The fifth annual election for members to choose a Vice-captain and two members each for the Club’s Handicap and Competition Committees, for the period 1st April 2009 through 31st March 2010, is announced.   Since April, 2005, Club Officers have been elected annually from and by Members to work with the management of the Club.…read more

Did you promise to get fit in the New Year? After the festive season, one of the most common resolutions people make is to improve their overall health and physical fitness. What better way to start 2009 than with a work out, using state of the art equipment at the Sierra Sports and Fitness Club?…read more

Desert Springs has today posted the ‘2009 Non Resident Members Extra Rounds, Members Guests & Non Member Property Owner Green Fee Offers’ in the Members section of our web site at http://www.almanzora.com/en/homes/locations/gc_membership.php. Copies can also be obtained from Golf Reception. Director of Golf, Simon Coaker remarked: "First introduced last year, this publication is intended to…read more

As the Yule Tide fast approaches bringing seasonal celebrations and festivities, here is your opportunity to delight with fantastic offers for the festive season! The Day Spa @ Desert Springs have some great gift ideas for that someone special. Elemis products, exclusively available at The Day Spa, are award winning life style brands which are…read more

Dear Residents & Holidaymakers, Please be informed of the opening hours of the Marquee over the Christmas and New Year period:   Up to 24th December 10.00 – 14.00 25th December – 28th December inc. Closed 29th December – 31st December 10.00 – 14.00 1st January 2009 Closed 2nd January onwards 10.00 – 14.00  …read more

We all know that buying a Christmas present for the golfer that has everything isn’t easy, so we have come up with some specific special offers that may just help you out! How about the ‘GASP Experience’? Available from now until the end of February 2009, this special coaching package offers you the unique benefits…read more

DESERT SPRINGS CHRISTMAS PARTY You are most welcome to join us on 10th December (Wednesday), from 20.00h – 01.00h for the annual Desert Springs Christmas Party. This year staff & residents will party at El Torrente and tickets cost 20 €uros per person – which includes dinner and all wine, beer, tea, coffee and/or refreshments…read more

Dear Residents & Holidaymakers, We regret to inform you that the restaurants will be closed down for general maintenance as follows: The Crocodile Club will be closed from the 9th until the 14th December 2008 inclusive. Whilst the Crocodile Club is closed El Torrente Bar & Restaurant will be open from 07.15hrs until 24.00hrs and…read more

Please be advised of the new winter season opening/closing times at The Desert Springs Resort that come into effect immediately: El Torrente Bar & Restaurant Monday to Sunday 07.15hrs – 19.00hrs* Last food orders 17.00hrs The Crocodile Club Monday to Sunday 19.00hrs – 00.00hrs* Last food orders 22.00hrs Takeaway service available. The Marquee Monday to…read more

As announced on 1st August, Desert Springs Club Captain, Martin Symington rescheduled his Captain’s Charity Day to take place on Sunday 2nd November 2008. As a consequence of the ‘Sir Ian Botham Charity Golf Classic Grand Final’ being held from Thursday 30th October through to Saturday 1st November, it is anticipated that a large number…read more

Summer may be over but good facial, body, physical and spiritual care routines are essential if you want to look and feel your best all winter long. Follow our tips for a healthier, fitter and rejuvenated regime: Christmas celebrations. Good fun is the best way to feeling good about life. For a thoroughly up-lifting and…read more

The 2008 ‘Madera Verde Conference’ that the Desert Springs Resort was invited to host by the Spanish Ministry of the Environment’s Association for the Promotion of Socio-Cultural Activities (APAS) for their invited guests, referred to in the NewsFlash, of the 1st May 2008, has unfortunately now been postponed; possibly until later in 2009. Tee times…read more

EL TORRENTE Award-winning fine dining as well as light tasty snacks and good service in the elegant and relaxing Indiana Clubhouse at Desert Springs or ‘al fresco’ on the deck over Powder Creek Rapids. Breakfast, lunch and evening menus are served. A new cost cutting ‘Menu del Dia’ is offered as a speciality. Opening Hours:…read more

The Ashworth Clothing Summer Sale for both Men and Ladies is now on at the Desert Springs Golf Academy Shop located in the marquee next to the practice facilities. All Ashworth clothing has been reduced by 30%, so now is the perfect time to add to your golfing wardrobe. The ‘Silver Label Collection’ for Men…read more

Dear Residents, Just a quick update to remind you that our “Kids Club” is up and running. During July and August the Kids Club (for children between 6-12 yrs.) will take place on Monday – Friday, from 11.00 – 17.30h (healthy lunch included), please do ring me to enroll your child as soon as possible…read more

On 17th July, Desert Springs will unveil 3 large ceramic murals located at the entrance to the Resort. All will be revealed from 21.00h and the unveiling will be presided over by the Mayor of Cuevas del Almanzora, D. Jesús Caicedo. These murals have been created and hand-made by the well-known international Spanish artist, Julio…read more

Desert Springs had been selected to host the Grand Final of the ‘Sir Ian Botham Charity Golf Classic Series’ from the Thursday 30th October to Saturday 1st November 2008, as announced previously. All Desert Springs home owners and members should have received a letter, with an event application form, from Sir Ian. The aim is…read more