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| Desert Springs is serenely located on a “meseta” above the dry Almanzora river valley, which sweeps down to meet the sea along a stretch of 20 kilometres of sandy beaches, the grand “Playazo” of the Almanzora region. The resort itself is based around Europe’s first and only true desert golf course and beckons all those who desire an outstanding holiday or golfing experience. |  |
Without
exception, the Almanzora has the sunniest, warmest and driest winter
of all Europe. An average 65o max winter’s day and over 3,300
hours of sunshine per year, create Europe’s only real desert
climate, ensuring that you can relax in this truly remarkable environment
year round. |
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region is famous for its clean waters and abundance of fish. It
offers a wealth of activities as well as old-fashioned shops, customs,
fiestas and many restaurants allowing you to enjoy both the cultural
lifestyle and the local cuisine, with its exceptional variety of
seafood. |
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Inspired
by the famous desert courses of Arizona & California, The Indiana
course opened in 2001 and is built to full USGA specifications.
A spectacular example of man’s creativity in harmony with
nature; its emerald green fairways are set amongst massive rocky
outcrops, arroyos and dry rivers. The contrast of the immaculate
fairways and “desert springs” with the arid landscape
of cactus, rock and flowering desert, all framed within a panorama
of landmark mountain ranges, is stunning at all times of year. |
| Over 600,000 cacti and other desert plants grow progressively more dense and troubling, the further your shot is off the fairway, culminating in the dreaded “spiked lies”, so the course is both demanding and exhilarating and offers a variety of shot making challenges to test the skill level of every player, from the beginner to professional. | |
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quality of the course is confirmed by its selection by the English
Golf Union and the Welsh Ladies Golf Union, as their “Spanish
Home” and also by the Royal Spanish Golf Federation, for whom
Desert Springs hosted the 2004 Spanish Amateur Open. Its Academy
of Golf provides practice facilities, second to none, for National
squad and County Union members. |
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The
Golf Academy |
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Overlooking
the whole resort is an outstanding thatched African style long house,
which is the evocative home of The Crocodile Club, with its swimming
pools, Jacuzzi, up and down bars, sun lawns and play areas. Open
evenings in winter and all day in summer, the Croc offers a menu
of Spanish and Thai dishes, fish, pizzas, pastas and take-away;
something for all the family. |
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El Torrente Restaurant, in the colonial style Indiana Golf Clubhouse,
offers lunch every day and fine dining most evenings. The magnificent
deck over Powder Creek Rapids gives guests a totally enchanting
view, whilst dining al fresco and relaxing to the sound of water
flowing over the cascade and into the lake. Breakfast, tapas and
a “deck menu” are also available in the Patio Andaluz
courtyard by the Santa Rosa mirror pool and the 18th green. |
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The
Crocodile Club |
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In
conclusion, Desert Springs is continually evolving to higher levels
of excellence. Their commitment is to exceed your hopes and dreams,
with a truly warm and friendly welcome and a level of service that
you would not expect this side of the great pond. Desert Springs
is different and the quality of that difference becomes apparent
from the moment you arrive. |
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