La Finca and Algorfa is a town and golf course west of Torrevieja and Guardamar del Segura. The town of Algorfa is located on the banks of the Segura River, with mountains to the southwest of the town. The town itself is very picturesque, with beautiful architecture and a small population of 3-5000 people. Nearby Algorfa is La Finca Golf and Spa Resort, which boasts an 18-hole course with a par of 72.
Algorfa
Algorfa is a wonderful little town with great connections to surrounding towns and cities, including Orihuela, Murcia and Torrevieja.
Around the town are several bars and restaurants, including local favourite, La Ermita.
One of the best bars in the town is the Meson Algorfa Bar, serving great food for a great price.
La Finca
As mentioned previously, La Finca is an 18-hole golf course and spa. It was opened in 2002 and has since became a top golf course for keen golfers in the region and is one of three golf courses owned by the QUARA group. The course itself was designed by the great Pepe Gancedo, so do expect great fairways with challenging holes.
The course itself has its own clubhouse. This is a place in which users of the facility can store their golf gear, clothes and other personal belongings securely. There is also a shop for users of the course to buy all their essential golf gear.
La Finca is a hotel resort with wonderful spa facilities. Overall, the facility has over 100 rooms ready for that perfect break. Facilities offered include the spa and golf course, a swimming pool and luxury rooms equipped with essential technology. This is the ideal place for a couples break, a family retreat or for all golf-lovers.
A Spot of Golf
The golf course at La Finca has become one of Spain’s leading courses. The designer of the course, Pepe Gancedo, was a pro-golfer in his prime, winning 6 Spanish championships and 2 international tournaments.
Golf is one of the biggest advantages of the area. Other courses nearby include the Vistabella golf course, Maquesa Golf and five others, including the award-winning Las Colinas.
Relax at the Spa
La Finca offers a state-of-the-art spa at their hotel. At the spa you can discover a world of relaxation – perfect for spending time with friends.
Overall, there are four different spa package deals. They all range from 45 minutes to 150 minutes, with prices depending on the deal. There is also a range of body and beauty treatments to choose from.
The spa also boasts wonderful and relaxing heated pools, saunas and jacuzzis – another great way of relaxing with friends (especially with a small glass of champagne).
Restaurants and Bars
A hugely popular restaurant in Algorfa is The Vestry. It offers many dishes including Italian, Spanish and seafood dishes. There are also several bars situated around the town where you can enjoy a nice drink after a long day at the course.
Within La Finca Resort are two restaurants, a terraced cafe and two bars – one of which is alongside the pool in the resort. The Jardines restaurant is a wonderful place to get a real taste of Mediterranean and Spanish cuisine. The restaurant offers an eclectic menu, with dining areas looking outwards towards the green of the golf course. The buffet restaurant at La Finca is the perfect place to treat your tastebuds, with a range of top-quality and local foods on offer. It is available throughout the day.
The resort itself has an outdoor pool along with its very own pool bar. Whether you enjoy a cocktail or a refreshing beer, you will enjoy relaxing times beside the pool. If you’re into more of a nightclub-type vibe when drinking, find a unique style bar within the Club Lounge Suite.
Important Information
In the small town of Algorfa there is a medical centre and a police station. The closest hospital is in Torrevieja. The closest police station other than the one in the town is in Almoradi, another town located nearby.
Around the town are a number of schools with many others in towns located nearby. The La Finca golf course also offers a golf school. The closest University is in the city of Torrevieja.
Climate
This area in Spain is warmest during the summer months of June, July and August and is coolest during the months of December, January and February. Rainfall usually occurs in small amounts.
