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.

Dining & refreshments

The Crocodile Club has a relaxed family style menu throughout the day in summer and evenings all year round with dining in the long room and on the terraces. It offers a menu of traditional Spanish, Thai, pastas, pizzas, burgers, salads and fresh fish dishes.

Interior of the Crocodile Club

In the Summer months the club comes alive in the evening with its own disco and live music.

El Torrente restaurant offer fine dining in the evening


El Torrente Restaurant in the Colonial style golf club house offers lunch everyday and fine dining in the evening. Breakfasts are available and a lunch menu which can be enjoyed al fresco on the magnificent deck overlooking the water courses and the 18th green.

The Golf Clubhouse

There are 3 bars each with their own atmosphere, the Colonial in the clubhouse, The Rosewood in the long room and the pool bar at the crocodile club.

The Clubhouse offers breakfast and lunch daily

Groceries can be purchased at the Marquee overlooking the practice grounds

The Indiana Course

Designed by Peter McEvoy and inspired by the famous desert course of Arizona the Indiana has been built to full USGA specifications.

It is a spectacular example of design and creativity in harmony with nature, creating a unique golfing experience.

Its emerald green fairways are set amongst rocky outcrops, streams, ponds, arroyos and dry riverbeds.

The contrast of the immaculate fairways and greens with the arid landscape of cacti, rock, and flowering desert set high on a plateau surrounded ranges is stunning at all times of the year.
Over 1 million imported cacti, succulents, trees and desert plants become denser and more daunting the further the shots are from the fairway. Perhaps not surprisingly given the course is set in the largest cacti and rock park in the whole of Europe.

All in all the course offers an exhilarating golfing experience both demanding and satisfying for players of all abilities depending on the choice of tee selected.

Enhancing the appeal of the course, some of the fairways wind their way through exclusive residential homes.

The course is maintained in peak condition throughout the year by an innovative water recycling system, along with the streams that run through the course, a residual water treatment plant and an adjacent reservoir.

This commitment to maintaining the environment has led to the course winning the Government’s award for the best Spanish course of 2005 for ecological care. The Indiana is the overseas home for a number of British golf unions as well as the home of the Royal Spanish Golf Federation, for whom Desert Springs hosted the 2006 Spanish Amateur Open.


The practice facilities

The practice facilities are equally impressive. They include an ‘A’ star video training lounge, pitching and putting greens, covered synthetic and grass driving range and a complement of PGA teaching professionals.



There is a superb clubhouse, pro shop and boutique with a full range of facilities and products for sale.


Clubs, buggies and trolleys are available for hire.

The score card

A message about the course from the course designer,Peter McEvoy.