Off Site Recommendations
Recommended Restaurants Outside the Resort
Many of these restaurants have their own websites and Facebook pages which can be great to gain a sense of the overall establishments prior to making your decision about which one to visit.
Local Taxi Numbers:
Roldan Taxis: 607 85 49 44
Taxis San Javier: 968 573 300
Alhambra Palace
Indian
Tel: 968 580 216
Free pick-up & drop-off service by courtesy mini bus to & from La Torre.
(turn right onto the service road at La Torre main entrance the keep going to the estate)
Open all year. Located on the opposite corner from the Jaipur in the Balsicas Industrial Park Estate. This is a Tandoori restaurant with an extensive BBQ menu also with some fabulous speciality dishes. It is a large restaurant, but still gets full quickly in peak season. The stage offers ‘Bollywood’ style entertainment at the weekends. This is one of our favourite places to eat.
Jaipur Palace
Tel: 968 580 565
(turn right onto the service road at La Torre main entrance the keep going to the estate)
On a corner of the Balsicas Industrial Estate (directions as for Buffet Wok) – easily seen from the road. This is a very popular restaurant with a highly recommended status, so booking is essential in the peak season. The menu is extensive. Live Indian style entertainment is provided in peak season. A takeaway service is available, but no home delivery. They provide a free pick-up & drop-off courtesy mini bus service to La Torre.
Gateway to India
Tel: 968 588 076
Situated Opposite Toscana in the village of Roldan which is a short taxi ride or a 5-minute drive from the back entrance of the La Torre Resort. This Restaurant is friendly and the food is amazing. Highly Recommended.
Palco by Pickled Pair Italian
Tel: 645 290 660.
Family run restaurant with great food, great service and friendly English speaking staff. You can either eat inside or outside. Situated in a small village with a very local feel. Free pick up and drop off available from La Torre. Just call the restaurant to arrange.
TOSCANA Italian
Restaurant Tel: 968 589 186
located just a few minutes outside the complex in the village of Roldan which is a short taxi ride or a 5-minute drive from the back entrance of the La Torre Resort. A fabulous place if you enjoy value for money and large portions. They serve Pizza, Pasta, meats Ribs, etc. Very reasonable and usually very busy, especially with Spanish people. This is one of our favourite places to eat. Very relaxed with very friendly staff. Highly Recommended. We cannot visit La Torre without ensuring we have eaten here.
Restaurante Rebate
Authentic Spanish Feel
Tel: 965 368 229
Located in Pilar de la Horadada a Short drive away but well worth the trip, this beautiful little find is hidden away in the Spanish Hills and is a perfect way to experience the full Spanish Dining Experience. Outdoor dining available set in beautiful natural surroundings.
El Patio
Tel: 968 575 959
Situated opposite Mercadona Square, Los Alcázares, on the roundabout. Some English spoken, menus in dual languages. Opens at approx. 7.30 pm for evening meals but does not get busy until 9.30/10.00. It is wise to book in the summer months. This is a specialist meat restaurant with a huge open BBQ in their lovely gardens. In winter, eat in the main barn-like restaurant, in the summer sit in the large open air patio area the food is. Eat like the Spanish with starters in the middle of the table for everyone to try a little of each. Their signature dish Carne a la Piedra is meat on a hot stone placed on your table with a plate of strips of raw meat & sea salt - you then cook at your table to taste - very good with their garlic potatoes!
Rustic Grill - Steak / BBQ
Tel: 665 400345
reservations@therusticgrill.es
Located in Roldan which is within a short drive or taxi ride away, literally 2 minutes our of the back gates of La Torre. Excellent value for money with particularly good reviews on the Ribs and portion sizes this place its great if you are looking for a local spot to fill you to the brim.
El Gallego
Tel: 965351442
Located in Horadada which is roughly a 15 to 20 minutes drive from La Torre Resort. This is one of our personal favourites, the only place to visit if you want to experience the best Steak. Not only is the food divine but steaks are huge and handpicked. The extensive wine collection and interior design makes this place an absolute must to visit during your stay at La Torre. If you are not a great meat eater the equivalent offering is present for fish and seafood amongst other items on the menu. The service is excellent, you will not leave disappointed. Highly recommended.
Casual Bar/ Snacks
CAFE DEL TIEMPO
This place is a little café just down the road from Toscana in Roldan right on the edge of the church square near the traffic lights. A short taxi ride or a 5-minute drive from the back entrance of the La Torre Resort. It has a lovely homely relaxed atmosphere and serves Tapas, different coffees, teas, infusions and beers, Ice cream and other beverages. A nice relaxed little stop off daytime or evening.
Honeys Bar
Avenida de Murcia 44, Roldan 30709.
Located opposite Toscana in Roldan. A short taxi ride or a 5-minute drive from the back entrance of the La Torre Resort. Our favourite place to go for Full English Breakfast for just €7.50 or Sunday lunch main course 6.95€, Fish and chunky chips on Fridays for 7.50€
Honey’s Bar in Roldán is a friendly, welcoming family venue, offering popular British dishes in a comfortable air-conditioned atmosphere. The café-restaurant offers large and standard-sized English breakfasts every day of the week from 9.30 until 11am.
Tipsys Sports Bar
Tel: 968 580 897
Open all year & next door to the Jaipur Palace (same owners) on the Balsicas Industrial Estate (turn right out of Resort main entrance drive down the Service Road Until you reach the Industrial Estate). This is basically a sports bar showing all sporting fixtures, providing eat in or take way Italian & English food & also has a lively pizza takeaway service. They will deliver if the order is sufficient. Recently they have started a more extensive take-out Italian menu. The pizzas are huge and good quality. They also provide a free pick-up & drop-off service from La Torre Gold Resort.
Amigos Bar Roldan
Tel: 968 589 979
facebook.com/AmigosBarRoldan
A Great place to let your hair down, All major Sports events shown, as well as Gin Tasting events, Cheese and Wine events, Various parties and themed evenings throughout the year. Located in Roldan just a short taxi ride or a 5-minute drive from the back entrance of the La Torre Resort.
El Rey Tapas
Tel: 968580084
Also a local restaurant offering , English Breakfast, Sunday lunch and Spanish Tapas. In addition El Ray also host light entertainment from time to time with themed evenings and performances.
This is just a selection of the restaurants that we have discovered during our stay at La Torre, there are many more restaurants to be discovered. We hope you enjoy some of our recommendation and hope you also find a few hidden treasures of your own.
Beaches
Los Alcazares
Los Alcazares has one of the most beautiful Blue Flag beaches on the Costa Calida. It’s palm lined promenade stretches about four kilometres to Los Narejos and is blue flag beach all the way. Los Alcazares is very popular with the Spanish as they love to ‘promenade’ on a warm summer’s evening. Dotted along the Losa Alcazares and Los Narejos prominade there are several wooden beach bars, so the weary can take a rest, as well as jug of sangria and watch the world go by.
Lo Pagan and Santiago de la Ribera
These two stunning beaches on the Mar Menor are adjoining and provide hours of enjoyment for the whole family. There are parks for the children, tapas bars and seafood restaurants on the beach as well as a wealth of water sports including canoeing. And kite surfing. From the yacht club in Santiago you can take the ferry to the Tomas Maestre Marina, on the La Manga strip. This is a very pleasant 30 minute journey, and runs every tour. Why not enjoy the ‘mud bath' area where anyone can enjoy the therapeutic muds of the salinas said to help with skin or joint conditions.
Mar Menor
This is a Europe’s largest lagoon, which maintains a warm sea temperature in whatever stage of the year (except December and January when only the most hardy Brits will brave the waters!) – with an average of 18 degrees centigrade. The Romans and the Arabs built thermal baths around the coast, and to this day people visit the area for the therapeutic properties of the bathing. There are also pockets of therapeutic ‘mud’ which is sought after (mainly by the Spanish) to cover their bodies and bake in the sunshine, this is very good for skin problems or arthritic conditions.
Its waters are rich in iodine and never get deeper than 7 metres. It is a haven for water sports such as jet skis, kite surfing, sailing boats and fishing. The warm, shallow shore lines and beach inflatables also attract many families in the summer months.
Torre de la Horadada has small secluded coves, along the Mediterranean Sea. This is an ideal spot to visit for some solitude. Small private coves with fine sand and warm clear waters. Just a short stroll takes you to cafes and bars.
For more information about Murcia and things to do in the surrounding areas you can also visit: https://www.murciaturistica.es/en/home/
Shopping
Dos Mares
Situated about 15 min drive from La Torre Golf Resort Dos Mares Shopping Centre:
Carretera Nacional 332, km 34, 30730 San Javier, Murcia, Spain. A small shopping Centre with a local Supermarket and 75 other stores including a small food hall. If you are with a car this is a great place to stock up on food and drink for your duration in the apartment and sample some of the other shops in Dos Mares. Free Parking.
La Zenia Boulevard
About a 25 min drive from La Torre this place is one of our absolute favourites. With a Huge Open air Outdoor Shopping centre on two levels that’s packed with over 150 shops of all varieties, live entertainment, Restaurants, café’s, Kids Play areas and water fountains to cool the kids down in the height of summer. The Shopping centre is wheel chair friendly and there are 3 elevators. La Zenia Boulevard shopping centre is the ideal place to go shopping with the all family. Right on the doorstep of La Zenia is La Zenia Beech and a plethora of restaurants and seaside shops. Easily a place you could spend the whole day. Open 10am till 10pm (11pm at Easter and Summer)
Los Alcazares Markets & Fairground
Situated on the Los Alcázares, strip just down from El Patio Restaurant, roughly a 15 min drive from the La Torre Resort. The Midnight Markets and Midnight Fair are a great place to entertain the kids with rides to suit all ages and rows upon rows of market stalls where you can pick up a bargain. Open from around 7pm to Midnight. A nice place to either spend the evening or a nice place to stop off on the way home after a nice meal or a few drinks.
Also Located in Los Alcazares is the Los Alcazares Square which contains multiple bars with a great atmosphere if you fancy a night out.
Days for the Kids
Water Park & Zoo Terra Natura
Murcia Tel: 968 368 200
http://www.terranatura.com/eng/
The wildlife park, consisting of four themed areas - Pangea, America, Asia and Europe.
Open in the summer months from May to September. The water park is next door. Situated in Murcia city
Aquapolis Waterpark - Torreviaja – 902 345 006
http://www.torreviejainformation.com/torrevieja-water-park/
This Torrevieja waterpark is one of the biggest in the region open during the summer, it is about 1 hour drive away but it is a fun packed full day. Ensure you take your towels. Sunbeds are available inside the park. There are some food and drink stalls but the favoured choice for us is usually to pack a cooler box with all your food and snacks for the day. There are multiple water slides and water areas suitable for all ages weather you are a toddler or a teenager. Another firm favourite with our family.
Theme Parks
Terra Mitica – http://www.terramiticapark.com
Located in Benidorm which is about a 2 hour drive away but an easy route to follow. With its five main themes, based on the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean Sea - Greece, Egypt (Pharaohs), Rome, Iberia and the Mediterranean Islands. There are wild rides and over 80 different shows each day from May to September.
Adventure Fun
Aqua Adicta - For water sports such as windsurfing, dinghy sailing and kayak safaris on the Mar Menor, visit www.aqua-adicta.co.uk
Quad-biking
For quad-biking - Try
Diving and snorkelling
Adventure Activity Centre
Tel: 968338486
Water Rafting Murcia
Tel: 695358956
Go Karting
Tel: 868 104 550
http://gokartsmarmenor.com/en/
Located near the Mar Menor roughly a 10minute drive from the La Torre Resort. The Circuit of the Mar Menor circuit is 1,100 meters with a total of 10 curves. The circuit is also equipped with a system of transponder that controls the times and speeds independently in each of the vehicles circulating within the F200 category. The speed and size of the vehicles range from F1 to F8 ensuring that the speed and size of the vehicle is safe and suitable for the age and the size of the person driving it. The cost ranges from €8, €12, €17, €30 dependant on vehicle speed and lap choices. There is a rooftop terrace where you can observe the race tracks if you prefer to keep your distance with a cold beer or an ice cream.
Our kids have enjoyed visiting this track for several years and is a place they always wish to return to. To get there head for the Airport but at the last roundabout before the airport turn right and it’s a little further down there, next to Discoteca Mana.
Cultural Days Out
Authentic Murcia City
Founded by the Moors in 825AD, the city of Murcia – the capital of the region – is a glorious reminder of Spain’s rich history and culture. Highlights include the magnificent Cathedral Church of Saint Mary - built in 1467 - and the baroque buildings. If you want to experience a real Spanish town this is the place to go. Beautiful buildings, cafes and shops it is a real culture burst.
Cartagena
https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-best-things-cartagena-spain/
Originally an important Roman port, the historic city of Cartagena is now a busy cosmopolitan town. Take a boat tour to see the ancient maritime sights, historic fort and hilltop castles.
Fabulous day out if you want to experience a little history. With beautiful shops, cafes and bars you can take in the sea air from the harbour or visit the Roman amputheatre and historical museums.
A With one of the world’s great natural harbours and rich mineral mines, Cartagena has been a prized location for millennia. The Carthaginians played a big role in its evolution as an ancient trading hub in the 3rd century BC before it was conquered by the Romans.
Walking and Climbing
For superb walks – and some serious climbing – take the scenic drive to the Sierra Espuña national park. Rising to over 5,200 feet, it is almost all forested and is host to lots of outdoor activities, including walking, mountain biking, rock climbing and horse riding. Whilst there, try the Monasterio Santa Eulalia; this 16th-century monastery is made up of several typically Spanish buildings which once formed one of the largest convents in the region. These buildings have since been carefully refurbished to offer all the comforts of a modern hotel, including a gym and restaurant.
El Garruchal is another great walking area and is just 15 minutes' drive - or a 40 minute bike ride - from La Torre. Leave the Resort by the main gate and turn left to the junction of the C3319, over the bridge and follow the F13 through Valle Del Sol to the restaurant on the left at El Garruchal.
Algar Waterfalls
Here you can search for the Waterfalls location, directions and prices.
Boat trips
Cartagena Tourist Boats and Charter
Cartagena has a delightful 'Barco Turistico' which runs an informative boat trip around the large Cartagena Bay for a nominal €5.75 & lasts nearly an hour. During July and August they are also running night time trips for €12 which last for an hour and provides live music on board. The trips are on Thursday and Fridays from 21.00 and to book please ring 0034 968 500 093
There are some Boat trips that run directly from La Torre by Bus organised by the La Torre Social Committee. For more information or to search some of the other trips available from the area visit the La Torre Golf resort – MAIN GROUP Facebook page where you will find a community of people who frequent La Torre and or who live here full time. Many Organised events are posted on here and is also an open forum to ask for recommendations or ask questions.
The Golf Course
THE GOLF COURSE This is PRIVATELY OWNED. Please note that walking, cycling or jogging along the buggy paths is strictly prohibited – and also extremely dangerous!
The Golf Course
Length of course: 5403 metres
Number of holes: 18
Par: 68
Course type: Undulating with water hazards
Course description
This superb 18 hole par 68 Jack Nicklaus designed golf course attracts golfers from all over & is part of the Nicklaus Golf Trail. It features over five hectares of sophisticated bunkers that separate the holes, creating strategic points which provide added value to the shots. Plus, a denser grass was planted around the bunkers, creating the optimum wind shot effect, 4 sets of tees & 3 lakes that come into play on 6 holes. Lush landscaping & great views enhance this course. Toilets at holes 7 & 14!
To obtain SPECIAL OFFERS: Golf the Costas- please visit www.golfthecostas.com or telephone Brian 0034 699 325 612 or email brian@golfthecostas.com for current green fee prices
Bookings & information can also be made: Bookings: Golf Pro-Shop - (0034) 968 032 240
Or: reservas@murciagolfexperience.com for prices of green fees for La Torre & all local courses of Murcia. We can provide a 'Rented Properties Form' to enable you to have temporary use of the golf facilities at La Torre when you stay at our Murcia-Golf apartment
Dress code for driving range: No blue jeans or tracksuits, no shirts without sleeves or neck Trainers or golf shoes must be worn
Bookings can be made using the apartment internal phone by calling the clubhouse at La Torre on 2240 or El Valle on 3002.
La Torre has 6 par 3's with the 11th and 17th, a carry over water of 170 yds plus 2 par 5's, both of which are approx. 500 yds. Accuracy is required for the par 4's so keep that driver in your bag! The greens are in excellent condition, undulating and quite fast!
Staying with us at Murcia Golf on La Torre Golf Resort means you can also play quality golf on 4 other superb courses in close proximity for reduced green fees with transportation provided in a warm climate both in the summer and winter months. The Jack Nicklaus Trail currently includes the courses of: La Torre, El Valle (18-hole par 71) near Banos y Mendigo, Mar Menor (par 72), close to Los Alcazares, and Hacienda Riquelme (18-hole par 72) close to Sucina. Also behind La Torre is the 18 hole par 72 course of Las Terrazas de la Torre (Saurines de la Torre) measuring 5938 metres so you have an alternative right on the doorstep close to the rear entrance towards Roldán. It is fast becoming one of the most prestigious trails to complete in Spain - all within a 25km radius.
There are more than a dozen other fine courses in the area plus the renowned 3 courses at La Manga Club (par 71, 72 & 73), Roda Golf (par 72) & La Serena Golf (par 72) both near Los Alcazares, Mosa Trajectum Golf (par 72) on the C3319 & Hacienda D'Alamo (par 72) close to Fuente Alamo, La Tercia (par 36) close to La Tercia, Peraleja (par 72) close to Sucina. Condado de Alhama (par 71) is another Jack Nicklaus course close to Mazarron, Playa Macenas (par 66) is near Mojacar, Valle del Este (par 71) is near Vera as is Desert Springs (par 72) & Marina Golf (par 71) is in Almeria. Las Ramblas (par 72), Villamartin (par 72) & Real Club Campoamor (par 72) are close to Cabo Roig near Torrevieja, Golf La Finca (par 72) & Vistabella Golf (par 73) are close to Los Montesinos, & La Marquesa (par 72) is in Rojales (Orihuela Costa). At Alicante courses can be played at El Plantío (par 72), Font Del LLop (par 72) & Alicante Golf (par 72) & Bonalba Golf (par 72).
Golf lessons can be purchased for La Torre and there is the impressive Club house and Woodhouse Bar for you to use.
LA TORRE GOLF & Clubhouse information:
· Car Park Location: On entry to the resort, go straight ahead and take a left at the second roundabout in Calle Atun
· Location of First Hole: On exiting the Clubhouse, take the path to the right for the 1st tee.
· On-Course Refreshments: On entry to the resort, there is a supermarket immediately on the right. Refreshments are also available in the Clubhouse, while there is an on-course refreshments buggy.
· Clubhouse and Facilities Clubhouse Location: On entry to the resort, go straight ahead and take a left at the second roundabout. At the end of this road, is the Clubhouse.
· Pro Shop: On entry to the Clubhouse, turn left.
· Equipment Available for Hire: Buggies, hand trolleys, golf clubs are available for hire.
· Toilets: Located on the ground floor of the Clubhouse.
· Restaurants and Bars: Through the clubhouse and to the left past reception is the main restaurant, La Encina.
· Caddy Master Location: Immediately to the right of the Clubhouse.
Services:
· Buggies, hand trolleys and golf clubs can be collected from the Caddy Master.
· Practice Facilities Location: These are located immediately outside the Clubhouse.
Driving Range:
Extensive Driving Range is located outside the Clubhouse and to the left, and there are natural grass bays & ball machine (tokens from Pro shop). Putting Green to left of Driving Range
Things to Remember
WRISTBANDS
Within our property you will find 6 wristbands, with the Resort logo. These must be worn around the pool areas and at all sports facilities. During the high season, security patrol these areas and will ask persons not wearing wristbands to leave. Please note that the Community currently charges owners for replacing each lost wristband.
Lost Wristbands are chargeable to the owners so if lost a charge of €30 per missing band will be levied for any missing band(s) to be replaced.
RUBBISH DISPOSAL
Please use the large recycling bins around the Resort and DO NOT hang bags from the small bins on the streets. This attracts vermin and flies.
PARKING
The roads on La Torre are public, subject to a 40 kilometre an hour speed limit and normal parking regulations apply. Single yellow lines means no parking at any time. Please use the designated parking spaces or underground parking garages. If you park illegally, including on the ramp to the garages, you will either get a parking fine for up to 200€ or be towed away. Please note that the road in front of the supermarket is a Tow Away Zone. Please use the car park at the rear.