Roda Golf and Beach Resort:
The two bedroom apartment 'Solace 'was completed in July 2008 and is situated south facing so that the garden & patio area have sunshine for most of the day. Roda Golf and Beach resort is a property complex geared towards high quality tourism and residence. All the properties are built around the excellent 18 hole par 72 golf course and there are communal pools, children's play areas and gardens around the complex. For your safety and peace of mind there is 24 hour security on the complex with surveillance cameras and regular patrols.
A new beach club owned by Roda has recently been opened on La Manga del Mar Menor. Transport is by minibus collecting at Roda and then by ferry to the beach club. Facilities include a private pool area , restaurant, jacuzzi and water sports.
A luxury 5 star hotel with spa and shops is planned for 2009. This will be the first business venture outside Great Britain for the De Vere hotel group.
Los Alcazares:
The former fishing village situated on the Mar Menor (small sea) is close to the Roda complex. The Mar Menor is a salt water lagoon formed by the Mediterranean sea being cut off by the La Manga land strip. The shallow waters are very safe for bathing and water sports and there is over 7km of blue flag beaches.
There are numerous shops, restaurants and bars in the plaza area of Los Alcazares. Restaurants include traditional Spanish, Indian, Japanese and English cuisine - not forgetting the ' Celt ' Irish bar.
Places of Interest in the Murcia region:
There are a number of festivals in San Javier close to the Roda complex. These include the International Jazz Festival every August, The Theatrical Festival and The San Blas Pilgrimage.
The capital city of Murcia is a modern city with a rich, historical legacy that makes it stand out as a cultural and artistic center. There are numerous squares and terrace bars in which to relax and enjoy the local cuisine.
Cartegena has over 3000 years of history and is surrounded by hills and forts .
Caravaca de la Cruz is one of the world's five holy cities. 'The cult of the true cross' goes back to the 13th century.
The mud baths at San Pedro del Pinatar are popular with locals and tourists
Golf:
Roda golf course is a 18 hole par 72 course designed by Dave Thomas and Sam Torrance.
Lakes have been located in strategic places and the layout was created by combining different environments and adapting to the Mediterranean landscape and vegetation.
It is the first golf course in the region of Murcia to obtain the ISO 14001 environmental management standard.
The driving range has 16 spacious practice bays and there are also practice bunkers and putting greens.
Roda Golf is the winter home for the European PGA golf academy.
A 20% discount on green fees is available to all guests staying at the apartment.n
There is also a full set of golf clubs for free use by guests staying at the apartment.