La Torre Golf Resort
La Torre is a large golf course resort which promises you a great round with lots of water! The 18 holes are really well put together which you’ll discover as you snake your way around the resort. The facilities on site are plenty with the hotel and clubhouse which offer lots of choice for that well deserved drink. There is also an onsite town centre with more restaurants and bars allowing both golfers and visitors to enjoy a whole day here.
Ideas for the Non Golfer
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Spend the day discovering the Mar Menor. Stop at any of the little villages that line it's shores like Punta Brava with its viewpoint, there is also Mar de Cristal, Playa Honda and Los Urrutias to choose from. Enjoy a coffee or a meal in any of them.
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Spend the morning on Saturday at the market in Torre Pacheco before driving to the Marina in San Pedro del Pinatar for lunch.
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Have a short drive to Santiago de la Ribera and take the B and F Ferry across to the other side of the Mar Menor. The boat journey takes about 40 minutes in each direction; you can either stay on the boat or enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants at the marina before heading back.
Places of Interest
La Torre Golf Resort
N37°49.602 W1°00.070Parking: is in the car park and is free.
From here: this is the entrance, follow the signs to the club house.
Top tip: book your tee time in advance by contacting the club directly.
Contact Information:
- Website: http://golf.marmenorresort.com/en
- Email: reservas@irmgolfexperience.com
- Telephone: +34 968 032 240
Punta Brava Viewpoint
N37°41.402 W0°50.520Parking: is on the road and is free.
From here: admire the views.
San Pedro del Pinatar Marina
N37°49.195 W0°45.469Parking: is in the car park and is free.
From here: walk through the arch with the sign Plaza Ocio for the cafes, or continue along the road for the beach.
Santiago de la Ribera Boat Trip
37°47.757 W0°48.201Parking: is on the roads anywhere you can find a space and is free.
From here: walk along the promenade to the Escuela Piragüismo (Kayaking school) large white building on the shores of the Mar Menor, opposite the Hotel Ribera. The wooden pier behind the kayaking school is where the B&F Ferry departs.
Top tip: (info correct for 2010) A single ticket costs 4€ and a return is 8€ per person, it is free for all under fours! You can put a bicycle on the ferry for an additional 1€ each way. The ferry departs Santiago every 2 hours starting at 11.30 and finishing at 21.30. It departs La Manga every 2 hours starting at 10.30 and finishing at 20.30. In the summer (March-November) it goes every day of the week, but during the winter it does not operate on a Sunday. In the height of summer the operating hours are extended for another 4 hours at the end of the day, making the last ferry depart Santiago at 01.00! For more information please call (0034) 649 201 610, there is usually someone who speaks a little English to answer your questions.
Torre Pacheco Market
N37°44.343 W0°57.388Parking: is on the road and free.
From here: follow the shopping trolleys to the market which is held every Saturday morning.
