Destination Golf - July 2016 * | Page 23

The Region of Murcia is a highly valued golf region in Spain, just over 2 hours from most European main airports which enjoy yearround sunshine and a stunning coastline over 300 days of sunshine and temperatures on average of 19 degrees. The Region of Murcia is in a privileged setting within the Mediterranean basin and includes 252km of coastline, known as the ‘Costa Cálida’ or warm coast. Visitors can take their pick from numerous sandy beaches; a variety of water sports and diving locations; 22 top-quality golf courses, all within easy reach of each other; delicious culinary delights; relaxing spas; and the opportunity to explore the beautiful countryside and regional parks. Murcia includes European Top 100 ranked golf courses, luxury villas, apartments overlooking the fairways, amazing hotels with all the amenities and intense nightlife which all combine to make the Region of Murcia the best golf destination in Europe. Murcia attracts more and more golfers from all around Europe mainly because of two reasons like the high quality courses designed by stars such as Jack Nicklaus, Dave Thomas or Severiano Ballesteros, who have used their experience and passion to create thrilling courses where skill and driving power will be the protagonists of your game. La Manga La Manga Club is a sports and leisure resort, which is home to three of Europe’s finest golf courses. It has been nominated as one of the five top sports resorts in the world. Aside from having the three golf courses, it also boasts an 18-hole pitch & putt course designed by the legendary five-time major winning golfer, Severiano Ballesteros. La Manga (South) La Manga South Course was originally designed by Robert D. Putman in 1971 and subsequently remodelled by Arnold Palmer in 1992. At 6,449 meters off the white tees, the South is a top calibre championship course. Volume 3 • Issue 34 23