ALTAONA GOLF & COUNTRY VILLAGE

📍 Location

Altaona Golf Resort (also known as Altaona Golf & Country Village) is a golf-centric resort community located in Baños y Mendigo, Murcia, Spain, just off the Autovía Murcia–San Javier (RM19) at km 1.4.

The resort sits at the foot of the Sierra de Carrascoy Natural Park, offering scenic views, pine-forested trails, and proximity to nature while being highly accessible from regional transport links.

Golf Course

🏆 Key Course Features

• 18-hole championship course with a Par 72 layout.

• Designed by Stirling & Martin Golf Architects, opened in 2019–2020.

• Course length:

  • Approximately 6,224 m (white tees)

  • 5,668 m (yellow)

  • 5,113 m (blue)

  • 4,467 m (red) for forward tees.

• Strategic design with wide fairways, sand bunkers, and water features that offer both challenge and playability for all levels.

• Practice facilities include a full driving range, putting and chipping greens.

• Grass is Paspalum Sea Spray, resilient to heat and salinity — ideal for the Mediterranean climate.

🏌️‍♂️ Player Experience

• Many golfers find it enjoyable with wide corridors and strategic variety, though conditions and vegetation can vary depending on season and maintenance.

Resort & Community

Altaona is more than a golf course — it’s a residential resort with an emphasis on lifestyle living.
The resort features a commercial centre that is currently being revitalised, offering many opportunities for new businesses.
The resort also benefits from 24/7 security and continues to grow, with new-build developments and future plans for a wellness centre.

🏠 Accommodation & Housing

• The resort features luxury townhouses and villas within a gated community setting designed for long-term living or holiday stays.

• Properties feature open-plan Mediterranean design, terraces, and views over the landscape and golf course.

🍽 Dining & Amenities

• On-site restaurants and bars include:

  • DOMUS — daytime restaurant-bar with Mediterranean cuisine that transitions to Italian in the evening.

  • Gastrobar 6 Sentidos — eclectic culinary destination.

  • La Terraza del Parador Bar — seasonal terrace with panoramic views.

🎾 Sports & Leisure

• Tennis and padel courts

• Swimming pool areas

• Walking and cycling trails or Quads trails.

• Close to natural hiking routes in Sierra de Carrascoy, ideal for outdoor activity.

Accessibility & Distances

Altaona’s location is a major advantage for both visitors and residents:

✈️ Nearest Airports 

• Murcia International Airport (Corvera) — ~12–15 minutes by car.

• Alicante-Elche Airport — ~60 minutes drive.

📍 Nearby Cities & Attractions

• Murcia city centre — ~12 minutes by car.

• Mediterranean beaches (e.g., Mar Menor / Cala Cortina) — ~30 minutes by car.

Environment & Surroundings

• Foot of Sierra de Carrascoy Natural Park, an extensive protected area with walking, biking, and scenic routes.

• The landscape combines Mediterranean hills, pine forests, and open views — ideal for outdoor leisure and wellness.

Reputation & Reviews

• Golf-specific review platforms show a 7+ average rating with varied golfer feedback: some praise the layout and scenery while others note that maintenance varies with season and water availability.

• The dining and clubhouse experience is generally well-regarded, especially social and casual food offerings post-round.

Summary — What Altaona Offers

✅ Championship 18-hole golf course designed for enjoyment and challenge.
✅ Residential resort community with modern townhouses & villas.
✅ Sports & wellness lifestyle — tennis, padel, hiking, cycling.
✅ Restaurants & social spaces within the resort.
✅ Strong location — minutes from an international airport and the city of Murcia.
✅ Scenic Mediterranean setting at the edge of a natural park.