive from the famous La Manga Club
Perfect for family holidays
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