Welcome to La Finca Golf near Algorfa.
Welcome to the Vega Baja (low fertile plain) area of Spain’s Costa Calida (warm coast).
La Vega Baja is the southernmost district of Alicante area. The coastline and its beaches are superb with well established tourist centres such as Torrevieja and Guardamar del Segura.
Inland, the plains of Vega Baja are watered by the River Segura which splits the area in two and enters the sea at Guardamar. These fertile plains are used to grow a large proportion of the area’s fruit and vegetables.
The Coast
Between the centres of Torrevieja and Guadamar del Segura and stretching down to the border with Murcia, are a string of superb beaches with white sand lapped by the tranquil Mediterranean sea, if you want to relax in the sun within easy reach of services, the beaches are ideal. There are two marinas along this stretch of coast offering the chance to pursue a range of water sports, from jet-skiing to scuba diving. Some are more popular than others, but whichever beach you pick, you can be sure to be within easy reach of a variety of amenities.
Torrevieja
The town of Torrevieja situated just 35 kilometres south of Alicante airport is a popular year-round holiday destination. It is difficult to believe that 200 years ago, there was only an old watch tower and a couple of houses here. The salt flats behind Torrevieja led to the rapid development of the town and port, today it is the biggest producer of salt in Europe. Tourism is the other big business in Torrevieja and people gather here every year to soak up the sun on its gorgeous beaches. The salt water lakes absorb water from the atmosphere and create a special microclimate which is widely regarded to be beneficial for sufferers of rheumatism, asthma, bronchitis and other respiratory problems. The salt lakes are now a nature reserve, attracting a diverse range of migratory and nesting birds. Torrevieja has a huge variety of Spanish and international restaurants as well as historic sites worthy of interest including the town’s casino.
There are a number of golf courses within easy reach of Torrevieja including La Finca, Las Ramblas, Campoamor and Villamartin.
Torrevieja is conveniently located 27km from Murcia’s San Javier airport and 34km from Alicante airport on the main N332 coast road.
There is a wide range of shops in Torrevieja, a few of them specializing in British and German goods.
A huge street market takes place every Friday. You can buy anything from clothes and jewellery to Spanish handicrafts and local fresh produce.
In the town centre is an indoor market selling a mind-boggling range of seafood straight off the boats at very cheap prices. There is also a daily seafront market with stalls displaying clothes and leather goods.
There are plenty of sporting facilities including sailing schools and diving clubs, horse riding stables, tennis courts and gymnasiums.
Algorfa
Algorfa lies on the banks on the Segura. One of Vega Baja’s citrus farming villages with a population of 1000, Algorfa is situated amongst lush and fertile countryside. Just outside the town is an unusual neo-gothic church that was built at the beginning of the nineteenth century and is worth visiting. Algorfa holds a market on Sundays. Travelling further inland, we come to Benejúzar, a semi industrial town with 5000 inhabitants and then Jacarilla which is close to the Palace of the Marquis of Fontabla, with its extensive gardens. Next is Bigastro, an industrial town on the Segura, in the centre of the Vega Baja. Nearby is La Pedrera, a recreation area with mountain bike trails, walking trails along with barbeque and camping areas.
The towns and villages are within 20km of the service centres of Orihuela and Almoradi.
The area is well connected to the main roads of the area.
Alicante and Murcia airports are less than 50km away.
La Finca Algorfa Golf Club at Algorfa is the nearest golf club to all of the towns