Sir Ian Botham's charity golf classic at Desert Springs

From our garden you can view the golfing swings of a host of celebrities from the worlds of golf, football, athletics, cricket, rugby and entertainment as they join 'beefy' to support Leukaemia Research by participating in his golf classic being played at Desert Springs golf resort from 11 - 13 October. Sir Viv Richards, Nasser Hussain, Steve Cram, Matt Dawson and Ronan Keating to name a few have accepted the invitation to help their amateur teams of 3 to compete for this year's trophy, playing 36 holes of golf over 2 days.
Sir Ian Botham comments "Desert Springs Resort and Golf Club is a place close to my own heart and, I think the best family retreat in Europe". Sir Ian Botham goes on to say that "most of all we will raise much needed funds for Leukaemia research of which I am president."
If you would like further information on this truly worthwhile event contact www.bothamgolf.com

About Desert Springs Resort

Desert Springs is serenely set, high on a plateau with panoramic views over the Almanzora valley leading towards the Mediterranean and surrounded by mountains.



It is quite unlike any other resort you can experience outside of the exclusive developments found in Arizona, California and New Mexico on which Desert Springs is modelled.

This is borne out by the fact that this ‘gated’ community received 3 awards; for its architecture, and best Spanish and International resort developments at the prestigious International homes Bentley awards in 2005. It has no equal in this part of Spain.

It is large enough to provide every facility needed for a memorable holiday yet small enough to provide a lifestyle far away from the sprawling developments along most of the Spanish costas

And as a bonus and without exception, Almanzora has the sunniest, warmest and driest climate in the whole of Europe. This has created a truly unique desert environment with an average day winter temperature of 65°C, which means the resort can be enjoyed all year round.

Apart from the Indiana course the resort offers a range of exceptional facilities for its guests.

The Crocodile Club
Overlooking the resort and golf course is an outstanding thatched African style ‘long room’ home to the Crocodile Club created especially with families in mind.

Here you can enjoy a range of facilities; a cool ‘misty’ free form swimming pool and adult splash pool with contra current, Jacuzzi, sun lawns, children’s play and games areas and their own beach.



The Sierra Club
For the more energetic there is at the adjacent Sierra Club a superbly equipped state of the art gym, tennis and paddle courts plus beach football and volleyball pitches.
In addition there is a spectacular trim and jogging trail that meanders through the golf course where you can take in the stunning scenery.
Alternatively you can apply some pedal power by hiring a mountain bike and tour the resort

For the less energetic there is the computer games room or an outdoor giant chess game. Or a spot of pampering in the day spa.