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Mar Menor Golf Resort and Polaris World Hacienda Requelme Golf Resort are located in Murcia, Southern Spain along the Costa Calida. The Murcia region enjoys fantastic weather all year round with over 310 days of sunshine a year. With mild temperatures in the winter months and warm summer days Mar Menor Golf Resort is the ideal location for a golf holiday all year round.

The location of Mar Menor Golf Resort is superb for family and golf holidays. It is just minutes away from miles of safe sandy beaches of the warm Mar Menor waters. The closest beaches just 5-10 minutes away are in Los Alcazares, which have won the Q awards in 2005 for their high standards. Los Alcazares has many local amenities including restaurants, supermarkets and shops.

Along the coastline of the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean you will find miles of sandy, warm, beaches and coves. Starting from Torre de la Horadada, San Pedro, Lo Pagan to Los Alcazares there is a different type of beach for every day of your holiday.

The resorts are close to two cities, Murcia the capital of the region and the port of Cartagena. At both you will find many places of interest to see, visit and experience Spanish city life.

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Cartagena is a historic Roman City. It has a tourist boat that takes you all around the docks of Cartagena, describing a circular route that borders the Lighthouses of Curra and Navidad, the Algameca Chica and the Isle of Escombreras. Tour the town in comfort. Step on board the tourist bus and visit the most important and interesting sights throughout the town. Step off at each stop and make the most of every visit including the Castle of La Concepcion and the Panoramic Lift

Murcia has lots of cultural and tourists places of interest to visit. Murcia has many fine buildings, including the Cathedral which shows off their excellent architecture. Artistic and historic wealth is on display at the city´s museums, such as the Archaeological Museum, the Fine Arts Museum or the Salzillo Museum.

Lorca Castle is an entertaining day out for the family. Travel back in time and encounter the roman world. This is both a fun and educational day that both kids and adults will enjoy. There are many things to discover, learn and interact with. Don`t forget to take your camera with you as there are lots of photo opportunities in the castle and the magnificent view looking over Lorca.

Sierra Espuna Southwest of Murcia city, the Andalucian sierras tail off into a series of rocky massifs, undeveloped and undiscovered. This is the Sierra de Espuna, one of Spain's renowned natural parks, a wilderness area of dramatic peaks and pine forests offering scenic drives, serious climbing and superb walking.

The local tourist information site is packed with information and ideas about the area. Click below to find out more.

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The mar menor is reknowned for great watersports, with a variety on offer. Windsurfing, kitesurfing, sailing and more are all available in Mar Menor and the Costa Calida. All are within very easy reach of the villa.

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