GOLF IN THE REGION OF MURCIA
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22 golf courses
300 days of sunshine a year
3,000 hours of sunshine a year
Average annual temperature of 19ºC
35 km average distance between courses
252 km of coastline Can you think of a better place to play golf?
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GOLF COURSES
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GNK GOLF 12 GOLF ALTORREAL 42 1 Mar Menor Golf 10 2 Alhama Signature 12 13 LA SERENA GOLF 46 3 Saurines Golf 14 4 El Valle Golf 16 ÁGUILAS 5 Hacienda Riquelme Golf 18 14 Lorca Golf Course 50 6 La Torre Golf 20
REAL GOLF LA MANGA CLUB OTHER GOLF COURSES 54 7 Campo sur 26 15 Alfonso Legaz Pitch & Putt 8 Campo norte 28 16 Mossa Trajectum 9 Campo oeste 30 17 Corvera 18 Sensol Golf 10 RODA GOLF 34 19 La Tercia 20 New Sierra Golf
11 HACIENDA DEL ÁLAMO 38 21 La Peraleja 22 Aguilón Golf
7 GNK GOLF A range of golf courses that will make players of all levels enjoy playing golf.
Six courses designed with all the experience and professionalism of the prestigious company Nicklaus Design, which has hit its zenith with the Alhama Signature Golf Course, whose design has been personally executed by Jack Nicklaus to offer a unique experience in the Region of Murcia.
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MAR MENOR GOLF
If the objective is to enjoy two vastly different experiences, but equally exciting, in the same golf course, Mar Menor Golf is the best option. Designed by two of the great all-time designers, Dave Thomas and Nicklaus Design, combining two different philosophies in a single golf course, with the added challenge of having its own “amen corner”, a spectacular lake which has become one of the best water hazards of the Region of Murcia.
COURSE INFORMATION
Web www.gnkgolf.com Dave Thomas (1-6, 17-18) Designer Nicklaus Design (7-16) Year opened 2005 Holes 18 Calle Ceiba S/N. 30700 Address Torre-Pacheco Par 72 Telephone (+34) 968 041 765 6,153 Links distance 5,801 E-mail [email protected] 5,101
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ALHAMA SIGNATURE
For its great length, its original circular tees, fast greens and wide fairways and to have been personally designed by Jack Nicklaus, Alhama Signature is considered one of the best golf courses in all of Spain, as well as a being a challenge for any golfer. As if that were not enough, the entire golf course area is a wonderful natural reserve, combining all the passion of the sport and the beauty of unparalleled surroundings.
COURSE INFORMATION
Web www.gnkgolf.com Designer Jack Nicklaus Year opened 2009 Holes 18 Condado de Alhama Golf Par 72 Address Resort. 30840 Alhama de Murcia 6,884 6,059 Links distance Telephone (+34) 968 328 008 5,741 5,034 E-mail [email protected]
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SAURINES GOLF
Desert-like styling, the course runs between rolling fairways, sand dunes and imposing greens. A spectacular central lake and a philosophy of linked holes which characterises a golf course in line with the great golf courses of Las Vegas and Arizona designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus.
COURSE INFORMATION
Web www.gnkgolf.com Designer Nicklaus Design Year opened 2011 Holes 18 Urbanización Las Terrazas Par 72 de La Torre Golf Resort. Address 30709 Roldán 6,473 (Torre-Pacheco) Links distance 5,952 4,914 Telephone (+34) 638 612 797 E-mail [email protected]
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EL VALLE GOLF
Its exceptional location in a natural valley, surrounded by setting of limestone rocks with fabulous waterfalls and predominance of autochthonous flora, making this golf course a unique showpiece in the Region. Technically, the course of El Valle Golf rewards above all the intelligence of the player, something that has allowed the fairway course to host the Spanish Professional Competition and the European Tour School Stage 2, in 2010 and 2011.
COURSE INFORMATION
Web www.gnkgolf.com Designer Nicklaus Design Year opened 2007 Holes 18 Autovía Murcia-San Javier, Par 71 Address Km 4. 30155 Baños y Mendigo (Murcia) 6,355 5,634 Links distance Telephone (+34) 968 033 002 5,379 4,466 E-mail [email protected]
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HACIENDA RIQUELME GOLF
In a Mediterranean natural landscape and designed with the utmost respect for the flora and fauna, there is a golf course with a higher than average size fairways, making it one of the most exclusive of GNK Golf. The opportunity to play a round of golf is favoured by its wide fairways, the subtle contours of its greens and its 5 great lakes.
COURSE INFORMATION
Web www.gnkgolf.com Designer Nicklaus Design Year opened 2008 Holes 18 Calle Atlántico, 194. Par 72 Address 30590 Sucina (Murcia) 6,356 Telephone (+34) 968 038 051 5,854 Links distance 5,552 E-mail [email protected] 5,084
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LA TORRE GOLF
A spectacular course wrapped around one of the 18 holes of La Torre Golf. Wide fairways, abundant lakes, tall palms and a myriad of bunkers surrounded by lush grass, make shot selections garner importance in a meticulous design which emphasizes the strategic players ability.
COURSE INFORMATION
Web www.gnkgolf.com Designer Nicklaus Design Year opened 2006 Holes 18 Autovía Murcia-San Javier Km. 9,5 Par 68 Address 30709 Roldán (Torre pacheco) 5,403 Telephone (+34) 968 032 378 4,981 Links distance 4,507 E-mail [email protected] 3,884
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Accommodation
INTERCONTINENTAL MAR MENOR THE RESIDENCES APARTMENTS Hotel La Torre Golf Resort & Spa GOLF RESORT & SPA***** Web: www.theresidencesmarmenor.com Web: www.hotellatorregolfresortspa.com Web: www.intercontinentalmarmenor.com Reservations: (+34) 968 041 840 Reservations: (+34) 968 041 888 Reservations: (+34) 968 031 973 (+34) 900 983 177 [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] The Residences Apartments at the Mar A prestigious luxury hotel located in a As if it were an oasis of tranquillity, the hotel Menor Golf Resort residential complex and unique environment. Its building of singular is located in the heart of the Mar Menor Golf abutting the golf course are located an architecture it´s located in a private resort, Resort complex. Here one can enjoy the spa, exceptional apartments that do not leave surrounded by green areas and facing a culture, unique gastronomy. Business can be a single thing to chance. Its proximity to lake. It offers an exceptional service, and a combined with pleasure, as well as leisure the best beaches and to incredible natural gastronomy based on local product. It has 133 with sport. landscapes makes it the perfect spot to relax luxury rooms, four celebrations rooms, several and living unforgettable experiences. restaurants and a terrace next to the pool.
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GNK GOLF // TORRE-PACHECO www.murciaturistica.es REAL GOLF LA MANGA CLUB In a setting of spectacular beauty, stands the exclusive Real Golf La Manga Club complex.
The resort offers luxury, leisure and sport in a unique ambience and with an enviable temperature during the 365 days of the year. Furthermore, having three large golf courses and an excellent accommodation offer.
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South Course
The result of Robert D. Putman and remodelled by Arnold Palmer is considered to be one of the highest level courses for both professionals and for top tournaments such as the Spanish Open. Furthermore, its location is perfect, in the centre of the valley, surrounded by large palm trees and water hazards which will make your 18 holes an incredible experience.
COURSE INFORMATION
Web www.lamangaclub.es Robert Dean Putman Designer and Arnold Palmer Year opened 1972 Holes 18 Los Belones. 30389 Address Cartagena Par 73 Telephone (+34) 968 331 234 6,499 6,127 Links distance E-mail [email protected] 5,739 5,139
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North Course
Between palm trees, lakes and “barrancos·” (natural storm gullies) an elegantly undulating golf course emerges. Being slightly shorter than the South Course, it is an excellent test of skill for golfers of any level. Its excellence lies in the number of falls of its greens, which requires a precise touch by players.
COURSE INFORMATION
Web www.lamangaclub.es Designer Robert Dean Putman Year opened 1972 Holes 18 Los Belones. 30389 Par 71 Address Cartagena 5,623 Telephone (+34) 968 331 234 5,307 Links distance 5,062 E-mail [email protected] 4,865
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West Course
Undulating fairways, spectacular views and fast greens 18 holes becomes to all intent and purposes an opportunity for fun. The West Course is perfectly designed to test players in each stroke. Dave Thomas ensured that with his design offers a different set of challenges in each hole, with plenty of frequent changes in elevation and a more than interesting course length to play and experience.
COURSE INFORMATION
Web www.lamangaclub.es Designer Dave Thomas Year opened 1996 Holes 18 Los Belones. 30389 Par 72 Address Cartagena 5,770 Telephone (+34) 968 331 234 5,533 Links distance 5,130 E-mail [email protected] 4,724
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Accommodation REAL GOLF LA MANGA CLUB
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Mediterranean flavors by the sea in the PRÍNCIPE FELIPE Las Lomas Village restaurant La Cala. HOTEL***** Apartments**** Web: www.lamangaclub.es/alojamiento Web: www.lamangaclub.es/alojamiento
Reservations: (+34) 968 175 577 Reservations: (+34) 968 331 234 [email protected] [email protected] Elegant decor, the ultimate in comfort and With the purest style of a typical convenience, varied gastronomic offer and Mediterranean village, these apartments are breathtaking views of the natural landscapes designed for having a magical holiday. From are a part of the exclusive services which can its panoramic rooms spectacular views of be found in a luxurious hotel abutting the the entire complex can be enjoyed. course.
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Just a scant five minutes separates the > Golf Academy with trackman, swing shores of the Mar Menor sea and Roda analysis video, Puttlabb, K-Vest 3D… Golf, a golf course designed by Dave > Floodlight driving range and Thomas and which breathes the essence individual covered stands, equipped of this small Mediterranean corner in with a ample bays, putting green each of its 18 holes. The throughway and chipping green. runs smoothly alongside 6,177 metres on a comfortable undulating terrain, > Club House with a prize winning surrounded by a thick Mediterranean gastronomic restaurant. vegetation. > Beach Club. The resort also has a comprehensive offer of services for enjoying a day of unforgettable golf:
COURSE INFORMATION
Web www.rodagolf.com Designer Dave Thomas Year opened 2006 Holes 18 Ctra. F27 Los Narejos - Par 72 Address San Cayetano, s/n. 30739 Roda (San Javier) 6,177 Links distance 5,819 (+34) 968 173 093 5,244 Telephone (+34) 968 173 712 E-mail [email protected]
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Accommodation RODA GOLF & BEACH RESORT
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The Club House and surprise yourself with the proposals of our gastronomic 525 HOTEL**** Apartments and Villas restaurant. Web: www.525.es Web: www.rodagolf.com
Reservations: (+34) 968 574 760 Reservations: (+34) 968 173 712 [email protected] [email protected] In a maritime atmosphere of peace and In the heart of the golf club are the Roda tranquillity, is located the 525 Hotel, with Golf & Beach Resort apartments and villas. spacious rooms, where quality and luxury Enjoy the comfort of being at home abutting reigns supreme. Its facilities blend perfectly the golf course and take a relaxing dip in with the character of the Region, as well the outdoor pool, whilst enjoying the other as being within walking distance of the services offered by the resort. shopping area and just only 5 minutes from the Mar Menor and Roda Golf & Beach Resort.
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HACIENDA DEL ÁLAMO HACIENDA DEL ÁLAMO
Halfway between the beaches of > Golf academy with the latest “Swing Mazarrón and the city of Cartagena, Analysis” technology, two putting one finds the challenge of a golf course greens, chipping green and practice designed to for the most demanding bunker. enthusiasts to fall in love. Dave Thomas > Clubhouse with cafe, restaurant, is responsible for laceration or cutting sauna and golf shop. of the 18 holes full of excitement. Furthermore, it has complete training > Sports centres with soccer and facilities - with 6 training holes - rugby fields, tennis and padel courts, petanque, lawn, bowling... recognised as one of the most complete in Spain. > The resort also has an English pub and a sports bar. Having also a list of services to utmost enjoy the experience:
COURSE INFORMATION
Web www.clubdegolfhda.com Designer Dave Thomas Year opened 2005 Holes 18 Av. Hacienda del Álamo, 11. Par 72 Address 30320 Fuente Álamo 6,724 Telephone (+34) 968 157 236 6,375 Links distance 5,994 E-mail [email protected] 5,534
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Accommodation HACIENDA DEL ÁLAMO
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A Club House with over 2000 m2 designed for your personal enjoyment. HACIENDA DEL ÁLAMO VILLAS Web: www.clubdegolfhda.com
Reservations: (+34) 968 157 236 [email protected] The stunning views offered by this detached emblematic sites of the Region of Murcia, villa allows on to enjoy some wonderful making these apartments a unique enclave sunsets whilst partaking of the local tastes for enjoying an unforgettable stay. and flavours. Its comprehensive range of services and its proximity to the most
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GOLF ALTORREAL GOLF ALTORREAL
Located in the hills which surround > Golf academy for adults, with a > Clubhouse with cafes, restaurants, the city of Murcia is the Altorreal methodology which combines terraces, pro-shop... Golf Club, one of the most venerable technology and classicism. > Gym with yoga, sauna, physiotherapy and prestigious golf courses in the > Driving range equipped with putting areas… entire Region, thanks to the design green and approach green. requirements of Dave Thomas. The excellence of this course lies in the > Buggies, hand carts and golf variety of its 18 holes, offering a golf equipment rental service. course full of nuances for all enthusiasts. Its facilities are supplemented by a multitude of services which offer an experience full of fun to all its visitors:
COURSE INFORMATION
Web www.golfaltorreal.es Designer Dave Thomas Year opened 1994 Holes 18 Avda. del Golf, 70, Par 71 Address Urbanización Altorreal. 30506 Molina de Segura 6,171 5,925 Links distance Telephone (+34) 968 648 144 5,508 5,059 E-mail [email protected]
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Accommodation GOLF ALTORREAL
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Have a drink in the La Muralla pub, enjoy good music and very pleasant atmosphere. RINCÓN DE PEPE HOTEL**** Web: www.melia.com
Reservations: (+34) 618 017 801 [email protected] The Altorreal Golf Club offers accommodation in the Rincón de Pepe Hotel, located in the heart of Murcia, thus capping off the sporting experience with an entire gastronomic and cultural offer of the historical centre of the capital of the Region.
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LA SERENA GOLF LA SERENA GOLF
On the shore of the Mar Menor is an > Members club with changing rooms, eminently flat golf course designed pro-shop, club room, cafe, restaurant by Manuel Piñero, where the greatest and a terrace with unparalleled views difficulties for the game going hand in of the Mar Menor. hand with the famous Levantine (east) > Driving range with 25 spots, 8 wind, the water hazards located in covered, two putting green and a some of its 18 holes and desert areas wide approach green area. which require the player’s utmost concentration. Furthermore, this resort offers other facilities which make the playing experience more than satisfactory:
COURSE INFORMATION
Web www.laserenagolf.es Designer Manuel Piñero Year opened 2006 Holes 18 Avda. Príncipe Felipe, 30 Par 72 Address 30710 Los Alcázares 6,168 Telephone (+34) 968 575 576 5,884 Links distance 5,279 E-mail [email protected] 4,923
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Accommodation LA SERENA GOLF
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The beauty of the Mar Menor sunsets, SENATOR MAR MENOR GOLF&SPA SENATOR Apartments the largest salt water lagoon in Europe. RESORT**** Web: www.senatormarmenorspahotel.com Web: www.senatormarmenorspahotel.com Reservations: (+34) 968 575 576 Reservations: (+34) 968 583 060 Within the grounds of La Serena Golf, one Comfort and tranquillity is what it feels can find 174 apartments for holiday rentals, like when staying in this exclusive hotel, located in unique surroundings, next to the ideally located next to the Mar Menor Mar Menor and a step away from all the and just 5 minutes away from its beaches. facilities and services offered by a resort of Furthermore, the resort has in its facilities the highest standard. an Asian influenced spa, 3 types of different pools and areas tailored for the little ones.
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On the outskirts of the Sierra de strategically placed bunkers which Almenara, just a 10 minute drive from provide entertainment and excitement the historic city of Lorca and the at every turn, pleasant surprises magnificent beaches of Águilas, a awaiting the player on every hole. majestic golf course in the middle of Since the official opening day on nature can be found. 11 November 2011, this golf course It is the only golf course in Murcia next has hosted several tournaments, to a protected natural park, a special reinforcing its position as a favourite site where one will not only find 3,000 for professionals and amateurs alike hours of sunshine per year, but also and has similarly received wide media exceptional cultural and gastronomic coverage by the most important traditions. regional and national communication media. The par 71, 18 hole golf course designed by Dave Thomas features wide and undulating greens and COURSE INFORMATION
Web www.lorcaresort.com Designer Dave Thomas Year opened 2011 Holes 18 Autovía RM 7, Exit 17. Par 71 Address Lorca Golf Resort. 30813 Púrias - Lorca 5,613 5,217 Links distance Telephone (+34) 968 113 535 4,777 4,337 E-mail [email protected]
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The Fortress of the Sun, a thematic PUERTO JUAN Águilas de los Collados space to enjoy the history in first person. MONTIEL HOTEL**** ApartmentS Web: www.hotelpuertojuanmontiel.com Web: www.aguilasdeloscollados.com
Reservations: (+34) 968 493 493 Reservations: (+34) 968 419 100 [email protected] [email protected] In a sea of relaxation, leisure and fun in the Immersed in the Mediterranean Sea and forefront of the beach of Águilas, is located the Águilas castle merging with the bay of the Puerto Juan Montiel Hotel, which offers Calabardina, the Los Collados Resort offers a its guests exclusive facilities and an extensive wide range of tourist apartments which will list of activities that will make the holiday make the holiday unforgettable irrespective an unforgettable experience, in a privileged of the handicap. enclave of the Costa Cálida.
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19 20 21 Other Golf Courses in the Region of Murcia
15 Alfonso Legaz Pitch & Putt
18 16 Mossa Trajectum
17 Corvera
18 Sensol Golf
19 La Tercia
20 New Sierra Golf
21 La Peraleja
22 El Aguilón
22 55 A Region to discover EMBLEMATIC CITIES
The Region of Murcia invites you to wander about its cities so that you can become familiar with and understand the richness and diversity of its cultures.
You can choose from strolling through Murcia, the capital of eternal spring, to become familiar with Cartagena, a city with over 3,000 years of history or travel back in time in Lorca, also known for its extensive baroque heritage.
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The most tastiest part of the Region of Murcia is, undoubtedly, its gastronomy. Our land is a crossroads of cultures and this is demonstrated in its cuisine. Vegetables from the garden, treasures of the sea, typical dishes and an excellent sweets draw a landscape of delicious flavours. The good weather allows one to enjoy tapas in its lively squares and streets throughout the year. Here tradition coexists with the new ways of understanding cuisine. WINE ROUTES
In the Region of Murcia vines have been grown and wines elaborated since Roman times. Whites, reds and rosés of the three existing Denominations of Origin: Bullas, Jumilla and Yecla. Rich in nuances and increasingly enjoying greater prestige from among the public around the world. If you wish to discover the wines and enjoy the tourism, pucker up and come over to make any of the Wine Routes of these municipalities.
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HEALTH AND BEAUTY
If you need a break, we have many options on offer. Thehealing waters of the Region of Murcia are made available for relaxing and taking take care of yourself, via health resorts, thalassotherapy centres and spas, not forgetting the power of the Mar Menor mud baths.
61 LIVE MUSIC
The Costa Cálida is a land of festivals: flamenco, jazz, rock, pop, classical, ethnic, contemporary... throughout the year, dozens of festivals throughout the Region of Murcia offer a wide range of styles for enjoying music will all the senses. SHOPPING
Going shopping in the Region of Murcia is much more than buying. It is enjoying a leisure experience in small charming stores, in traditional markets or in shopping centres.
It’s finding what you’re looking for to fulfil your desires and to have an unforgettable memory... plus very fashionable.
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