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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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Explore the countryside at La Manga Club |
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 Located on the sunny Costa Calida, La Manga Club is bordered on two sides by a national park and is the perfect destination for those who like to stay active on their holiday.
There are dozens of pathways and trails snaking through the surrounding countryside and those who want a challenging hike can climb to the summit of La Fuente Hill, which is accessible through the nearby village of Los Belones.
A walk up the hill takes around 45 minutes to complete and once at the top holidaymakers can enjoy unrivalled views of the Mediterranean coastline and the green golf courses of La Manga Club.
Meanwhile, guests who would prefer to let someone else do the legwork can explore the surrounding countryside and the Calblanque National Park on horseback.
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Discover a 'world of water sports' at La Manga Club |
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 Families hoping to travel abroad this summer could consider a break at La Manga Club in Murcia.
Situated on the Costa Calida, the resort basks in sunshine for more than 300 days a year and is the ideal destination for water sports enthusiasts.
The nearby Mar Menor is Europe's largest saltwater lagoon and its shallow waters are around six degrees C warmer than the surrounding Mediterranean Sea.
Some of the activities on offer include sailing, windsurfing and scuba diving, with guests of all ages catered for.
Read More: Discover a 'world of water sports' at La Manga Club |
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Brits head to Malaga and Alicante for May bank holiday |
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 Malaga and Alicante have been named as two of the most popular destinations for Brits heading abroad over the May bank holiday weekend.
Figures compiled by Skyscanner show that holidays in Spain are still popular, with places such as Rome, Dublin and Paris all trailing behind in the poll.
Gareth Williams, chief executive of Skyscanner, said the findings indicate that despite the weak pound, people are still keen to travel within the eurozone.
"May Day is an ideal time to hit the beach in Malaga.
Read More: Brits head to Malaga and Alicante for May bank holiday |
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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.
Read More: Improve your tennis skills while holidaying at La Manga Club |
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Enjoy some pampering at La Manga Club |
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 Brits looking to escape the credit crunch gloom and relax in sumptuous surroundings may wish to consider a stay at La Manga Club.
Located in Murcia, the resort basks in sunshine for than 300 days a year and could be the ideal place to indulge in some well-earned pampering.
As well as swimming pools and sporting facilities, La Manga Club is also home to a luxury health spa, where guests can enjoy relaxing treatments.
Some of the signature therapies on offer include Jomi Juma mineral and floral spa rituals, natura bisse facials and oxygen skin treatments.
Read More: Enjoy some pampering at La Manga Club |
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Improve your golf skills at La Manga Club |
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 Those considering an active holiday in Spain may be interested to learn that La Manga Club has launched a new unlimited golf package.
Ideal for those who want to cram as much time on the course as possible into their break, four and seven-night stays are available, which include unlimited golf on each day – except arrival and departure days – and a daily breakfast buffet at the resort's Amapola Restaurant.
Guests opting for this deal are also entitled to a ten per cent discount at the resort's Pro Shop.
Home to three championship courses, La Manga is renowned for the quality of its sporting facilities and also boasts its own golf academy, which offers tuition to guests.
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Indian cricket legend to coach at La Manga Club |
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 Those hoping to improve their cricket skills on holiday in Spain may be interested to learn that Indian cricket ace Farokh Engineer will be taking his talents to La Manga Club.
The legendary wicketkeeper and batsman will be at the resort from April 25th to 27th, where he will be running several coaching sessions.
Engineer, who is now an umpire in the Indian Premier League, has had a cricket career spanning 15 years and played in 46 test matches for his country.
Coaching sessions must be booked in advance and all proceeds will be donated to a charity supporting homeless children in Mumbai.
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Spain is 'most popular destination' for Brits |
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 Official figures have revealed that Spain is still the most popular destination for British holidaymakers.
According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), holidays in Spain accounted for 27 per cent of overseas breaks in 2007, with over 12 million visits to destinations such as Alicante and Murcia.
ONS figures also show that Brits are taking more holidays abroad than ever and that trips overseas have risen by 56 per cent in the last decade.
"The volume of expenditure by UK tourists abroad has also risen over the years.
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Benidorm Chess Open |
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 Top chess players from across the world are set to descend on Benidorm later this month for the annual Benidorm International Chess Open.
Taking place from April 24th to May 3rd, the competition will be held at the Deloix Aqua Hotel.
The event is now in its 22nd year and, according to the Beniform Spotlight, will involve ten rounds using the Swiss system.
"Just to demonstrate the importance of the competition in the Chess world there are a total of 21 Grand Masters and 30 International Masters participating," the news source stated.
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New town on Alicante Wine Route |
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 Those taking holidays in Spain could soon have the opportunity to visit a new town on Alicante's Wine Route.
According to the Benidorm Spotlight, the mayor of Alfaz del Pi and two of the region's major wine producers are in talks with tourism chiefs about adding Alfaz to the Alicante Wine Route.
"Gema Amor, the tourism boss, sees no reason why Alfaz shouldn't join other wine producing areas from Alicante - Pinoso, Villena, Monovar, Alguena, Novelda, Hondon de los Frailes and Petrer," she added.
The Alicante region is home to dozens of vineyards and is one of Spain's most renowned wine producing areas.
Read More: New town on Alicante Wine Route |
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