The Region of Murcia has established itself as one of the most attractive destinations for those seeking sunshine, good golf and a Mediterranean-flavoured getaway. UGOLF Iberia manages three very different courses there — Mar Menor Golf Resort, Saurines de la Torre and Hacienda del Álamo Golf Resort — which all offer consistent quality and complementary experiences. This makes them a perfect trio for a route combining sport, gastronomy and culture.
Hacienda del Álamo: technical challenges and a place to relax.
Dave Thomas’s influence is evident from the first tee. Hacienda del Álamo is a spacious, crisp par 72 that becomes more challenging in windy conditions. Its generous greens and well-placed obstacles create a balanced course designed to host top-level events while remaining welcoming to amateurs.
One of its strong points is the academy, which has spacious practice areas, specific bunker and chipping areas, and TrackMan technology at the UGOLF Academy by Thomas Johansson — ideal for those who want to refine their swing.
The resort’s accommodation helps round out the experience. The four-star hotel offers comfort, pools, gardens, and dining options ranging from casual choices to more refined proposals.
Saurines de la Torre reinterprets the desert in a Mediterranean style.
Saurines is unlike any other course in the area. Designed by Jack Nicklaus, it is reminiscent of desert courses in Arizona or Nevada, with undulating fairways between dunes, greens with a lot of movement, and a large central lake that dictates the strategy for several holes.
UGOLF has updated the course with renovated bunkers, a refurbished clubhouse and an optimised irrigation system. The objective is clear: to raise the standard of the course in preparation for hosting a professional event in the coming years. Currently, the course is characterised by its undulating terrain and limited number of bunkers, making it ideal for those seeking a visual and technical challenge close to the Mediterranean.
Mar Menor Golf Resort: two signatures, one character.
Mar Menor is one of the most popular courses in the region, and for good reason. The combination of Dave Thomas’s original design and Jack Nicklaus’s extension creates a harmonious, varied and highly enjoyable course. Each section has its own personality, yet the whole course feels as though it was designed as a single entity.
To raise the standard even further, UGOLF implemented a maintenance plan worthy of a premium resort. The hotel, a five-star property located literally at the edge of the course, completes the experience with a warm Mediterranean style, a well-equipped spa, a carefully curated dining offer, and 81 rooms that open directly onto the resort’s landscape.
Gastronomy, culture and the Mediterranean
Those who travel to the Region of Murcia to play golf have much more than golf at their fingertips. The area combines culinary tradition and local produce at every turn. From the Mar Menor seafood stew to the wines of Bullas or the tapas of Cartagena, every day can end with a memorable meal.
The cultural environment invites you to extend your stay: visit the Roman theatre in Cartagena, wander through the streets of Murcia, explore the fortresses of Lorca, or discover the inland villages surrounded by almond trees and orchards. Everything is within easy reach, with no long journeys, and you can enjoy the mild climate that prevails for most of the year.
Three courses, three different approaches to golf. This compact, comfortable destination has an irresistible Mediterranean charm. It’s perfect for a short break, combining golf, good food and a relaxed pace that will make you want to come back.