|
Golf
in Murcia
This particular region of Spain has rather a lot going for it. It
has a warm climate and boasts plenty hours of sunshine, striking
scenery all around and has the beaches of the Costa Calida and Costa
Blanca not too far away.
 Murcia
is the capital of the province with the same name and offers magnificent
shopping opportunities, superb culture and diverse cuisine. The
region also contains the happening holiday resort of Alicante if
you fancy something a little more upbeat.
The royal and ancient game, however, is
another great pull for visitors to this part of Spain and with a handful of courses,
including some of Europe's most famous, it is a region that goes about its golfing
business to a phenomenal degree of success.
La Manga, which lies between
Murcia and Alicante, is certainly one of the world's great golfing resorts with
three magnificent courses that are open all year.
The South Course was originally designed by Robert Putman and modified
in 1992 by Arnold Palmer. A classic, long championship course that
is located in the centre of the valley, it has been the venue for
many major professional tournaments. The North Course has recently
been refurbished to enhance the already superb championship course
that requires accuracy rather than length of the tee. The greens
have been rebuilt to USGA standards to compete with the finest courses
in the world; the two tiered challenging fifth green being a typical
example.
 Although
La Manga will garner much of your attention there are a few other
hideouts that deserve special praise. Altorreal is just a short
drive from the capital while the Torrepacheco course, a neat little
nine-hole delight, is yet another that basks in scenic glory.
To organise your trip to Murcia, simply click on one of the tour
operators on this side of this page.
|
English Golf Courses 
