What do you look for when you go on a golf holiday?

Quality golf courses?
Luxury accommodation?
Fantastic weather?
Things to do away from the course?
Affordability?

Introducing Murcia, a beautiful region in South East Spain that offers visiting golfers all of the above.

Don’t believe me?

Read on and see for yourself…

Golf in Murcia

With 21 courses across its 30 mile radius, Murcia is well established as one of Spain’s best golfing regions, which is quite a statement considering just a few miles west is the famous Andalucia. But before we get into the brilliant golf courses that this brilliant region has to offer, lets quickly touch on the weather in Murcia…

The best time to go is between May and October, where the temperatures are high and the sun is shining, but if you have a busy summer and instead are looking for some winter sun then don’t fret. Murcia receives sunshine on more than 300 days of the year, even in December golf is definitely playable…

La Manga

The pick of the bunch in Murcia is undoubtedly La Manga; with three championship courses at the resort, golfers will experience exciting layouts from renowned designers Robert Dean Putman, Dave Thomas and golfing legend Arnold Palmer, who redesigned the South course some time after it originally opened.

So, we know that La Manga has some serious golfing pedigree, but what makes it one of Spain’s best golfing resort? Well, while the golf is the main attraction, the resort is completed by two top-class accommodation options.

La Manga Club Principe Felipe

This five star hotel oozes luxury from head to toe and is perfect for visiting golfers who is looking to enjoy elegant, contemporary guest rooms, state-of-the-art facilities and of course panoramic views of the golf course.

Featured offer: 3 Nights, B&B, 3 Rounds – £259pp

La Manga Las Lomas Village

The alternative to staying in the hotel is the unique Las Lomas Village, where four star accommodation is available. For large groups of golfers, the popular choice is to stay self catering, especially with a supermarket on-site as well as many other facilities such as tennis courts and a wellness centre.

Featured offer: 3 Nights, B&B, 3 Rounds – £189pp

Jack Nicklaus Golf Trail

Jack Nicklaus is one of the best golfers of all time, having won 73 times on the PGA Tour with no less than 18 major championship victories. If that isn’t enough, while the Golden Bear was busy winning, he was also busy giving input into course designs, up to as much as 40 years ago.

His experience, knowledge and expertise were poured into every course that Nicklaus worked on and six of his best reside in Murcia, all within driving distance of each other and offering distinctly different challenges…

What to do in Murcia?

Relax at Mar Menor Beach

If you’re to enjoy the 3000 hours of sunshine, you can’t spend them all on the golf course…well, you probably shouldn’t. This beach is the most popular in Murcia and is on a stretch of typical Spanish bars and restaurants, keeping it busy throughout the year. While great for relaxing, the Mar Menor beach is also a great place to enjoy some water sports including windsurfing and paddle boarding.

Visit the Cathedral de Santa Maria

Synonymous with the beautiful historic buildings throughout the region, the Cathedral de Santa Maria is one of the most impressive structures in all of Spain. Visually stunning from the outside, visitors will be able to take in the local culture at the museum which is located indoors; a great stop for anyone willing to learn about Murcia.

So we’ve covered the golf, accommodation, weather, sights to see and even included some of our best prices for trips to Murcia…believe me now?

If you want to book a golf holiday to Murcia then simply call 0800 043 6644 or visit yourgolftravel.com