The Costa Calida/Murcia region

The region of Murcia is situated on the Costa Calida (the warm coast) between Costa Blanca and Costa de Almeria. The region is easily accessible via Alicante airport (about 45 minutes) and Murcia-San Javier airport (about 15 minutes). Getting around in the region is easy by car as the area has a modern road network connecting all the major towns.

Weather in the Costa Calida is very mild, making it an ideal destination for holiday makers in both the summer & winter months. The Costa Calida and its surrounding areas are sheltered by hills & high mountains allowing for a kind of micro climate. This limits rainfall, and as a result the region enjoys sunshine for in excess of 320 days per year. The low humidity levels coupled with a mild climate, mean the WHO (World Health Organisation) have rated this part of Spain one of the healthiest climates on the planet.

The beautiful Mar Menor is separated from the Mediterranean by a strip of sand 22km long, which forms a barrier creating a shallow, warm lagoon. There are over 44km of beaches with protected bays and coves on the sides of the Mar Menor and the water is no more than 7m at its deepest point; this and the absence of tides make the Mar Menor an excellent location for all types of water sports as well as an ideal place for children. The Mar Menor’s waters warm up early in the spring and stay at a fairly consistent temperature throughout the season.

At San Pedro Del Pinatar - There is a nature reserve on the salt flats that is one of the prime areas of ecological importance in Murcia and the famous mud baths in the salt flat area are said to heal skin complaints and rheumatism. Migratory flamingos make their way to Africa via this spot each September making this an excellent location for watching a variety of migratory birds.

Los Alcazares is the nearest beach to the resort, originally a typical Spanish town. Alongside the beach is a mile long promenade. There is a large marina, excellent shops, restaurants and bars, and a new shopping mall complete with cinema. Each October, the town celebrates its municipal independence, granted in 1983, with a spectacular week long fiesta.

Murcia is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with wonderful architecture, only 15 minutes drive from La Torre. There is a stunning cathedral with year-round exhibitions, wonderful shops and tapas bars, and even a casino.

Cartagena was founded by the Carthargenians in 227 BC - Hannibal’s capital city on the Iberian Peninsula. The narrow streets of the old town were built around the ruined 13th century cathedral and there are several sites of historical interest including the remains of the Roman road, an old Roman theatre, and an ancient lighthouse of Moorish origins.

La Torre Golf Resort / Polaris World / La Torre area

La Torre Golf Resort is the 2nd of the Polaris World developments and is located near Torre Pacheco in the Murcia region of South East Spain. The resort is approximately 15 minutes from the capital city of Murcia and 15 minutes from the beaches of the Mar Menor.

La Torre has a very well planned layout with large avenues flanked by the most varied vegetation. The 'Florida Style' homes are spread around a splendid 18-hole golf course designed by Jack Nicklaus and situated within an enclosed perimeter with 24 Hour security providing “Total Peace of Mind”.

Being one of the seven golf courses that make up the Nicklaus Golf Trail, the 18 hole course at La Torre has 4 sets of tees and a par of 68. It features over 5 hectares of bunkers, and has 3 large lakes. The greens are quite fast! As with all the Polaris World golf courses, they are designed to be enjoyed by both beginners as well as being more challenging for experienced players. There is also a great practice range with a bustling clubhouse and golf pro shop.

However, if golf is not everyone’s thing, there are other things to do within the area, e.g. shopping, sightseeing, walking, fishing and a whole lot more.... You can be almost anywhere within the region within an hour, from rural inland, city centre or by the sea. .. Murcia and Cartagena now boast some of the best out of town shopping experiences with the area. If it’s a bargain you want you can catch a market 7 days a week within the area, sampling some of the superb fresh fruit and veg which are grown direct from the region of Murcia.

There are many sporting activities you can enjoy from golf, tennis, all watersports, fishing, horse riding, quad biking, go-karts, scuba diving and loads more.... If a water fun park is a key feature of your holiday you won’t be disappointed as there are two within 30 minutes drive of La Torre as well as a new zoo which opened in the Summer of 2007. Boat trips are also available form San Javier and a daily passenger ferry runs regularly between San Javier and the La Manga strip for less than 5 euros per person.

If wine is your thing there are 2 well known wine regions within Murcia, firstly there is Jumilla and then there’s Bullas. Both of which have many bodegas where you can go and sample some of the local wines and you can even treat yourself to a bottle to take home (wine prices vary, but you can get a qood bottle for as little as 2 euros).

As well as the bars and restaurants located on La Torre Resort, there are plenty of restaurants & bars in the area: Jaipur Palace Indian Restaurant is 5 minutes drive from La Torre and is recommended. Los Alcazares is a 15 minute drive and also has a number of restaurants offering a wide range of cuisines & local Spanish food. But if you don’t want to eat out every night, the supermarket is well stocked and can cater for your needs.
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La Torre Golf Resort, Holiday Apartment to rent - Spain