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The Resort
La Torre is the second of the prestigious Polaris World Resorts and is only a short 10 minute drive to the Mar Menor Golf Resort. The resort offers wonderful communal swimming pools, childrens play areas and two tennis courts with coaching sessions available.This amazing resort boasts an 18 hole NICKLAUS DESIGN golf course, and a magnificent town centre offering a wide selection of amentities, including,an Italian Restaurant, Tapas bar, Irish Pub, Hair & Beauty Salon, and Polaris World Travel Centre.
Also on the resort you will find 4*Crown Plaza hotel which is located in the heart of the resort with 200 rooms on 5 floors, with a fitness centre and spa.
The conference centre with a capacity of 1200, is the ideal location for a business meeting or a lavish wedding with a splendid backdrop of the boating lake and the golf course.The 2.000m2 Supermarket with home delivery service, stocks a wide range of top brands catering for all nationalities and is open until 8pm each night.
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In fact on La Torre you will find everything you could possibly need without having to leave the resort.
Facilities
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La Encina (Club House)
A buffet style resturant of meat fish and much more approx price of 29Euros ( not including drinks) overlooks the golf course just perfect for that special night out.
Pinos Bar
Upstairs in the club house and open 12.00 to 2.00 each day has light snacks available, pool table, darts and a live varied entertainment program weekly.
Wood House Bar
Another comfortable bar to choose from which also overlooks the golf course and offers a wide selection of drinks and snacks.
The Clover Irish Bar
The authentic sports pub is ideal for relaxing and tasting a wide selection of excellent beers from around the world whilst watching live sport on plasma screens or just enjoy the music and hors d’oeuvres.
El Roble (Tapas bar)
An inviting venue to welcome you to a taste of Spain and enjoy Tapas in comfortable surroundings.
La Arcacia
This modern Itialian Restaurant has favorites such as pizza and pasta plus other gastronomic delights for all the family.
El Avellano
Why not finish the evening with a refreshing delicious ice cream dessert.
The Region
Murcia has an enviable climate - over 300 days of sunshine a year, with an average temperature of 21 degrees, ranging from 12 degrees in the winter to 25 degrees in the summer and minimal rain. Ideal for holidays and golf throughout the year! Airports
Murcia is the closest airport, only 15 minutes drive away and taxis are readily available. Alicante is approximately 60 minutes drive away. There are a number of low budget airlines flying from all major airports to Murcia and Alicante including: Bmi baby, Easyjet, Flybe, Monarch, Ryanair, Avro, Jet2 and Thompsonfly.
Car Hire
There are many reasonable car hire firms located at both airports including www.polarisworld.com and www.carjet.com.
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Beaches
La Torre Golf Resort is situated 20 minutes drive away from the coast and the remarkable Mar Menor or the 'little sea', being the largest natural saltwater lagoon in Europe, with its natural breakwater, known as Le Manga Strip. Its safe warm (up to 30 degrees centigrade in the summer!) and shallow waters, with miles of gorgeous beaches, makes it the perfect place to swim or enjoy water sports. It is bounded by long promenades with palm trees, marinas and plenty of bars and restaurants to relax in. The mud of the Mar Menor is reputedly known for its richness in minerals and has health giving properties, particularly to relieve rheumatic arthritis and skin conditions.
Along the Southern Coast are more beaches to enjoy and coves for you to explore. Many of the beaches have gained the 'blue flag' and are very safe for families. The clear, clean water and rocky alcoves also attracts sports enthusiasts and divers to the area. |
Watersports
Murcia offers a wide choice of watersports activities to suit everyone. The shallow waters of the Mar Menor are ideal for beginners and the Med itself is beckoning for the more experienced sailor. Windsurfers will love La Mota beach, a completely natural course for speed, taking advantage of the wind without taking any risks of the sea. Along the coast there are extensive beaches used for diving - all situated in the Salinas Regional Park.
Murcia Tourist Board
Further information available at their website: www.murciaturistica.es
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Places of Interest
We have listed just a few of the many places to visit whilst staying at La Torre Golf Resort.
Los Alcazares (15 mins away)
A typical Spanish seaside town, is situated along the Mar Menor and boasts miles of sandy beaches. Playa Manzanares and Playa De Los Narejos hold the 'Blue Flag' title. Take a wander or bike ride along the 2 mile promenade and stop and relax at one of the many bars and restaurants overlooking the sea. The town has all the necessary amenities you require and new restaurants and bars are continually opening.
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Cartagena
A historic Roman town and natural port is full of stunning architecture, with many old buildings, galleries and museums to explore. Take a guided tour on a bus around Cartagena's historic sites, including a stop at the Concepcion Castle and enjoy the views at the top of the panoramic lift. The wide promenade at the port is lined with bars and restaurants for you to relax in, or take a boat trip and sail though the city port to view the lighthouses of Navidad and Curra and the Isle of Escombreras.
San Pedro del Pinatar
A quiet tranquil village and has a beauitful long beach. Salinas y Arenales is an important wetland area, famous for its bird wildlife and in particular flamingos that gather before migrating to warmer climates. Wander along the walkways around the salt lakes which lead to beautiful dunes and sandy beaches with crystal clear waters. Adjoining San Pedro, is Lo Pagan with its therapeutic mud baths, known for its minerals known to be effective against arthritis and rheumatism.
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Puerto de Mazzaron
A small fishing port with plenty of unspoilt beaches and coves nearby. It has a small marina with many seafood restaurants and bars to choose from. The Sunday Market is a popular tourist attraction. This coastline is popular for sailing and diving. |
Shopping
Dos Mares Shopping Centre ~ situated approx 20 minutes away and has a wide selection of shops and food court. It also has the Eroski supermarket, cinema, amusements and bowling alley. The complex is situated on exit 777 on the main AP7 dual carriage way.
Cartagena ~ situated approx 30 minutes away, has a large Carrefour supermarket, high street brand shops and an El Corte Ingles department store.
Murcia City~ situated approx 30 minutes away, also has a large El Corte Ingles department store plus numerous boutiques and exclusive shops.
Murcia ~ Nueva Condiminium Shopping Centre is a new indoor shopping mall located over two floors with a wide range of high street brands including Zara, Mango, H & M plus has a selection of restaurants, cafes and bars.
Murcia ~Thader Shopping Centre - again an excellent shopping centre with numerous individual shops, restaurants, supermarket and opposite a very large Ikea Store.
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Markets
Monday – San Pedro del Pinatar Caravac de la Cruz
Tuesday – Alicante Jumilla Los Alcazares Molina de Segura
Wednesday – Cartegena Alcantarilla Cieza Totana Yelca Santiago de la Ribera
Thursday – Murcia (2) Lorca San Janvier Alicate
Friday – Cartagena El Agar
Saturday – Alicante Aguilas Molina de Segura Torre
Sunday – Capo de Palace
The Golf
The La Torre golf course is the second Jack Nicklaus project within Polaris World to be released. The golf course is set against a back drop of white washed properties and imposing yet magical palms and with over 55 hectors of sculpted bunkers you had better bring your imagination and you’re sand wedge.
This strategic palm and water style course will most certainly keep you enthralled and on you’re toes. With 5 island greens and 3 impressive lakes this immaculately maintained green white and blue oasis will impress even the most well traveled competitor.
THE FRONT 9
The first tee is situated in front of the extraordinary Club House and Town Centre and will gently eases you into a false sense of security. A 3 wood and a short iron will be sufficient for most players’s to reach a sublimely straight forward 1st hole, however the test really begins as you aboard the 2nd tee. Holes 2 through to 8 unfold before you with attractive simplicity, however before finishing the first 9 holes there is one contest still to face. The par 3 9th with its island green will claim many a player’s hopes of an era free front 9.
THE BACK 9
As you drive at number 10 you know the back 9 means business and none more so than the 200 meters par 3 on the 11th. Again this island green will have you breathing deep and hopefully not reaching for a provisional. The 12th is clear cut birdie chance par 5 followed 2 calculated par 4’s. If you are lucky enough to be carrying a lead into the last 3 holes look out. The 16th is a risk and reward hole surrounded by aqua and unless you find the green at 17 a bogie or worse will most probably follow. The 18th hole is a friendly finish, none the less the fairway is paramount from the tee as the green is heavily undulated and surround by a bunker that wouldn’t look out of place next to the ocean.
Jack planned La Torre to offer resort style high thrills golf, with much to discuss after the round is over. If you’re looking for a test of both your golf and your mind La Torre Golf will leave you elated!!
Golf Course Rating: 8/10
Polaris World and Nicklaus Design have together created the Nicklaus Golf Trail, which, once completed, will offer 9 Nicklaus Design golf courses located within a 25km radius, forming without doubt the best golf offer in Europe.
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