About the Area
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Casa Naranja
About the Surrounding Area
Family Attractions
Outdoor Attractions
Golfers Paradise
The
Surrounding Area
When you arrive in Murcia you will soon discover that it is one of
south east Spain’s best kept secrets….. it is blessed with numerous
areas of outstanding beauty.
Playa del Mojon is one of nine local beaches to be awarded the Blue
Flag from FEEE.
This area has some of the best beaches in the Costa Blanca,
stretching from Torre de la Horadada to the north, down to the very
tip at Punta des Algas. Each of these unspoilt beaches are large &
wide covered in fine white sand, the topaz blue sea is tranquil &
very rarely becomes unsettled. There is no sudden drop or changes in
the level so allows children to play & bathe safely. There are beach
bars, play areas & foot shower facilities to wash off the sand.
El Mojon is a small village on the shores of the Mediterranean
located on the border between Murcia & Alicante. Casa Naranja is
just 100m from the beach, one friendly beach bar & two excellent
restaurants which open all year. There are two further restaurants
that open in the peak summer months.
In addition to the crystal clear Mediterranean & glorious beaches
the village of El Mojon looks out to the salt lakes, sand dunes &
nature reserves for which the area is justly famous. At the southern
end of the village is the start of the Mar Menor, the northern end
looks out to the neighbouring village of Torre de la Horadada.
El Mojon is within sight of Pilar de la Horadada & its sister town
of Torre de la Horadada, both have a large number of pleasant bars &
restaurants to suit every taste, serving every dish imaginable from
international cuisine to simple local delicacies.
Two of the most popular areas for eating & drinking are the Latino
quarter & La Torre square, British, French, Italian & Spanish bars
open until the early hours.
Torre de la Horadada is now within easy walking distance by a newly
constructed broad walk connecting El Mojon straight through to the
local bars & marina at Torre de la Horadada.
Further along the coast & within a ten minute drive are La Zenia,
Flamenca & Torrevieja which feature night clubs & casinos that open
until the early hours. Modernista casino & Pacha night club in
Torrevieja are the ideal place to go for a night out, closing at 4am
during the summer months.
Torrevieja has a large, lively seafront promenade with mini golf,
street market stalls & funfair, the beaches are covered in fine
white sand or have unusual rock pools with seating. There is a huge
modern marina offering plenty of facilities for sailing & other
water sports. There are ranks of bars & restaurants to choose from
including McDonalds & Burger King!
Just 5km south of El Mojon is the fishing town of San Pedro del
Pinatar, whose beaches are prized by the Spanish & have a wide
variety of water sports & beach activities. There are a large
selection of shops, bars & restaurants specialising in locally
caught fish.
Family Attractions
Aquopolis, Torrevieja
A large water park that has everything to keep the kids happy from
water slides to wave pools, with assorted swimming pools, there are
special areas for toddlers. The park is popular with adults &
children alike, park lifeguards & supervisors keep a watchful eye to
ensure public safety. With plenty of snack bars & ice-cream shops
it’s the perfect place to be when the sun is beating down.
Opening times & ticket information is available from its web site
www.aquopolis.es
Pola Park, Santa Pola
A brightly coloured fun park on the edge of Santa Pola which has
over 50 attractions,
suitable for all age groups. Rides include mini cars, pirate boats &
for those with a head for heights a panoramic tower with breath
taking views. There is a large range of restaurants serving a
variety of child friendly meals.
Opening times & ticket information is available from its web site
www.polapark.com
Terra Mitica (Land of Myths), near Benidorm
The largest & most exciting theme park on the Costa Blanca is just a
fifty minute drive from El Mojon on the AP7. The park is owned by
Warner Brothers & is suitable for ages of ten years & over. Terra
Mitica has everything from trilling roller coasters to huge water
slides, the park is divided into five sections with each dedicated
to one of the great Mediterranean civilizations from ancient Greece
to the Roman Empire.
Opening times & ticket information is available from its web site
www.terramiticapark.com
Mundomar, Benidorm
This is a large marine & exotic animal park where dolphins, sea
lions & even parrots perform spectacular shows. You can admire the
flamingos, penguins & turtles or enter a spooky bat cave. There are
plenty of other attractions including a galleon where from inside
you can enjoy a different view of what’s going on under the water,
there is a special section & children’s park for the very young.
Opening times & ticket information is available from its web site
www.mundomar.es
Mundomar & Aqualandia are two neighbouring parks located next to
each other offering all round entertainment & fun.
Aqualandia, Benidorm
Aqualandia is Europe’s largest water park with excellent facilities
& well trained staff. There are a variety of restaurants & picnic
areas which are shaded when you need a break from the sun.
Adentureland has been designed especially for younger children but
for the more adventurous there are plenty of exciting rides
including Black Hole, Rapids & Kamikaze. Big Bang is the newest ride
& is the highest chute in Europe.
Showers & lockers are available.
Opening times & ticket information is available from its web site
www.aqualandia.net
Outdoor Attractions
The Costa Blanca offers endless possibilities to experience every
possible water sport from scuba diving to windsurfing as well as
rock climbing & hiking.
The mountainous inland regions are fantastic for adventure sports,
you can try your hand at canyon descent, bungee jumping, hand
gliding, canoeing & rafting. The region is a paradise for bird
watchers, the salt lagoons & sand dunes close to El Mojon are host
to egrets, herons & large flocks of flamingos.
From Torrevieja anyone with a head for heights can go on a balloon
flight with Aero Globo – telephone 96 663 7401
Cycling is a very popular sport in Spain, most of the resorts close
to El Mojon have bike rental facilities, the Natural Parks have
several off road trails for mountain bikers.
Horse riding
For the equestrians among you can go horse riding, two stables we
have tried & had a fantastic day at were -:
Lo Rufete near San Miguel de Salinas, offering horse riding & quad
bike rides.
Hourly rates etc can be found on their web site
www.lorufete.com
El Refugio in Torrevieja – telephone 96 672 5672
Yacht clubs/sports harbour
Local marinas offer everything from sailing courses to yacht charter
& skipper hire. Boat rides to the Island of Tabarca or fishing trips
are available from Torrevieja, Cabo Roig or Torre de la Horadada.
Permits are often required for both freshwater & deep sea fishing &
is worth contacting a tourist information office for full details or
this web site
www.fepyc.es
Useful numbers -:
Sports Marina in Torrevieja – telephone 96 571 3650
Royal Nautical Club in Torrevieja – telephone 96 571 0112
Scuba diving
There are several companies offering diving courses & trips along
the coast, Adventure Divers (PADI) are based at La Manga Club Resort
which is just twenty minutes south of San Javier, details of dive
sites etc can be found on their web site
www.adventuredivers-spain.com
Golfers Paradise
There are several world famous championship golf courses all within
a 15 minute drive of El Mojon. The excellent standard of these
courses is proven by the frequent visits of the King of Spain.
Golf courses with sea views, surrounded by citrus plantations or
backed by mountains all offer an excellent combination of sports &
relaxation. A challenge to every golfer & a really special way to
enjoy life with 320 days of sunshine a year truly is a golfer’s
paradise!
All courses offer golf lessons & club hire, the restaurant food is
very good & reasonably priced, the Pro-shop is always well worth a
visit or two. Proper dress is required on all featured golf courses,
no t-shirts or swimming trunks.
Reservations are usually required at least 7 days before you wish to
visit, these can be made by fax or by phone. They usually require
the number of players & their handicaps, dates & approximate time
you would like to play.
Villamartin
03300 Orihuela, Alicante
Exit 763 off the A37 motorway
Telephone – 0034 966 765 170
Fax – 0034 966 765 170
Opened in 1972 & was designed by Paul Putman
18 hole golf course - Par: 72
The variety of the 18 holes offered by this course gives enthusiasts
the chance to enjoy using all 14 clubs from their bags, of note are
the fast greens which are always so well maintained.
Facilities available -:
Golf lessons
Club hire
Practice ground & balls
Buggy & caddie cart hire Pro-shop
Restaurant & café
Swimming pool
Las Ramblas de Orihuele
03189 Orihuela, Alicante
Exit 763 off the A37 motorway
Telephone – 0034 966 774 728
Fax – 0034 966 774 733
Opened in 1991 & was designed by Jose Gancedo
18 hole golf course – Par: 72
Located between two ravines on the shore of the Mediterranean this
course requires the player to use great precision when hitting the
ball, both fairways & greens are narrow & demanding.
Facilities available -:
Golf lessons
Club hire
Practice ground & balls
Buggy & caddy cart hire
Pro-shop
Restaurant & café
Campoamor
03189 Orihuela, Alicante
Exit 763 off the A37 motorway
Telephone – 0034 965 320 410
Fax – 0034 965 320 506
Opened in 1989 & was designed by Carmelo Gracia
18 hole golf course – Par: 72
The layout of this course has been adapted to both the professional
& amateur golfer, the fairway are wide & long but the greens & the
inclination of the fairway are the big challenges here.
Facilities available -:
Golf lessons
Practice ground & balls
Buggy & caddy cart hire
Pro-shop
Café
La Finca (Algorfa)
Exit 743 off the A37 motorway
Telephone – 0034 966 729 010
Fax – 0034 966 729 011
A new course opened in 2002 you are assured exceptional quality. The
course is situated at the foot of Mount Escotera right in the heart
of the Segura region. The superb greens are very fast & tricky,
Bermuda grass fairways combine to make a fantastic course.
La Marquesa
03170 Rojales, Alicante
Exit 740 off the A37 motorway
Telephone – 0034 966 714 258
Fax – 0034 966 714 267
Opened in 1989 & was designed by Justo Quesada
18 hole golf course – Par: 72
Lying in a valley between two mountains this course is mainly flat &
offers no particular difficulties. It has wide fairways interspersed
with canals, lakes & other obstacles which all players enjoy. It is
a course that ranks as very comfortable yet will give players a
chance to use a wide variety of irons.
Facilities available -:
Golf school
Club hire
Practice ground
Buggy & caddy cart hire
Pro-shop
Restaurant & café
Sauna, solarium & swimming pool
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