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Course improvements, a top quality clubhouse and tourist accommodation in the pipeline as part of the Alhama Nature Resort project
Further information has now emerged regarding the sale and purchase of the golf course in Condado de Alhama, with the new owners committed to maintaining and significantly improving not only the course itself but also the clubhouse, the tourist accommodation and other facilities in Condado as they create the “Alhama Nature Resort”, .
It was reported in early January that the golf course had been sold to a local management company, Alhama Healthy Living SL, and this has now been confirmed to Spain Today Online. As soon as the purchase was finalized fears that the course would close were quelled, and indeed the facility has not been closed even for one single day despite the change in ownership.
In fact, during January 2023 approximately 1,400 golfers enjoyed the Alhama Signature course (one of only three in Spain classified as such by the Nicklaus design company), more than in the last comparable pre-pandemic year (1,200 in January 2020).
Meanwhile, there have been some concerns about the condition of the course itself, but the new owners are committed to top level greenkeeping and course maintenance: although the fairways are currently a long way from the lush green many would expect, they are playing true, and the greens are in excellent condition as the course managers wait until the spring to begin using fertilizers and other treatments.
This commitment is further underlined by the intention to build the luxurious clubhouse which was promised when Condado was first marketed and built but which never materialized, and at the same time an aparthotel complex is planned to accommodate visiting golfers for short stays. At present the intention is for some apartments and villas to be offered as accommodation for up to 400 people, but the new management is understandably reluctant to reveal exact details until plans have been finalized and approved.
In addition, a golf school is to be created to cater for both adults and children, stimulating interest not only in the course but in the properties which line it in Alhama Nature Resort.
When the purchase of the Alhama Signature course was announced the new owners, Alhama Healthy Living SL, stated that “it is our target that Alhama Signature once again be a benchmark course not only in the Region of Murcia but also at a national and international level: a Nicklaus Signature course deserves to be at the highest level.”
Just a few weeks later, it seems that the plans for the Alhama Nature Resort are to make this promise a reality as soon as possible!
Address
Tourist Office Alhama de Murcia, Plaza Constitucion. Frente Auditorio, nº 10, 30840, ALHAMA DE MURCIATel: 968 633 512
Oficina de Turismo de Alhama de Murcia
Alhama de Murcia Tourist information office is located on the edge of the Plaza de la Constitución, just a few metres away from the underground car park and the Town hall of Alhama de Murcia.
The tourist office offers free guided audiotours in English which take visitors around the historical sites of interest in Alhama. These be loaned at any time, although allow an hour and a half to complete the tour, and when loaning the audio equipment visitors are asked to leave passports or ID cards with the tourist office.
The office also carries a full range of leaflets for the archaeological museum of Los Baños, which is built around the historic spa which gives Alhama its name, and the mountains of Sierra Espuña, which is also an important area within the municipality of Alhama. Areas such as El Berro and Gebas have a number of interesting routes which can be followed and there are several picnic areas and good walking routes within the Sierra Espuña natural park.
The tourist office also carries leaflets for the many cultural events and fiestas which take place in Alhama throughout the year, including Los Mayos, Semana Santa, Christmas,the Romería of La Candelaria and the Auto de los Reyes Magos in El Berro.
Opening Hours
Winter (September 16 – May 31)
- Tuesday to Friday: 9am-2pm and 4.30pm-7.30pm
- Saturdays: 10am-1pm
- Sundays and Mondays: closed
Summer (June 1 to September 15)
- Tuesday to Friday: 08.30 to 14.30
- Saturdays: 10.00 to 13.00
- Sundays and Mondays: closed
For more local information, including news and forthcoming events, visit the home page of Alhama Today.
