Nueva Ribera Beach Club About Murcia

Murcia, contrast of desert and sea, arid land and orchards, coves with fine sandy beaches and crystal-clear water hidden among the steep coastal mountains. Filled with history, traditions and an unspoiled nature. For nature lovers, it is well worth a trip into the humble mountains of the high plateau: Teja, Salinas and the El Carche sierra, covered in pine trees, oaks, rosemary, lavender, junipers... and the breathtaking sights from one of the large parallel crests, from which you can see, in the distance, the "north-west lands".

Travelling through Murcia (in less than few hours from Nueva Ribera), you can visit the high plateau, the "north-west lands" or the coves and beaches of its coastline, much of which is still unspoiled. Starting with the high plateau, there is the desert, with the sweet aroma of thyme and rosemary, and Yecla and Jumilla awaiting with their wines, their plains and crags riddled with archaeological sites -such as those of Monte Arabi and its cave paintings. Vineyards and olive groves bordering on solitary lands, forming extraordinary landscapes with the green and ochre, yellow and red of the fruit trees. Every here and there you will find a castle or an isolated monastery. The heritage of a culture three thousand years old.

Enchanted land of conquerors and forests where the lush vegetation in the fertile meadows with crystalline mountain rivers shelters highly-valued fauna, in one of the most important genetic and biological reserves on the Iberian Peninsula. Reserves such as El Sabinar, La Serreta and Collado de Orbarroya, relics of ancient woods that formerly covered large expanses of the Iberian plateau and of the Northern part of Africa.

Areas where you can get away from the noise, hustle and bustle. Like the old city of Moratalla or the fantastic mountain scenery nearby, with the highest peaks in the region, including the Pico de Revolcadores, at 2,084 metres, and the El Cenajo reservoir. Other places, other discoveries: Cehegin, Bullas, Calasparra... Further on, Abanilla -they used to come here from Damascus to buy dates-and Fortuna, with its Roman spas, palm trees and light.

A minute sample of the traditional cultural heritage of the region of Murcia. The villages of the fertile Vega Media along the course of the River Segura. The holy town of Caravaca, with its Vera Cruz Sanctuary enshrined in an ancient arab fortress, with the Caballos del Vino (wine horses) festivities in May. And talking of traditional ceremonies, you mustn't miss the processions during the Holy Week in Lorca, Murcia or Cartagena. Discover the historic, cultural and thermal Murcia, with thousands of years of history. With the remains of its Iberian, Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Byzantine and Arab settlers, medieval castles scattered throughout the region, amphitheatres and Roman ruins, or the portico of Murcia cathedral, the best example of Spanish baroque style. The history and culture Murcia offers, is unique in Spain.

Just you and the land, the water and the air. Murcia is an excellent region for all kinds of sports and water activities. From all kinds of sailing or water-skiing in the Mar Menor to scuba diving in the marine reserves and shoals off the Murcia's coast, with abundant flora, fauna and wrecks you won't find anywhere else in the Mediterranean Sea. The more adventurous will discover countless opportunities for rafting, senderism, hang-gliding, rock climbing and even underwater speleology.

Less than 20 minutes from Nueva Ribera you can play on one of the four fabulous new golf courses -and these are just 4 of the 37 golf courses planned in the region of Murcia-. Courses designed by Nicklaus Design, Dave Thomas or Robert Dean Putman like the 3 courses at La Manga Club, Mar Menor Golf, Mosa Trajectum, Hacienda del Alamo, Al-toreal, etc. And if you won't go out of Nueva Ribera you can plya some balls in our own pitch Et putt Any day's golfing will be superb. Murcia, beside the Costa del Sol, will be a paradise for any golf enthusiast or sea lover, with many berthing options for yachts at the marinas close to Nueva Ribera. But there are much more to discover. Nueva Ribera and Murcia offer you a large catalogue of tourist and leisure attractions to explore, to evade and enjoy, in your own beach club and beach, in a natural and rural, historic, cultural, sporty, gastronomic or healthy neighbourhood.

From the Aguilas Castle you can see the commencement of the broken coastline of Murcia near Almeria, with 235 km of coves and beaches waiting to be discovered and stretching right up to the Las Lanzas Beach on the border with the province of Alicante. Coves and beaches with fine sand and untouched natural beauty, safe among mountain chains that protect them from the storms and crowds, with almost spring temperatures in winter and pleasant temperatures in summer.

Its splendid climate, light and sea bath islands 'and spots such as Cala Cerrada, Cueva de las Palo-mas, Cuatro Calas, Bahia del Hornillo, Calabardina, Isla del Fraile, Cabo Cope, Bolnuevo and its "Enchanted City", Puntabella, Playa Grande, La Azohia, El Portus, Los Alcazares and Mar Menor, Cabo de Palos and La Manga. Also the Islas Hormiga, where you can scuba dive, with certain restrictions, in the most important marine reserve in the Mediterranean: most impressive.

We recommend you to search for the fish market in any coastal village and watch a fish auction, wander around the streets, have a good breakfast in a tasca (tavern), then disappear into one of the countless unnamed coves you will find on your way back to Nueva Ribera. Then, in the evening, you can recall, while sitting at the Beach Club of the resort, the best moments, sceneries, sounds and aromas of a day out that you won't be able to repeat anywhere else in Spain.