Desert Springs Golf Club

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.

Desert Springs Golf Club Address

c/ Baria, Edificio Villasol
04618 Cuevas del Almanzora, Almeria
Tel: 637 86 15 92 Fax: 950 467 209

Desert Springs Golf Club Course Review

Desert Springs Golf Club 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. The 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.

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.

Enhancing the appeal of the course, some of the fairways wind between some fairly unique homes; so as not to detract from the golfing experience, those under construction have been well screened off. The quality of the course is confirmed by its selection by the Ladies 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 & 2007 Spanish Amateur Open. Its Academy of Golf provides practice facilities, second to none, for National squad and County Union members.

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 Crocodile offers a menu of Spanish and Thai dishes, fish, pizzas, pastas and take-away; something for all the family.

The 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.

In conclusion, Desert Springs is continually evolving to higher levels of excellence. Our 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.

Information and resources links

	Location of Desert Springs Golf Club An aerial map of the Desert Springs Golf Club using Google Earth maps showing the course and local roads with directions.
	Desert Springs Golf Club Image Gallery An selection of photographs of Desert Springs Golf Club.
	Desert Springs Golf Club Course Guide Learn about Desert Springs Golf Club hole by hole with descriptions and photographs.
	Local Accommodation A list of local accommodation to Desert Springs Golf Club.