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| Welcome to La Manga Club Spanish Holiday News - the place to find the latest Spanish holiday information and news. Use the categories on the left for all the news about La Manga Club, Spanish Holidays, Golf Holidays and Tennis Holidays. Please also browse our Spanish Holiday features section. | |
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La Manga Club facilities are "absolutely superb" |
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 A footballer who recently spent time at La Manga Club has spoken of his high regard for the resort as he continues his recuperation from injury.
Stephen McManus, who plays in defence for Celtic, travelled to La Manga with the rest of the squad for a mid-season break before the campaign's final run-in and lavished praise on the resort on his return.
"The facilities at La Manga were absolutely superb," he recounted.
"The pitches were immaculate and the gaffer was able to do a lot of work and work some of the lads really hard.
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Busy Celtic were not 'holidaying' in La Manga |
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 Despite what their rivals may think, Celtic's footballers were far from holidaying at La Manga Club when they visited the resort recently.
Instead, the team were busy making use of the first-class training facilities - as well as taking advantage of the year-round climate that the Murcia region affords.
The break was particularly useful for defender Stephen McManus, who used the time in the Spanish sun to continue building up his fitness as he fights back from injury.
"It certainly wasn't a holiday.
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'Alicante flight' among most searched-for online terms |
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 As holidaymakers surfed the web in March searching for their ideal spring or summer break, two words that came more readily than most were 'Alicante' and 'flight'.
According to research company Greenlight Search, the term 'Alicante flight' accounted for 12 per cent of all searches for short-haul holidays last month.
Overall, short-haul was the largest destination category in the firm's study, with 48 per cent of searches being for holidays in Spain and other nearby countries.
British holidaymakers planning on holidaying in La Manga Club may find that their flight takes them to Alicante, which is located close to the resort.
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Alicante among the top tips for Irish holidaymakers |
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 Holidaying to La Manga Club could be on the cards for many Irish travellers, judging by the latest figures on holiday trends this summer.
The Irish Tour Operators Federation claimed that despite a fall in the number of seats available through its members, certain destinations remain popular for summer 2009.
In particular, Reus, Alicante and the rest of Spain were the fifth most popular holiday hotspots revealed in the survey of travel agents.
That ranking places the Spanish resorts higher than locations such as Greece, Tenerife, Italy/Cyprus and Ibiza/Menorca.
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Soccer success scuppers Spanish holiday plans for Rice |
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 It is around this time of year that Falkirk assistant boss Brian Rice turns his thoughts towards holidays in Spain.
However, this time around, the professional has had to cancel his end-of-season break due to the team's successful cup run.
Falkirk, managed by John 'Yogi' Hughes, meet Rangers in the Scottish cup final - a fixture which clashes with his annual Spanish holiday.
And while the game is a dream come true for Rice, he is also bemoaning his luck after deciding to book the holiday early.
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"Portuguese holiday? Sorry, I was in Spain!" |
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 Hull City manager Phil Brown was recently reported to be taking a mid-season break in Portugal - but he insists he was actually in Spain.
The boss, whose team remain perilously close to relegation as the Premier League season edges to its close, was criticised for heading abroad, but he claims the reports were off the mark.
What's more, his flights to and from Spain were not booked with relaxation in mind, he told the Mirror.
"I understand you're in the public eye and everything you do is scrutinised but concerning those reports I was on holiday in Portugal, I can guarantee I was in Spain on a scouting mission," he explained.
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Loose Women take a holiday in Spain |
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 Loose Women stars Carol McGiffin and Sherrie Hewson have been spotted soaking up the sunshine on a holiday in Spain.
Pictured in the Daily Mail, the bikini-clad presenters spent time sipping champagne by their hotel pool and chatting to other guests.
The pair had travelled to Spain to celebrate the opening of TV chef John-Christophe Novelli's new restaurant.
Several other celebrities also made an appearance at the launch, including former Eastenders actor Joe Swash and television presenters Angellica Bell and Michael Underwood.
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'Discover Spanish Culture' in Murcia |
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 Those taking holidays in Murcia next month will have the opportunity attend one of the city's premier cultural events.
Taking place from May 13th to 23rd, the Murcia Tres Culturas International Festival features events based on Christianity, Judaism and Islam, according to events site WhatsonWhen.
The festival promotes the mixing of cultures and visitors can expect to see everything from flamenco dancing to medieval music concerts.
Poetry recitals, book readings, American gospel concerts and choral performances will also be taking place over the ten days.
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Celtic 'refreshed' after break at La Manga Club |
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 Scottish football champs Glasgow Celtic are feeling refreshed for their final games of the season after a break at La Manga Club in Spain.
The team travelled to the resort following their recent 2-0 victory over Aberdeen, giving players the chance to relax and train in the sunshine.
La Manga certainly seems to have gained to approval of striker Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink who said the resort has a great range of sports and leisure facilities.
"I've been before with PSV and La Manga is a great facility and you have everything there to improve and work as a player," he added.
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Improve your tennis skills while holidaying at La Manga Club |
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 As well as spending time at the beach and relaxing by the pool, those taking holidays at La Manga Club can also make use of the resort's exceptional sports facilities.
Home to 28 multi-surface tennis courts, La Manga is the perfect destination for Brits looking to improve their skills on the court.
Players of all abilities are catered for at the resort, with professional coaching staff on hand to provide lessons and offer guidance.
La Manga has its own Tennis Academy, staffed by a dedicated team of tennis pros and players can improve their game even more by making use of the facility's state-of-the art video analysis technology.
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