Puerto de Mazarron

A small fishing port with plenty of beautiful unspoilt beaches and coves nearby. It has two marinas with many seafood restaurants and bars to choose from and a wide promenade walkway. The Sunday market is popular. Fresh fruit and vegetables are available at very reasonable prices and the coastline is ideal for sailing and diving.

Mar Menor Condado de Alhama Golf Resort

Mar Menor is situated a short drive away from the remarkable Mar Menor or the "little sea", being the largest natural saltwater lagoon in Europe with its natural breakwater, known as The Manga Strip. Its safe, warm (up to 30 degrees centigrade in the summer!) and shallow waters, with miles of gorgeous beaches, makes it the perfect place to swim or enjoy water sports. It's bounded by long promenades with palm trees, marinas and plenty of bars and restaurants to relax. The mud of the Mar Menor is reputedly known for its richness in minerals and has health giving properties, particularly to relieve rheumatic arthritis and skin conditions. Along the Southern Coast are more beaches to enjoy and coves for you to explore. Many of the beaches have gained the "blue flag" and are very safe for families. The clear, clean water and rocky alcoves also attracts sports enthusiasts and divers to the area.

Waterparks/Watersports

The New Water park (Terra Aqua Murcia) and Animal park (Terra Natura Murcia) provide a wonderful family day out, with something for all ages just 20 minutes from the resort. This area is known as the garden of Spain and has many national parks and areas of outstanding beauty. There is an abundance of wildlife and birds to be discovered. Murcia offers a wide choice of watersports activities to suit everyone.

The shallow waters of the Mar Menor is ideal for beginners and the Med itself is beckoning for the more experienced sailor. Windsurfers will love La Mota beach, a completely natural course for speed, taking advantage of the wind without taking any risks of the sea.. Along the coast there are extensive beaches used for diving -all situated in the Salinas Regional Park.

Also for the football fans, a new stadium at Nueva Condomina is the home of Real Murcia, top Spanish division who play the likes of Barcelona and Real Madrid. Murcia Tourist Board.

 Further information available at their website: http://www.murciaturistica.es/

Places of Interest

We have listed just a few of the many places to visit whilst staying at Condado de Alhama Golf Resort.

Los Alcazares

A typical Spanish seaside town, is situated along the Mar Menor and boasts miles of sandy beaches. Playa Manzanares and Playa De Los Narejos hold the "Blue Flag" title. Take a wander or bike ride along the 2 mile promenade and stop and relax at one of the many bars and restaurants overlooking the sea. The town has all the necessary amenities you require and new restaurants and bars are continually opening.

The Bayside, (Mixed & Varied Menu) Good quality food, very good service with a varied choice of menu from East to West option's, extremely courteous staff and a very pleasant atmosphere. Open 12:00 - 16:00 & 18:00 - Midnight Phone: 968 583 870 Website: http://www.baysidela.com/

The Run Tao Restaurant (Japanese/Thai & Vietnamese Menu) Open 12:00 - 16:00 & 18:00 - Midnight Phone: 968 582 887

The Penny Farthing (English Menu) This is an English run bar/restaurant. Phone: 968 583 385

 The Jaiper Palace Indian Restaurant This restaurant is only 5mins drive from La Torre, at Balsicas. It's typical Indian cuisine that you will find anywhere in the UK, but again be advised that this is very popular so book for Saturday evenings especially, otherwise expect to wait for a table. Open 12:00 - 15:30 & 18:00 - 23:30 Phone: 968 580 565 or 664 023 459 10% Deposit on Take-Away

 

THE SIERRA NEVADA NATIONAL PARK The Sierra Nevada National Park covers 86,208 hectares and is home to two of the Iberian Peninsula's highest mountains - the Mulhacin (3,482m) and the Veleta (3,392m). The park stretches between the provinces of Granada and Almeria. It is divided into two main areas - one that forms the high ridge of mountains clearly marked by glacial action and with little developed vegetation and the Mediterranean mountain range of less severe peaks that abound with flora and fauna of all types. The higher peaks are snow covered practically all year round and provide a much needed supply of water for the foothills below where more than 2,000 species of plants have been discovered and catalogued. Over 60 species of birds live in the sierra, not only the typical giants of the high mountains like the golden eagle and the griffin vulture, but also mountain birds like the golden oriole and the hoopoe. The easiest mammals to spot are the wild mountain goats as they hop nimbly up and down the most incredible precipices, and more patient observers will see foxes, badgers, wild cats and a great variety of snakes and lizards.

Cartagena

A historic Roman town and natural port is full of stunning architecture, with many old buildings, galleries and museums to explore. Take a guided tour on a bus around Cartagena's historic sites, including a stop at the Concepcion Castle and enjoy the views at the top of the panoramic lift. The wide promenade at the port is lined with bars and restaurants for you to relax in, or take a boat trip and sail though the city port to view the lighthouses of Navidad and Curra and the Isle of Escombreras.

San Pedro del Pinatar

A quiet tranquil village and has a beauitful long beach. Salinas y Arenales is an important wetland area, famous for its bird wildlife and in particular flamingos that gather before migrating to warmer climates. Wander along the walkways around the salt lakes which lead to beautiful dunes and sandy beaches with crystal clear waters. Adjoining San Pedro, is Lo Pagan with its therapeutic mud baths, known for its minerals known to be effective against arthritis and rheumatism.

Shopping

Dos Mares Shopping Centre Situated approx 20 minutes away and has a wide selection of shops and food court. It also has the Eroski supermarket, cinema, amusements and bowling alley. The complex is situated on exit 777 on the main AP7 dual caPolaris World.