Las Colinas Golf & Country Club sits in the heart of Spain's Costa Cálida, with a championship layout by Cabell B. Robinson winding through Mediterranean woodland and natural ravines. You get proper views too, with the Mar Menor lagoon visible in the distance on clear days and the surrounding hillsides rolling away towards the coast.
This is not a holiday-course pushover. The design asks you to commit off the tee, then rewards good angles into greens that are well defended without feeling unfair. Robinson has used the natural terrain cleverly here, routing holes through valleys and across ridges so you're constantly adjusting for elevation and reading how the ball will release on firm fairways. If you're the type who enjoys plotting your way round rather than just hitting driver and hoping, you'll have plenty to think about. The bunkering is strategic rather than penal, the greens have enough movement to make lag putting interesting, and the conditioning is consistently strong, which matters when you're paying championship-course green fees.
Logistically, it's straightforward. Murcia International is around 40 minutes away, which makes Las Colinas a strong shout for a long weekend, but it's far enough from the busier Costa del Sol and Mar Menor strips that you can actually switch off after your round. The club feels purpose-built for golfers rather than a golf course bolted onto a timeshare development, and that shows in how the facilities are laid out and how the staff approach the game.
Who is this for?
Golf groups who want a quality course and modern self-catering accommodation, plus couples and families who'll use the gym, tennis courts and beach club between rounds. It suits anyone looking for a quieter corner of Spain with proper golf at the centre of the trip.
Who is it best for?
Mid to low handicappers who enjoy a proper championship challenge and want a course in excellent condition, and groups planning three to seven nights where space, privacy and easy airport access matter. The villas work particularly well for larger groups or multi-generational trips where you want your own base but still want resort amenities within reach.