Atamaria: Golf, Nature and Cultural Heritage

The development of La Manga Club began in January 1972 on land known as Atamaría. The club’s history is therefore historically linked to Atamaria. If you are looking for a hotel in Atamaria, the following topics can help you organise your travel interests: golf and racquet sports, cycling, nature, and cultural heritage. Consider which focus matters most for your stay.

Sports at La Manga Club

La Manga Club has three 18-hole golf courses. Its golf academy adds a driving range with 45 hitting bays, as well as short-game facilities. The golf offering therefore includes both courses and practice facilities. The academy offers individual and group lessons in English and Spanish. If lessons are part of your plans, check the current options in advance: the lesson offering may change.

La Manga Club’s Racquets Club has a total of 42 tennis and padel courts. This complements golf with two other sports and gives you a concrete basis for choosing your interests: golf is represented by courses, practice areas and lessons, while tennis and padel are available through the Racquets Club’s shared court offering. This can help you decide whether golf or several racquet sports should take priority in your travel plans.

Road and Off-Road Cycling

There are road cycling routes at La Manga Club and in its immediate surroundings, with easy, moderate and difficult levels. These categories provide a useful guide if you are considering road cycling as part of your travel plans. Routes and ratings may change, so check the current conditions before setting out. Mountain bike routes pass through Calblanque Natural Park, over Monte Cenizas, through Portmán and through the Sierra Minera. Conditions on these routes may also change, so it is worth checking them before your ride.

The two forms of cycling differ in the features described: road cycling is presented in terms of difficulty levels, while mountain biking is associated with four specific landscapes and place names. For your initial choice, the first consideration is therefore the type of cycling: road routes with three difficulty levels or mountain bike routes through the areas listed above.

Coastal Access and Trails in the Calblanque Area

Cala del Barco is located in Calblanque Regional Park. Access is through the La Manga Club complex; the cove can be reached via an unpaved road and a nature trail leading to the shoreline. Access conditions may change, so check them before your visit.

Another nature-related option is the PR-2. The hiking trail passes through protected ecosystems in the Calblanque–Peña del Águila area to a 268-metre-high summit with southerly views over the Mediterranean Sea, also known as Mar Mayor. Cala del Barco focuses on the shoreline and access trail, while the PR-2 focuses on protected ecosystems and summit views. This can help you choose between a coastal interest and a hiking interest.

Military Cultural Heritage in the Wider Area

In the wider area around Atamaría, a battery complex is an example of military architecture and is protected under Spanish heritage law. It was built in 1931 over an earlier structure dating from the 18th century. The two dates refer to different construction phases: the earlier structure dates from the 18th century, while the battery complex was built in 1931. This adds a cultural and historical focus alongside sports and nature. If you would like to include history when choosing a destination, this architecture offers another point of interest in the Atamaría area.

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