Things To Do
If you become fed up with chilling by the pool or the beach then there are plenty of things to do in and around Almoradi for both children and adults.
There is a zoo located in the town of Elche, which is famous as being the shoe capital of the Costa Blanca. Elche is also and renowned for it’s ‘Palmeral’ - the most extensive orchard of palm trees in Europe.
There are several high standard golf clubs within close proximity to Almoradi including
Rojales, Algorfa, Villa Martin, Orihuela and Campoamar - see separate Golf section for further details.
Nightlife – The bars and restaurants in Almoradi are open into the early hours but if you are looking to dance the night away perhaps you could try Torrevieja. With it’s casino and many night clubs some of which do not open until midnight through until nine o clock in the morning!!
Torrevieja also has a funfair and the Carrefour hypermarket with its fantastic seafood counter is located in the town
There are regular buses to both Guardamar Del Segura & Torrevieja resorts but a car would be recommended to discover the many quieter beaches in the vicinity. The historic town of Murcia is less than 30 minutes drive away with it’s lovely old buildings and of course cosmopolitan Alicante is just to the North of the town.
As well as outdoor areas in Almoradi, there is a water park at Ciudad Quesada,& Pola Park Theme Park at Santa Pola.
Golf
There are several challenging & beautiful golf courses in very close proximity to the apartment - here are just a few:
Villamartin - "one of the best (golf) courses in Spain, probably the best in this region and also hosted the Spanish Open" Fore! magazine, January 2000.
Villamartin - "Relish your time in this millionaires playground. Why you should play. The place oozes class as soon as you wander through the entrance gardens complete with fountain and statue of an angelic lady golfer. You won't be disappointed by the 6037 metre, par 72 course either. There are some great holes and plenty of expensive eye-catching mansions on the courses perimeter. You'll love it. Wish you were here?
Best bit. A difficult one as there's such a healthy choice but the 303 metre par four 7th, a downhill dogleg right to a green surrounded by cork trees, takes some beating. There's a gem of a finale too- an elevated tee where you drive over yet more trees, the hole turning abruptly left and the fairway looking wafer-thin from your position up in the clouds. Well, almost." Today's Golfer magazine, January 2001
Las Ramblas - " the incredible water hazards - the ramblas - which make this ( golf ) course different from others in the area". FORE! magazine, January 2000
Las Ramblas - "take plenty of balls. You'll need them.
Why you should play. It's an outstanding, undulating course in a dramatic, contrasting landscape. One minute you're trying to steer clear of trees and shrubbery and the next you're battling to avoid barren rock outcrops. Be warned it's a battle you might well lose. But you'll love trying.
Best bit. The challenge of propelling your ball over a series of gorges and ravines. The first - a 341-metre sharp dogleg right of a par four- sets the tone. You can either gamble and drive over a rocky hillock or play safe by taking an iron , aiming for an area straight ahead but leaving a lengthy second shot. Decisions, decisions... and Las Ramblas is full of them." Today's Golfer magazine, January 2001
La Finca - "New course near San Miguel (about 6 miles to Torrevieja / Villamartin). Fantastic greens, quite long, with water everywhere."
Altorreal (near Murcia) - "Set amongst 20.000 trees and a few lakes at 6.239 metres long."
Golf fees are probably some of the best value in Spain. Villamartin is only 55 euros (£35), Las Ramblas & Campoamor 42 euros (£27). La Finca 75 euros (about £50). Buggys are available, and golf clubs can be hired.
Useful Phone Numbers.
Villamartin Golf Club
0034 966 765 170
Fax 0034 966 765 170
email cadimaster@golfvillamartin.com
Las Ramblas Golf Club
0034 966 774 728
Fax 0034 965 322 159.
email caddie@golframblas.com
Campoamor Golf Club
0034 965 321366
Fax 0034 965 320 506.
La Finca
0034 966 729 010
Fax 0034 96596 7058
Altorreal (Murcia)
0034 96864 8144
Fax 0034 96864 8248
email reservas@golfaltorreal.es
Mosa Trajectum Golf Course
0034 968 607 209
Fax; 0034 868 910 436
