The first ‘Desert Springs Schools Golf Fiesta by Gullivers’ was held at The Desert Springs Resort and Golf Club in Almeria South East Spain from the 9th to 11th March with the involvement of Loretto School of Edinburgh in Scotland. In 2002, the Loretto School established ‘The Loretto Golf Academy’ the UK’s first school golf…read more
Desert Springs Golf Club today announced the third annual election for members to choose a Vice-captain and two members each for the Club’s Handicap and Competition Committees to take office for the period 1st April 2007 through to 31st March 2008. Simon Coaker, Director of Golf commented, “The election of a team of Members to…read more
The inaugural GOLF 4 ALL PRO-AM was held on the Indiana Course this week. An international field of 39 amateur players, from 10 countries, competed alongside 13 of the top women professionals from the Ladies European Tour. The Spanish team of Enrique Mercant, David del Cerro and Angel del Cerro were crowned the Pro-Am champions…read more
The Golf Academy was the place to be at Desert Springs just before Christmas, with 9 of Britain’s top women golfers from the GB&I Training Squad making the most of every hour of daylight, honing their already exceptional skills on the practice area. The GB&I Training Squad consists of the top players from England, Ireland,…read more
Karen Kelliher from The Day Spa @ Desert Springs makes Christmas Gift ideas easy for you. The exclusive Elemis products range has just launched a special seasonal collection – not just for Christmas these gifts make an ideal present for any occasion. Luxury Treats for Her €65 Skin Nourishing Milk Bath 125ml Pro-Collagen Marine Cream…read more
To all members and Property Owners, On my behalf, and that of my committee, I would like to thank everyone who participated in the Captain’s Day event. The weather was perfect for golf, the dinner was excellent and thanks to Kristina the music completed the evening. Once again Ireland seemed to challenge the rest of…read more
Buying a Christmas present for the golfer who has everything is not easy! Let Desert Springs Golf Club suggest a few ideas…… How about the ‘GASP Experience’? Available from now until the end of February 2007, this special coaching package offers you the unique benefits of the GASP system at the Golf Academy. Including two…read more
We have to inform you that Juan Carlos Gutierrez, Commercial Manager is no longer working with Playas del Almanzora, with effect from 9th November 2006. Carlos will be known to all of you as he has been involved in various roles for the group since the late 80’s, through both busy and quieter times and…read more
We are pleased to announce that it has now been confirmed that Desert Springs Golf Club will host the 2006 “Madera Verde” Conference and that new dates have now been agreed for the event. Desert Springs was awarded the 2005 Spanish National “Madera Verde” Prize for Environmental Responsibility out of no less than 60 other…read more
You may not have seen the Golf News issued in respect of the recent “Ryder Cup” tournament held at the resort between teams from The Redbourn Golf Club in England and Desert Springs. A copy may be found on the web site; suffice it to say here that Desert Springs had the better of the…read more
22ND DECEMBER: FRIDAY The Rose Singers will sing traditional Christmas Carols and Church music at the Club House from 7pm; El Torrente & Crocodile Club will both be open. 24TH DECEMBER, CHRISTMAS EVE: SUNDAY El Torrente: Mulled Wine & Mince Pies served from 7pm. Open for drinks until 11pm. The Croc Club is open for…read more
The Desert Springs Resort and Golf Club is offering you the opportunity to play golf with the stars from the Ladies European Tour. From 7th – 10th January 2007, 16 professionals from the tour will each compete with a team of three amateurs on the Indiana golf course, Europe’s only desert course, in the inaugural:…read more
PROGRAMME OF SPANISH CLASSES HELD EVERY TUESDAY, FROM 3.30 – 4.30PM ALL RESIDENTS & HOLIDAYMAKERS ARE WELCOME! Tuesday 4th July: Basic Expressions, Greetings & Introductions Tuesday 11th July: Meeting People Tuesday 18th July: Restaurants and Cafés Tuesday 25th July : At the Street Market Tuesday 01st August: Supermarket & Shopping…read more
Experience the ultimate in scientific skin therapy. The Elemis Advanced Anti-Ageing facials offer remarkable, long lasting results, stimulating cellular activity, boosting circulation whilst effectively treating the face and eye area. Receive your Age Defying Kit FREE. Your FREE gift is available while stocks last with every Visible Brilliance or Pro-Collagen Marine Facial. ELEMIS VISIBLE BRILLIANCE…read more
Have you got a birthday or wedding anniversary to celebrate? Maybe you just want to give yourself and loved ones a well-deserved treat? Well, how about booking either one of our exciting new Leisure Facilities at the Private Reserve, or one of our Summer Activities – available to all our Residents and Holidaymakers. We are…read more
The Welsh Ladies Under-21 Team has returned home after competing in the European Team Championships, which took place in Utrecht, Holland from 11th-15th July. Qualifying in 8th position the team looked outstanding in their new Desert Springs’ apparel and managed to grasp the last place in the top flight. Despite the best efforts of all…read more
Our exceedingly demonstrative Executive Chef, Steve “El Maestro” Pegg, will share some culinary secrets, of a strictly Mediterranean kind, in a series of Cooking Classes, which will be held in the Crocodile Club Kitchen from 12.00h – 13.30h approx., on the last Saturday of every month, from now until end of November, and on Saturday,…read more
Spend an entire lazy Sunday at the Crocodile Club at Desert Springs, Almanzora’s only super luxury family resort. Relax with pre –lunch drinks by the Croc Pool, or in the Bubble Pond, whilst the kids have a great time in the sand bunkers, the paddling pool and the games room. Then enjoy a really splendid…read more
Dear All, On the 9th August, earth people in Almeria should be able to witness a phenomenon known as “la lluvia de estrellas” (The Rainfall of Stars), when a host of falling stars, shooting across the night sky, should be visible from the Almanzora region. Did you know that a falling or shooting star is…read more
We announced in an earlier NewsFlash that the Desert Springs Resort and Golf Club has been selected as the host venue for the 2007 Spanish Amateur Open. A starting field of 132 of the best amateur golfers from Europe will compete over 5 days on the Indiana Course in the attempt to become the 2007…read more
