Why La Torre?:
La Torre Golf Resort offers a 5 Star Intercontinental hotel & spa, along with a challenging 18-hole golf course, 12 communal swimming pools, tree-lined avenues and landscaped gardens, restaurants, bars including a golf bar/snack bar, internet access, a large, well-stocked supermarket, health centre, a hospital, playgrounds and school. Close to the beach, the resort is ideal for golf and cycling enthusiasts. The resort also offers 24-hour security and friendly English-speaking staff. Whether you’re planning a relaxing family holiday, romantic break or golfing trip La Torre is the resort for you!
La Torre Golf Resort has a luxurious Club House, Pro Shop and superb practice facilities. Facilities at the resort include a 5 Star Intercontinental hotel & spa, along with a challenging 18-hole golf course, plenty of communal swimming pools, a waterside town with restaurants and bars, tennis courts, bike hire, internet access, a large well stocked supermarket, and playgrounds.
Beaches and Local Activities:
For the beach lover there are plenty to choose from and all are easily accessible by car. Mar Menor - a blue flagged beach which is extensive in size and 20 min away is ideal for families as the water is calm, warm and shallow. Walking is also popular along the 7 mile beach promenade. It is also ideal for water sports, including sailing, swimming and windsurfing. Los Alcazares has many restaurants, bars and play areas 15 mins away. Murcia is fantastic for walking, cycling, golf, hiding, mountain bike cycling and horse riding. Cartagena harbour/town full of history and beauty - 25 min. New, exciting water park in Aquapolis in Torrevieja - 30 min. A local shopping complex called 'Dos Mares' with an enormous supermarket, many restaurants and a cinema is 20 minutes' drive away. Murcia the capital and two large shopping complexes and a new water / safari park are also 20 minutes away.
Costa Calida and Murcia:
The Costa Calida is situated in the southeast of Spain. To the north lies the Costa Blanca and to the south lies the Costa de Almeria. Translating as the 'Warm Coast' Costa Calida forms the coastline of the Murcia region. Well known for its mild climate, it enjoys sunshine for in excess of 320 days per year, more than any other in region in Spain. The sun is at its hottest during the summer months, with temperatures rarely falling below 30°C (86°F). Winters are typically very mild with averages hovering around 18°C (64°F). The Costa Calida/Murcia area is reputed to have one of the most pleasant climates in the world - according to the World Health Organisation. There are so many reasons for coming to this area and many people who come as holiday makers eventually return to live here. The Murcia region is one of Spain's & Europe's best kept secrets. An unspoiled area with 250km of beaches along the shores of 2 seas: the Mediterranean and the Mar Menor.
Golf:
This superb 18 hole Jack Nicklaus designed golf course attracts golfers from all over. Staying on La Torre means you can also play quality golf on 3 other superb courses in close proximity for reduced green fees with transportation provided in a warm climate both in the summer and winter months. The Jack Nicklaus Trail which includes La Torre , El Valle, Mar Menor and Hacienda Riquelme golf courses. It is fast becoming one of the most prestigious trails to complete and has been described as the best golf course in Murcia. Golf lessons can be purchased and there is Club house and bar for you to use. With the numerous golf courses being constructed in the region, it is being hotly tipped as taking over from the Costa Del Sol as Europe’s leading golf area.
