La Manga Club
- Driving time
- About 55 minutes by car
- Area
- Campo de Cartagena
- Golf course
La Manga Club near Los Belones in Cartagena is a resort with three 18-hole courses: South, North and West. It is about a 55 minute drive from Lago Rosa Apartment.
Here you choose by the day what suits you. The South Course (par 73) is the big one: designed by Robert Dean Putman, remodelled in 2005 by Arnold Palmer, with palms and water in the middle of the valley, and host to international tournaments. The North Course (par 71) is, according to the resort, technically the most accessible, shorter and rolling, with palms, lakes and ravines. The greens have plenty of slope, so a good touch counts.
The West Course (par 72) by Dave Thomas is the most demanding, running through dense pine forest at the foot of the Calblanque nature park, and the resort says it asks for your best on every shot. Work out your own order: North to settle in, South as the main course and West if you still dare. Good for a golf day with a wide spread of abilities.
Practice
The Academia de Golf y Centro de Prácticas, driving range, practice bunker, putting green and pitch and putt.
Food and sleep
37 Spikes and Sports Bar is in the clubhouse. The Grand Hyatt hotel is part of the resort. See lamangaclub.com, also for course maintenance dates.
Our tip
Cartagena is the natural pairing: the Roman theatre, the Palacio Consistorial town hall by the harbour and the Batería de Castillitos, a turreted fort on the coast.
Frequently asked questions
How many courses does La Manga Club have?
Three of 18 holes: South (par 73), North (par 71) and West (par 72).
Which course is the easiest?
The resort calls the North Course technically the most accessible for players of all levels.
Which is the hardest?
The West Course by Dave Thomas is, according to the resort, the most demanding.
