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Desert Springs Leisure Resort

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Simply stunning, find a restful stay at Desert Springs Resort. Set along the beautiful Alboran Sea, where rocky landscapes meet calming rivers, it invites you to slow down, unwind and savour every second of your stay. Standing tall as Europe’s only international award-winning luxury family resort and championship desert golf course, this remarkable destination is home to an impressive 18-hole course, international standard cricket facilities and mesmerising villas with private pools. More than just a premier golf resort, time spent here is always time well spent, with endless opportunities included in your booking for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are keeping busy around the pool, heading out on an adventure-filled excursion, or simply embracing relaxation, Desert Springs offers a harmonious blend of leisure, sport, and natural beauty right on your Almería villa doorstep.

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Winner of 9 British Travel Awards in 2024

Best travel conmpany to Iberia - 2024 Best travel company holidays for summer sun - 2024 Best travel compnay for villa holidays - 2024 Best travel website for online advertisements - 2024 Best travel company for winter sun holidays - 2024 Best travel company for tailor made holidays - 2024 Best travel company for east/south-east Europe - 2024 Best travel company for family holidays - 2024 Best travel company for Hellenic Europe - 2024

What Can I Do At Desert Springs?

Golf

Delivering world-class golf to its guests, this exceptional 18-hole course boasts lush fairways set against breathtaking backdrops, inspired by the iconic desert courses of Arizona. Tee off amid rugged landscapes and panoramic mountain views, practise your drive and putt at the driving range, or refine your game at the golf academy, staffed by PGA professionals offering personalised one-on-one lessons. Round off your day in style at the resort’s elegant clubhouse with a bite to eat or a refreshing drink after time on the green.

Golf at Desert Springs

Health and wellness

Whether you are a dedicated gym lover or just like to keep active on holiday, the Sierras Sports Club is a brilliant spot to break a sweat. You will find plenty of cardio kit, free weights and strength machines, so you can enjoy a workout that feels just right for you. Why not make wellness a priority on your break away and treat yourself to a trip to the Desert Springs Spa, offering a wide range of massage and beauty treatments, ideal for rejuvenating and thoroughly unwinding, you deserve it after all.

Wellness at Desert Springs

Kids Club

For our tiny travellers, the resort’s kids club is bursting with fun and activities. Nestled in the heart of the resort, the exciting Crocodile Kids Club keeps little ones close and entertained, so you can relax while they enjoy everything from golfing and swimming to making paella and learning a few words of Spanish. Perfecto!

With play areas to wander and explore, plus kids’ electric cars to drive around the club, the fun and possibilities are endless, giving everyone that extra bit of holiday time they love the most.

Sports and fitness

From an ICC-accredited cricket ground to world-class football and tennis facilities, plus courts for padel and beach volleyball, you will find endless ways to stay active and entertained throughout your stay. If you prefer a slower pace of life, unwind in the dedicated yoga and Pilates studio or follow the scenic cycling trail to discover the beauty of the Almería region. Ride through citrus grove-lined paths, traverse rugged desert landscapes, and marvel at dramatic coastal headlands, all waiting to be explored.

El Torrente Restaurant

Experience the true taste of the Mediterranean at El Torrente, where every dish is crafted from the finest local ingredients sourced from the land and sea of mainland Spain. This gastronomic restaurant is renowned for its high-class dining and exceptional flavours; all set against the serene backdrop of Powder Creek and its cascading waterfall.

Crocodile Club Restaurant & Sports Bar

If you’re looking for great food, handcrafted drinks and the very best in live sports, an afternoon at Crocodile Club Restaurant & Sports Bar is time well spent. Set within an African-style thatched house, you can enjoy vibrant flavours from freshly caught fish to sizzling grills, it’s the ideal place to relax and cheer on your team.

Crocodile Club Pool Bar

Serving refreshing drinks and relaxed lunches, the Crocodile Club Pool Bar is the most idyllic place to unwind and soak up the sunshine with your nearest and dearest. After you’ve worked up an appetite with a swim, wander over to the pool bar and savour a tempting menu of globally inspired dishes. Pair your meal with a chilled cocktail and linger over a long, lazy afternoon by the warm Spanish sun.

The Cave Bar

Just below the Crocodile Club, you’ll find the striking, white-walled Cave Bar, a cool retreat from the summer heat and an unforgettable setting for private dining. Its unique atmosphere creates a one-of-a-kind experience you’ll treasure for years to come, so mark a special occasion in the divine Cave Bar.

What's on offer?

  • 18-hole championship golf course
  • Spa
  • Kids Club
  • ICC-accredited cricket ground

  • Gym & Fitness
  • Sports & Leisure Facilities
  • Restaurants & Bars
  • World-class, football pitch