Oliva Nova (clubhouse behind)
Again, that’s unsurprising - when you consider the
great man’s wizardry when it came to the short
game.
The nearby sea is never spotted while you amble
and plot your way around this perfectly maintained
and gently undulating layout, but its soft breezes
most certainly determine a great deal of your
strategy.
And you won’t be found yearning for glimpses of
water as you plot your way around – the 10 lakes
dotted around the course may look pretty and
oasis-like, but they are also hungry for errant golf
balls. Steer clear of them and the perfect round of
‘holiday golf’ can really give you something to brag
about over cocktails in the 19th or at the hipster
beach bar after the game.
The stunning Oliva Nova Beach & Golf Resort calls
itself ‘the resort of experiences’, and it is very hard
to argue with that. Apart from treating yourself in
the elegant Spa, you could also choose to try your
hand at horse riding, football, tennis and paddle
tennis, a cycle through the dunes or even rugby.
(OK, rugby is not exactly the relaxation of choice
for most of us, but such is the lure of Oliva Nova
that many international rugby teams use this as an
off-season base to locate to before the rough and
tumble really starts).
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The huge complex also offers a variety of
accommodation options – from apartments,
bungalows and stylish villas to the 205-room four
star hotel overlooking the lagoon swimming pool
– and all only a short stroll in your flip-flops to the
gorgeous beach that the complex straddles.
It is no wonder the resort is hugely popular
for those tying the knot – and as I previously
mentioned it’s a match made in heaven for golfers
looking to combine their hobby – their passion -
with some serious R ‘n’ R.
Just say ‘I do’.
FURTHER READING:
La Sella Golf Resort - www.laselladenia.com
La Galiana Campo de Golf -
www.lagalianagolf.com
Oliva Nova Golf & Beach Resort -
www.olivanova.com
Riff Restaurant - www.restaurante-riff.com
Catamaran boat trips - www.mundomarino.es
Valencia Premium www.valenciapremium.com
Region of Valencia www.regionofvalencia.com
Turismo Valencia www.visitvalencia.com