El Plantio Golf Course Costa Blanca Spain

El Plantio Golf Course is situated in the Torreviejaexcellent challenge for all level of golfers as it has
and Alicante area of Spain in Costa Blanca. It hasdifferent tee positions for the convenience of all
been brilliantly designed by Manuel Ferri Sanchezgolfers. This club is worth a visit with its striking
and was opened for play in 1993. It is anclubhouse and friendly atmosphere.
attractive golf course between Alicante City andTwo lakes come into play in the back nine holes
the airport. El Plantio is an exceptional course inand there are few water hazards on the initial
the region as it has been designed on a naturalnine. You will have to be extra careful on the
conservation region. This golf course lies in total10th, 12th, 15th and 17th as they require skilful
harmony within this unique region of spectacularshot over the water bodies and a wayward shot
beauty.will find its watery grave. The best challenge
Original plant species have been replanted carefullystarts from the 13th, which is a short par 4 with
and this offers the golf course an exotican artificial waterfall halfway through the fairway.
ambience and every hole is one of its kind. TheIt also leads to an uphill approach to the green
course extends to 750,000 m2 area and has overwhich is about 100 metres long.
45,000 old trees which include locust, palm andThe 14th hole is an attractive but long par 3 and
olive with numerous flowering plants and bushes.has a mountain along the length of the left side of
Innovative methods of irrigation are used here tothe hole. The 15th is a par 5 with an elevated tee,
utilize the residual water. The course is still in theand needs a huge tee shot to be able to reach
process of maturing and with little housing nearthe green in two shots.
the property; golfers can enjoy the naturalThe greens are big in size as are the tees and
countryside in peace.fairways giving the appearance of a lot of space.
Golf at El Plantio originally started with a 9-holeThe design of the golf course as well as the
course back in 1993 and since then another 18maintenance are impeccable. The unevenness of
holes have been added. The 18-hole section wasthe course offers excitement and thrill to all
designed by Manual Ferry and opened in the yeargolfers. You will be surprised that that such a long
2000, benefiting a lot from the impressive setting.course has very few bunkers, but they have
The main course, built in 2000, is a test to allbeen placed very strategically and play a decisive
golfers and there are many quality holes. You canrole. The 2 large lakes are the main hazard and if
see the spectacular panorama of Murcia andyou overcome them successfully it will give you
Alicante from many of the holes. El Plantio is anthe feeling of triumph in this natural surrounds.