The region of Murcia has an extensive selection of golf resorts available if you are looking to play golf in Spain. Situated on the northeast coast of Spain, the climate is perfect for golf matched by the range of good quality golf courses. Golf in Murcia offers good value for money too, along with a rich history with the famous Nicklaus Golf Trail of courses to play as well as the extensive La Manga Club. Murcia provides golf groups with a wealth of courses to choose from, see our recommendations of the top golf courses in Murcia.
For more information on golf resorts in Murcia, see the list of hand-picked golf breaks below:
Murcia has a stunning offering of impressive courses, along with some fantastic resorts, we often recommend a golf trip to Murcia for our customers. Over twenty courses are located in this small region in Southern Spain. The most well-known resort La Manga Club, which is home to three championship quality golf courses. The resort offers a range of accommodation and sports facilities; and is roughly the size of Monaco, so it should provide enough space to relax on your golf holiday. The region also allows golfers to test their skills on the challenging Nicklaus Trail golf courses.
Guests can play from the 6 Nicklaus designed courses from La Torre, Saurines, Mar Menor, El Valle, Hacienda Riquelme and the individually designed Alhama Signature course. When you are visiting Murcia, away from golf, visitors must sample tapas and local seafood in the restaurants and bars. There is culture on offer too, the ancient towns of Cartagena and Alhama offer ruins and churches to investigate. Cartagena has a rich Roman history with baths and theatre to explore, along with multiple museums and a working port. Murcia has a lot to offer golfers; impressive weather, choice of golf courses, stunning resorts and a sense of history & culture.
The ever-popular Murcia region of Spain is the perfect spot for a golf holiday with a plethora of golf courses within easy reach. The area is of fantastic value and has one of the best climates in Europe for playing golf. Out top recommendation for first-time visitors to the region is to try out the offering at Mar Menor Resort which enables you to play from 7 courses on the famous Nicklaus Trail. The 3 top courses at La Manga is also an excellent destination for your next golf trip. Flights are available to San Javier and Alicante from most UK Airports. With Excellent nightlife in the Coastal towns of Los Alcazares and Cartagena, Murcia is a fantastic base for any Golf trip. This region boasts over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year, and the warm waters of two seas bathe its coastline. Its coast is known as the Costa Cálida (the balmy coast). It is home to endless beaches and small coves. It is straightforward to get to from most UK Airports, and most fly direct to the newly opened RMU, Región de Murcia International Airport.
Doubletree by Hilton La Torre Golf & Spa - The Doubletree by Hilton sits at the heart of the La Torre Golf Course with spectacular lake views.
Hacienda Golf & Spa Hotel - Situated at the heart of the Costa Calida just a 20 minutes drive from the beaches of Mar Menor. Ideal for a golf break, playing areas top courses.
Hotel 525 - the perfect location in Los Alcázares, with varied and lively nightlife situated in the heart of the vibrant Nerjos square.
The Hotel Juan Montiel Hotel - located adjacent to the Aguila Marina with direct access to the Playa Aguila. This four-star golf holiday hotel is a popular modern hotel with great three-star prices.
La Manga Las Lomas Village - This golf resort in Murcia, built in an Andalucian style, provides 3 on-site courses plus world-class sports and leisure facilities for all the family and any golfer seeking quality golf holidays in Spain with bucket list courses.
Residences at Mar Menor - The Residences at Mar Menor Golf Resort apartments are characterised by their private balconies with views over the golf course or the pool. Stay here and play the "Nicklaus Trail"
Our knowledgeable and helpful team will walk you through the planning process. Having visited the area extensively, they can recommend several options for your golf break and tailor a holiday just for you. We will then seamlessly hand you over to a dedicated holiday manager who will take care of things right up until the first tee.
The best times to visit are April-June and September-November which allows for good weather and superb course conditions. However, there are some really good value deals to be found in the low season too. Murcia features as one of our Top 6 European Winter Destinations to Play Golf. This region boasts over 3,000 hours of sunshine a year which is perfect for an out of season golf trip. Its coastline is bathed by the warm waters of the Mediterranean. There are endless sandy beaches and small coves which are popular in summer.
You will find the bulk of the top golf courses in Murcia outside the city and spread across the region, from the town toward the coast. Starting in the city of Murcia and working your way out towards the Mediterranean, you will find a wealth of golf course along the RM-19 road, which leads out to the coast. Here you will find another significant grouping of golf courses. Continuing south along the coast and taking the RM-12, you will head to towards the world-famous La Manga Resort. Located on the far west, close to Cartagena, and is a superb region for a golf holiday in Murcia.
You can use two airports to get to the region: Alicante is within an hour’s transfer and will offer you the most choice for flights from the UK. The closest airport for most resorts is Corvera Region de Murcia. Around a 20-minute drive from La Manga Club. Easyjet, Ryanair, and Jet2 all cover San Javier from various airports across the UK. As a guide, flights from London are 2.5 hours. When considering a Murcia golf break, as always you get the best golf package deals the earlier you book with flights. We have some fantastic early booking discounts on our resorts – so contact our team who are happy to advise.
Murcia has a great year-round micro-climate however the most popular times for golfers to hit the first tee would be from March-May and September-November. Although playing golf all year round is certainly an option and the winter months of January and February provides excellent value for money.
Although its relatively small scale, Murcia City has a lively bar and club scene. The main reason for its buoyant atmosphere is the student population in the areas surrounding the university, but the old town still has a fair share of trendy hot spots. Although the Golf Resorts tend to be closer to the vibrant town of Los Alcazares, which in addition to its great variety of bars and restaurants is very much home now for an established community of ex-pats.
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Whilst in the region a visit to the capital city of Murcia is called for, with its fantastic architecture, whilst there a visit to the Cathedral de Santa Maria is recommended. The Tapas Tour in Cartagena is another popular activity. If you enjoy swimming and scuba diving then the popular nature reserve of Cape Palos is ideal and is dotted with reefs, caves and sunken boats.
There are 16 golf courses to choose from here.
The Euro is the currency used here.
