Frontline Apartment on La Torre Golf Resort, Murcia, Costa Calida (Murcia), Spain

This 2 bedroom luxury penthouse apartment on the 5* La Torre Golf Resort, overlooking the 2nd fairway of the 18 hole Par 68 Jack Nicklaus designed golf course. Furnished to an extremely high standard; this contemporary style penthouse benefits from full air conditioning and central heating. The penthouse sleeps 4/6 with a double sofa bed in the lounge, which boasts a 40" flat screen TV, with full English channels, DVD, Wireless Internet Access, ipod docking station and hi-fi system. The outside terrace has both covered and open area, with BBQ, sun loungers and dining for 6, where you can relax and enjoy the fantastic views to the golf course, clubhouse and lake which are located just a 5 minute walk away, along with the 5 star Intercontinental Hotel, supermarket, town centre, a selection of restaurants, bars and hairdressers. Situated just 15 minutes from San Javier (MJV) airport or 50 minutes from Alicante. The resort is only 20 minutes from the stunning beaches of the Costa Calida.

The Costa Calida/Murcia Region:

The Costa Calida stretches 250km from the beach at El Mojon, to La Carolina beach in Aguilas, and is shared by two seas - Mar Menor and the Mediterranean. Spain's "warm coast", with over 320 days of sunshine per year. It's warm temperature (annual average 21 degees centigrade) and low rainfall, makes it suitable for holidays all year round.
The province of Murcia lies south of Alicante and stretches inland to Albacete and south to Almeria.
Murcia the capital, stands on the banks of the River Segura, a modern city which conserves its traditional roots, with its impressive architecture and baroque art.
There is so much to see and all of it is within easy walking distance, you can wander at leisure around the pedestrianised maze of narrow streets and squares, shops, parks and museums. Places of interest include: Catedral de Santa Maria, with its great tower and north facade of the cathedral. 19th Century Casino which has provided the venue for many social events. Museo Arqueologico(archaeological Museum) traces the areas history and Centro Regional De Artesania (regional Crafts centre).

Mar menor is a huge salt water lagoon-separated from the Mediterranean by the La Manga strip. The waters of Mar Menor are a maximum depth of seven metres, and are warm throughout the year.

La Manga - The strip of land separating the warmer waters of the Mar Menor from the Mediterranean is 21 kilometers long and between 500 and 1200 metres wide, with beaches on both sides, pure crystal waters is a solid strip of hotels, shops restaurant, bars, golf and a great setting for sailing and diving.

Cartagena
Surrounded by five hills, Cartagena is a historic Roman town and natural port.
places to visit include the Museo Arqueologico Municipal and Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Maritima- with many underwater shipwreck finds.
the old town is enclosed by a wall with 8 gates 'Muralla del Mar' has wonderful old fashioned shops, bars and restaurants.

Beaches and Water Sports
Costa Calida has outstanding beaches, many have been awarded the Blue Flag. With soft sand and glassy-clear water, coupled with the warm waters from the Mar Menor - the salinity provides buoyancy, so is said to be one of the safest places to swim, ideal for children and for the extensive water sports that are on offer in this area.

Water Parks and Animal Park
Terra Mitica Water Park - Benidorm
Aqualandia Water park - Benidorm
Terra Aqua Water Park - Murcia
Terra Natura Animal park - Murcia

Nature
A wide range of natural parks can be found in the Murcia area,
Sierra Espuna is one of Spains renowned natural parks, a wilderness area of dramatic peaks and pine forests, with an abundance of wildlife and birds to discover- offering scenic drives, climbing, cycling and walking.
Other local natural parks include El Valle Natural Park and Guardamar National Park.

Shopping
The cities of Murcia and Cartagena both have excellent shopping facilities

Dos Mares shopping mall is located in San Javier - just 20 minutes from La Torre, which includes 10 pin bowling, Cinema and food hall.
Nueva Condimina- a recently opened shopping mall with over 200 shops, restaurants, 10 pin bowling and a cinema, this is located just 20 minutes from La Torre towards Cartagena.

Swimming, Tennis, Cycling, Walking, Horse riding, Mountain biking, Wind surfing, Sailing, Scuba diving, Snorkelling, Waterskiing, Go-karting, Water park, Fishing

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