More than just golf at Desert Springs
The villa at Buena Vista is situated on the Desert Springs Resort which is an International award winning family leisure resort and golf club with exclusive luxury homes set beside the emerald green fairways of a unique and stunning desert golf course. The resort, which offers a wide array of facilities is set on a unique plateau location just a few miles from the coast in the secluded Almanzora region of South East Spain.
The Almanzora region in Spain is now regarded as the last jewel in the Spanish crown. Boasting the best year round climate in all of Europe, Almanzora has easy access via traffic free motorways through the Spanish countryside and parklands.
Serviced by three International airports, Almeria, Alicante & Murcia from many UK departure points means this dream destination is less than three hours away.
Ideal for family and golfing holidays the resort provides luxury facilities in a relaxed atmosphere with the villa providing the ideal facilities for a relaxing break in one of the sunniest areas of Europe.
The Area:
The Cuevas del Almanzora Coast of Eastern Andalucia is truly a place apart. A unique desert climate, stunning scenery and Spain's finest luxury luxury accommodation. There is something for everyone... Relaxation, outdoor living, quality of life and a genuine Spanish lifestyle with a true warmth of spirit that expresses everything that is good about this enchanting region.
The best climate in Europe. Sunny, warm and dry winter days, the Almanzora has the warmest, sunniest and driest climate of all Spain and Europe. With its culture, welcoming locals and sense of warmth and well being , the Almanzora lifestyle is easy to embrace. The unhurried rhythm of daily life with its festivals and sociability and the region’s emphasis on the outdoors creates an easy, relaxed atmosphere. Sun filled days on beaches, exploring the surrounding countryside, playing golf or a variety of other sports ... All against a back cloth of Spanish tradition with lively fiestas, vibrant bars and restaurants and colourful local markets.
Variety is the essence of the Almanzora region and whatever your interests, you will find plenty to enjoy. Beach lovers can choose from a great variety of fine sandy beaches where there is plenty of space to relax along with many excellent beach bars.
Car hire is recommended.
Villa Facilities
The fully air conditioned, three bedroom villa can be set up as two doubles and one twin, or one double and two twins or three twins. If four people share the villa it can be configured with two ensuite bathrooms, otherwise there is one ensuite, one family bathroom and a cloakroom. Additionally there is a fully fitted kitchen, a living/dining room and a large verandah with bar-b-que, which for most of the year is used as the lounge/dining area.
Outside there is a private swimming pool which can be heated when required, a petanque pitch, garden and an enormous roof top solarium. The villa is overlooking the second green (no golfers up to four hours before sunset) and is within easy access to all resort facilities.
Resort Facilities
Award Winning Location
Set high on a plateau with panoramic views over the Almanzora valley towards the Mediterranean and surrounding mountains, there is something quite special about the perfectly maintained desert parkland; the largest rock and cactus garden in Europe.
Desert Springs Resort and Golf Club has life style and leisure activities for just about everyone.
Besides the golf the International Award winning Resort has a Day Spa, a sports and fitness club and other facilities for all the family including natural swimming pools, jacuzzi, sun lawns, sand play bunkers, tennis, paddle, beach volley ball, a jogging and trim trail, mountain biking, and football.
Also available close by are trail riding, horse riding lessons, sailing, diving and snorkeling and some stunning beaches.
Golf - The stunning Indiana championship course provides a unique golfing experience, which is the overseas home of the Welsh Ladies Golf Union.
The Golf Academy has unsurpassed facilities to improve all aspects of a golfers’ game. Inspired by the famous desert courses of Arizona, The Indiana course is a spectacular example of man’s creativity in harmony with nature; its emerald green are set amongst massive rocky outcrops, arroyos and dry rivers.
The contrast of the immaculate fairways and ‘desert springs’ with the arid landscape of cactus, rock and flowering desert, all framed within a panorama of landmark mountain ranges, is stunning at all times of year. The course is both demanding and exhilarating and offers a variety of shot making challenges to test the skill level of every player, from the beginner to professional.