Where Can you get a Choice of 19 Golf Courses Within 30 miles? Murcia is Where
Squeezing as much golf as possible into a short break can be a bit of a juggling act.
You want great courses, sensible transfer times, a decent place to stay and enough variety so you’re not playing the same round three days in a row.
That’s where a Murcia golf holiday comes into its own.
This sunny corner of southeastern Spain is one of the most underrated golf regions in the country. It may not shout as loudly as the Costa del Sol or the Algarve, but for golfers who want choice, value and easy logistics, Murcia is hard to beat.
The region offers 19 golf courses within a 50km radius, with a massive 348 holes to choose from. That’s roughly a 30-mile golf playground, making it a brilliant option for shorter breaks where every round can bring a new course and a new challenge.
If you’re planning your Murcia golf break, here’s why the region works so well, which courses to have on your radar and how to make the most of a short golf break.
Why Murcia works so well for a golf holiday
One of Murcia’s biggest strengths is how compact it feels as a golf destination.
Rather than basing yourself in one resort and travelling long distances each day, you can build a varied itinerary around several courses that are all within a sensible drive of each other. This makes it a great choice for:
• Societies with different handicaps across the group
• Groups looking to play two or three rounds over a long weekend
• Couples or smaller groups looking for golf, sunshine, restaurants and culture
• Golfers wanting a mix of resort golf, championship layouts and desert courses
Murcia also has a great spread of accommodation. You can stay on-site at a golf resort for an easy stay-and-play break or choose a hotel in a livelier area such as Los Alcázares if you want more restaurants and bars within walking distance.
It also gives golfers the sunshine, course quality and resort choice you would expect from golf holidays in Spain, but with a more relaxed feel than some of the busier coastal golf destinations.
Insider Tip: Before choosing your hotel, think about what your group will want after the round. Some golf resorts are built for convenience but can be quieter in the evening. If your group wants a post-golf meal and drinks without taxis every night, location matters.
19 golf courses within a short drive
Murcia’s course choice is the big selling point. Counting La Manga Club’s three courses separately, here are 19 courses to choose from:
• Alhama Signature Golf
• Altaona Golf
• Club de Golf Altorreal
• Club de Golf Torre Pacheco
• El Valle Golf
• Hacienda Riquelme Golf Course
• La Manga Club North Course
• La Manga Club South Course
• La Manga Club West Course
• Peraleja Golf & Nature Resort
• Serena Golf
• La Torre Golf
• Lorca Golf Course
• Mar Menor Golf Course
• MontePríncipe Golf
• New Sierra Golf
• Roda Golf Course
• Santa Elena Golf Club
• Saurines de la Torre Golf Course
This is what makes Murcia such a strong short-break destination. You can play a different style of course each day, keep travel manageable, and tailor the trip around your group’s ability, budget and appetite for a challenge.
Five Murcia golf courses to put on your shortlist
With so many courses available, the hardest part is deciding what to prioritise. Here are five we’d recommend for your first Murcia golf break.
La Manga Club
La Manga Golf Resort is the headline name in Murcia golf, and for good reason. With three 18-hole courses – the North, South and West – it gives golfers plenty of variety without having to leave the resort.
The South Course is often seen as the championship test, while the North and West offer different styles and challenges. This makes La Manga a great option for groups who want several rounds in one place, especially if you’d rather avoid daily transfers.
It is also a good choice for a proper resort-style golf holiday, with accommodation, restaurants, leisure facilities and three courses close together.
Best for: golfers who want a full resort experience with plenty of course variety.
Alhama Signature Golf
Alhama Signature is one of Murcia’s standout courses and a must-consider option for golfers looking to test their abilities.
Designed by Jack Nicklaus, it has a wide, open feel, with strategic bunkering, large greens and plenty of room to think your way around the course. It is not just about hitting it long. You need to choose the right lines, manage your misses and stay patient.
For groups, Alhama works well as the ‘main event’ round of the trip. It has enough quality to feel special, while still being part of a wider Murcia itinerary.
Best for: golfers who want a proper Nicklaus-designed course and a stronger challenge.
El Valle Golf
El Valle is another Jack Nicklaus-designed course and one of the most popular choices in the region.
It has a desert-style layout, with bunkers, waste areas and water features creating a course that feels very different from traditional parkland golf. It is not overly long, but it does ask for accuracy and smart course management.
For mixed-handicap groups, El Valle is a great pick. Better players will enjoy the strategy, while higher handicappers won’t feel overwhelmed if they choose the right tees.
Insider Tip: El Valle is a good course to include near the start of the trip. It gives everyone a proper taste of Murcia golf without feeling as demanding as some longer championship layouts.
Best for: mixed groups who want quality, scenery and a fair challenge.
Mar Menor Golf
Mar Menor Golf is a strong option if you want convenience alongside top quality golf.
The course has an interesting split personality, with the original front nine designed by Dave Thomas and the back nine later developed by Nicklaus Design. This gives the round a bit of variety as you move through it.
It’s also a practical choice for stay-and-play breaks, especially for groups who want accommodation and golf close together. If you are only away for a few nights, this kind of setup can make the trip feel much easier.
Best for: short breaks and groups who want simple logistics.
La Torre Golf
La Torre is another useful course to consider for a Murcia itinerary, especially if you are looking for a slightly more relaxed round.
It is shorter than some of the region’s bigger tests but still has the strategic feel you would expect from a Nicklaus-designed course. With water hazards, bunkers and carefully placed greens, it rewards good decisions without making the day feel too punishing.
Best for: a more relaxed round, resort convenience and mixed-ability groups.
Planning a short golf break in Murcia
The key to planning a good Murcia golf break is not trying to do too much.
For a three-night trip, two rounds is usually the sweet spot. You can arrive, settle in, play two different courses and still have time for a relaxed evening or two.
For four nights in Murcia, you could add a third round or build in a rest day. For a full week, three or four rounds gives you enough variety without making the holiday feel rushed.
If you are travelling as a group to Murcia, it is worth booking tee times early. This is especially important if you need several tee times close together. The best morning slots can go quickly and leaving it too late may mean your group ends up split across the day. At Glencor Golf Holidays, we can book in your tee times as part of your Murcia golf package.
Transport is another thing to think about early. For couples or smaller groups, car hire can be useful, particularly if you want to explore beyond the resort. For larger groups, private transfers are often easier. No-one has to drive, everyone arrives together, and you avoid trying to squeeze golf clubs and luggage into multiple hire cars.
Los Alcázares is a strong choice if you want more going on in the evening, with restaurants and bars close by. If you’re adding a non-golf day, Murcia city and Cartagena are both worth considering for culture, food and a change of scenery.
Insider Tip: For groups, don’t pick the cheapest hotel and build the golf around it. Start with the courses you really want to play, then find a base that makes the whole trip easier.
Final thoughts
Murcia is made for golfers who like variety.
With 19 courses in a compact region, you can build a short break that includes different course styles, manageable journeys and plenty of sunshine. It is especially useful for groups and societies because you can shape the trip around ability, budget, location and how much travelling everyone wants to do.
Whether you want a stay-and-play resort break, a long weekend with two rounds, or a week taking on several of the region’s best courses, Murcia gives you plenty to work with.
For tailored golf breaks in Murcia, Glencor Golf Holidays can help with course choices, tee times, accommodation and the practical details that make a golf trip run smoothly.
