José María Olazábal is one of the great names in golf so it stands to reason as a golfer you would want to play on a course designed by the double Masters champion. You'll soon have the chance at the new Corvera golf resort near the Costa Cálida in Murcia, Spain where you can also take the opportunity to view and buy a property overlooking the greens and fairways of this superlative golf course.

Corvera Golf and Country Club is one of Murcia’s newest golf resorts. Phase one and two of property development is already complete and residents are now moving in. Over a thousand golf properties have been sold so now is the time to make an investment at what will become one of Europe's premier golf resorts. Here we’ll look at Corvera resale golf property and the facilities that will be on offer at the resort.

Getting there

Corvera’s great location means getting to the resort will be quick and simple as a new airport is currently under construction and just a ten minute drive from the club. Work is due to be completed by August 2010 which means Corvera golf resort will have a dedicated airport to whisk you from the UK to your stunning new property (and some great golfing!). In the meantime, San Javier Airport is just 45km away and served by daily flights to and from the UK.

Corvera Golf and Country Club location

Just 20 minutes from the crystal clear waters of Mar Menor on the Costa Cálida and situated at the foot of the Carrascoy mountain range (one of the most desirable places to buy property in Murcia), Corvera Golf and Country Club is 15 minutes south of the city of Murcia and next to one of the region’s nature reserves.

Golf property at Corvera golf resort

Corvera golf property includes 2 bedroom apartments, 3 bedroom townhouses and 4 bedroom villas so there’s plenty of investment opportunity at the resort for every budget. The properties are located around the championship golf course in a peaceful, relaxing and comfortable environment. The apartments, townhouses and villas are finished in colour schemes that blend perfectly with the resort's surroundings.

Corvera golf resort facilities

Corvera golf resort may be a work in progress but development is progressing at quite a rate. As you enter over the brow of the hill you’ll be met with a stunning view of the resort with the golf course in the foreground and the properties and Carrascoy mountains as the backdrop.

The whole resort is enclosed by a perimeter barrier and the new guardhouse entrance has just been completed along with the entrance avenue which is lined with mature plants and shrubbery. Planting around the resort is ongoing so each day sees a new, improved and greener Corvera.

The resort will have a 5-star 200 bedroom hotel operated by DeVere so any visitors to the resort will receive a high level of quality and service during their stay. Residents will soon be able to take advantage of an Equestrian Centre boasting 24 stables and a training ring. Those who enjoy sports will be pleased to hear that facilities at Corvera are due for completion this summer and will include grass and clay tennis courts and a multi-purpose football, basketball and handball court. For the fitness and health lover there'll be a gym, spa and health centre.

Next to sports areas will be a commercial centre with shops, bars and restaurants to ensure you’ll never be without entertainment when off the golf course.

Corvera golf course and clubhouse

José María Olazábal and his company IGD have been hard at work designing and supervising construction of the course at Corvera which will become the winter headquarters for the European PGA. The 18-hole par 72 course covers over 6,700 metres and is planned to host professional competitions with Sam Torrence as its Director of Golf.

Construction of the course finished in April and the months of May and June were spent sowing the fairways, roughs and greens. Later in the summer there’ll be the final installation of equipment and finishing touches before the course gets its inauguration later in 2009. The driving range is already open.

The golf clubhouse is situated to the north of the course between holes 9 and 18. Over 2,500 square metres of space over two floors and a basement will house generously sized rooms for multi-purpose use. On the ground floor will be the pro shop, changing facilities (members and non-members) and a small supermarket for residents to buy groceries. The first floor has stunning views over the course and includes 200 square metres of outdoor terraces. Inside you will find a selection of bars plus a restaurant.

Next to the clubhouse will be the annexe buildings of which one will be home to the official PGA teaching academy to help young golfers on the road to success as well as giving residents the opportunity to improve their game.

Once complete, Corvera Golf and Country Club will be one of the most desirable golf resorts to own a property so take advantage of the favourable terms currently on offer.

The Murcia region of Spain already boasts some of Europe’s best golf resorts but those looking for a resort with great golfing as well as a coastal location then a Novo Carthago golf and beach property ticks the boxes plus many more. This exciting development is situated on the Costa Calida which is regarded by many as one of the most beautiful and unspoiled of all the Costas in Spain. The resort will be home to two 18-hole courses, one of which is tipped to host PGA Championships in the near future. With easy access to the motorway network of Murcia and airports just a short drive away, Novo Carthago could well be the location for your move into the Spanish property market.

Getting to Novo Carthago Golf Resort

Novo Carthago golf and beach resort is in the Mar Menor area within the Murcia region of Spain. Just along the Costa Calida, the resort can be found to the left of the La Manga strip, and a short 800m walk from the crystal clear waters of the Mar Menor sea (which is actually a lagoon – ‘Mar Menor means ‘little sea’). If you’re flying in from the UK, there are plenty of flights into San Javier airport (also known as Murcia Airport) with a flight time of about 2 hours. From the airport, Novo Carthago is just 20km away and by car will take you a 15-20 minute drive along the N332 coastal road and the AP-7 (Cartagena‚ Alicante) motorway.

The Location

The area in which Novo Carthago golf resort is situated has a protected landscape with mountains to the rear and views across the calm seas of Mar Menor to the front. Five minutes from the resort is the city of Cartagena with its international marina. A few kilometres along the coast you’ll find the old fishing town and resort of Los Alcazares with its first-class seafood restaurants and open air markets. The capital city of Murcia is just 45km away and is where you’ll find Spain’s biggest department stores.

With a rich history, impressive Spanish architecture, festivals, amenities, stunning scenery and the beautiful beaches and seas, Novo Carthago sits within one of Spain’s great regions making it the perfect resort for tourists, residents and golfers.

Novo Carthago Resort Facilities

Once complete, the resort will include some of the finest facilities in Murcia. The 5-star 400 room intercontinental hotel will include a spa plus conference facilities. Nearly half the resort is given over to sports with numerous tennis courts, swimming pools, football pitches and track and field areas planned. They’ll also be two town centres with bars, restaurants and supermarkets.

Throughout Novo Carthago you’ll find walking and cycle paths offering some of the best scenery of Mar Menor as you weave your way around the resort. You’ll be able to go on a leisurely stroll or ride and take in the views of the sea, the 15^th century San Gines de la Jara monastery and the beautiful windmills dotted throughout the area.

Due to the resort’s unique position next to the coast, and Europe’s largest salt water lagoon of Mar Menor, water sports are a big part of the facilities on offer. Novo Carthago will have its own nautical sports centre offering a great range of water sports including windsurfing.

Novo Carthago Golf

If you’re buying a property at Novo Carthago then the quality of the golf will be high on your agenda. You needn’t worry as you’ll be a resident (or holiday home owner) right next to two of the longest and best courses in Murcia.

Designed and built over 800,000 square metres of land, the philosophy is to create two 18-hole par 72 golf courses that integrate with the characteristics of the resort’s coastal location. For this challenge, the developer has recruited one of the world’s top golf course designers Robert Trent Jones Jnr. to create a Championship course and a Resident course both 6,845m in length.

The Championship course at nearly 7km long will include sand and water hazards with spectacular views over the resort’s properties and Mar Menor. The plan is for the course to host PGA competitions and will be a demanding test for the serious golfer.

The Resident course will weave around the resort across the natural topography giving average players a good round of golf while presenting more experienced golfers with a real challenge. This will be achieved with multiple tees for each hole placed at strategic positions helping to create varied playing lines. A round will culminate at the coastal end of the resort in front of the hotel and clubhouse.

If you want to journey off the resort for your golf, the famous La Manga club with its three world-class courses is just 5 minutes away.

Indulging a passion for golf means golfing enthusiasts travel the world to play on the best courses and many of these are situated in the Murcia region of Spain. The popularity and quality of golf in this region has led thousands of people to buy homes at the newly constructed golf resorts in Murcia. Golfers are snapping up the opportunity to have a permanent or semi-permanent residence and are relocating from the UK to a stylis, modern home within a golf resort in the beautiful climate and surroundings of this idyllic Spanish region. Those not looking for a home are seeking out investment property in these resorts and the vast buy to let opportunities. One of the most prestigious resorts you should consider is the Peraleja Golf Resort.

Why buy property at Peraleja Golf Resort in Murcia

Key factors in purchasing a golf property in Spain should be the quality of the design, architecture and construction of the property as well as the resort’s facilities. Then there’s the location to consider and the professionally designed golf course. Peraleja golf resort will meet and exceed all your expectations.

As development along the coastal areas of Spain have become over-subscribed, Peraleja golf resort has been located inland slightly on a hilltop giving stunning panoramic views of the Mar Menor lagoon and the Mediterranean sea. The resort is well served by a network of highways and dual carriageways that can speed you to destinations around the region within a short space of time. The airport, with regular flights in and out of the UK, is just 15 minutes away.

Peraleja Golf Property and Resales

To capitalise on the breathtaking views from this resort, developers and local building regulators have agreed that no apartment blocks are to be built so Peraleja is a villa only golf resort. There are 14 different architectural designs to choose from and each one echoes the traditional country houses of the region but with contemporary finishes and styling. Built on individual and spacious plots of land, these villas really are stunning properties boasting features such as exposed beams, iroko wood carpentry, air-con, central heating and private swimming pools.

Many of the current villas on the market are resale properties and available to own today. Phased development of new property continues giving you the opportunity to buy ‘off plan’ at excellent terms. For those seeking an investment and rental opportunities, the big appeal of this region is the beautiful climate all year round meaning that renting isn’t restricted to the summer months.

Golf course at Peraleja

When you think about Spanish golf the most iconic Spanish golfer is of course Severiano Ballesteros. Having retired from professional golf in 2007, Seve supervised the design and planning of the course at Peraleja which opened in 2008. As with the rest of this resort, the golfing here is five-star and played against a breathtaking backdrop. The 18-hole par 72 stretches out across 6,250 metres of undulating land, challenging obstacles and cascading water. Look out for the par 4 hole 8 and the par 3 hole 16 which are two of the best looking holes on the course.

The course is supported by facilities to satisfy the most demanding of golfers with helpful and friendly staff on hand and an incomparable clubhouse to any other course in the region. It really is top quality with a superb architectural design boasting a superb restaurant and bar.

Resort facilities

The developers are focussed on establishing Peraleja golf resort as a location of quality throughout and this will extend to the on-site facilities currently under construction. The comprehensive commercial centre of the resort will have a luxury 5-star hotel with views across holes 1, 2, 8, 9, 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 of the course.

A spa and sports centre, shopping, bars, landscaped jogging and cycling paths and secure children’s play areas will place Peraleja at the pinnacle of golf resorts in the Murcia region of Spain.