The Area
La Torre Golf resort is situated within the region of Murcia and is 20 minutes drive from the Costa Calida beaches which boast some of the best beaches in the area. The region is easily accessed via Alicante Airport (about 50 minutes drive) and Murcia-San Javier Airport (about 15 minutes drive). There is a superb road network in the region connecting all the major towns and villages. The Mar Menor is a popular destination for all ages with the beautiful sandy beach of the Mar Menor lagoon over looking the La Manga strip. The Mar Menor (Small Sea) is a huge salt water lagoon, separated from the Mediterranean Sea by a strip of sand 22km long which forms a barrier creating a calm shallow and safe place to swim with warm water temperatures well into the autumn months, This area is a perfect location for the wide range of water sports you will find on offer including jet skiing, sailing, wind surfing, snorkelling, diving, fishing and much more,
Other beautiful sandy beaches include Los Alcazares with a large marina and an extensive promenade where you can enjoy cycling, jogging or a relaxing stroll. You will also find excellent shops, bars and restaurants catering for all tastes.
Nearby San Pedro Del Pinatar has a nature reserve on the salt flats and is one of the prime areas of ecological importance in Murcia, 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 it an excellent location for watching a variety of migratory birds.
There are wonderful shopping facilities very close to hand. Historic Murcia is a vibrant cosmopolitan city with it’s stunning cathedral, fabulous shops, tapas bars, restaurants and a Casino, and is only a 20 minute drive away. The Roman Port of Cartagena, again a very short drive away, founded by the Carthargenians in 227 BC. Narrow streets full of the character of the old town with a 13th century cathedral and steeped in a wealth of history.. The relaxing Port is the place to wind down over lunch with a coffee, or even a glass of wine, and also offers boat trips along the stunning coast. Locally at San Javier is the Dos Mares Shopping Mall which includes 10 pin bowling, cinema and food ! If you are after a bargain there are typically Spanish markets 7 days a week within the area, offering superb fresh fruit and veg which are grown locally in the region of Murcia.