Golf
The sun soaked region of Murcia is one of the most popular destinations for golf in Spain and it's easy to see why with outstanding golf courses located in all directions from the luxurious El Convento.
El Convento is available to accomodate a large group (of up to 12 people) who are after an impressive and luxury villa to spend their time when not playing golf.
Besides the excellent home course at Real Club De Golf Campoamor, there are several others just a short drive away.
Las Ramblas Golf Club, which is just next to Campoamor and Villamartin, was the venue of the Mediterranean Championship, won by Jose Maria Olazabal, is just 15 minutes by car.
The newest course in the area is Las Colinas, which is also only 15 minutes away. Within a year of opening it has been voted as one of the top 50 courses in Europe and is already established in the top 100 best courses in the world.
A list of courses, along with their phone numbers and websites for booking tee times, is available below.
There are a vast number of courses available in the area and you will understand why the Southern Costa Blanca region is also known as Costa del Golf.
Real Club De Golf Campoamor
The Real Club De Golf Campoamor course is conveniently located in a unique environment right in the heart of the Costa Blanca. Real Club De Golf Campoamor is something really special for golfers. It is the nearest course to El Convento and offers an impressive course which winds its way through two connected valleys, and the wide and manicured fairways offer a fair challenege to players of all abilities. Its privileged location barely 3km from the beach and over 130m above sea level gives you a favourable gentle sea breeze and a beautiful view of the Mediterranean coast.
Holes - 18
Par - 72
Length - 7,145yd 5,945yd
Real Club De Golf Campoamor Tel: +34 96-532-13-66
La Finca Golf
La Finca Golf course is one of the best courses in Spain. It was designed by Pepe Gancedo, who was one of the best amatuer golf players in the history of Spain. La Finca offers wide and generous fairways with spectacular and unique greens, giving facilities the use of the driver whatever handicap the player. A lengthy course with plenty of water hazards that will require a wide arrary of golfing shots to master. La Finca is often praised for its beauty with numerous waterfalls that adds to a lake and an already magnificent landscape.that makes the game exciting as well as challenging
Holes - 18
Par - 72
Length - 6,993yd 5,918yd
La Finca Golf Tel: +34 96-672-90-55
Villamartin Golf Club
Villamartin Golf course is one of the most established courses in Valencia's community. Its extraordinary design and unmatched setting undoubtably makes this course one of the best golf courses in Spain. It has a well-rooted and mature vegetation of over 40 years provides a beautiful backdrop as the course is built into the stunning landscape of Mediterranean pines.
The large and generous greens are kept in impeccable conditions and contain varying slopes that are sure to test the golf skills of every player. Be prepared to use all 14 clubs as there are many water hazards which need to be avoided to maintain a good score in roasting summer temperatures.
Holes - 18
Par - 72
Length - 6,211yd 5,207yd
Villamartin Golf Club Tel: +34 96-676-51-70
Golf Las Ramblas De Campoamor
Las Ramblas was also designed by Pepe Gancedo and the course is built into a beautiful landscape of Mediterranean pines and natural rabines. The holes
The greens are large and generous with fast and gentle slopes
Actor, Liam Neeson left his mark on the Las Ramblas course while filming Taken 3.
Holes - 18
Par - 72
Length - 6,211yd 5,207yd
Golf Las Ramblas De Campoamor Tel: +34 96-677-47-28
