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Sports at La
Manga
Your time at La Manga Club can be as active or as relaxing as
you like. There are innumerable ways to fill your day with a wide
choice of sports and activities on offer whatever the time of
year.
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La Manga Football
Football at La Manga Club started in 1990, with the first official
competition-sized football pitch built in order to increase still
further the range of sporting facilities available on resort and
meet a growing demand from overseas football teams willing to
come and train in a warm climate. Over the following years, big
teams such as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Leeds , Tottenham, Ajax and Galatasaray
and national teams such as England , Spain & Germany have all trained at La Manga Club.
The football experience acquired over the years, along with the
ideal climate conditions and the excellent facilities on the resort,
were the key factors that led the Norwegian Football Federation
to choose La Manga Club as the winter training base for the Norwegian
League teams. In May 1997, an historical 15-year agreement was
signed in Oslo between La Manga Club and the Norwegian Football
Federation, under which the Norwegian top league teams would train
at La Manga Club from January to mid-April every year. Teams from
other Scandinavian countries, such as Sweden, Denmark and Finland,
also train here and take part in tournaments.
As a result, the Professional Football Centre was opened in February
1998 with five international-standard football pitches. This was
the first year of the La Manga Club Cup, in which 20 premier and
first division teams from Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland
competed in five weekly groups of four teams.
The same year, Glen Hoddle chose La Manga Club as his pre-World
Cup training base and brought 30 England players to practise here,
attracting massive press interest, especially as his 22-man 1998
World Cup Squad was named during their stay.England also used
La Manga Club as a training base again in 2003.
Such was the success of the football facilities that in 2000
three more pitches were added to the Centre, bringing it to a
total of eight and making it southern Europe's largest training
facility. The principal football training season in La Manga Club
runs from January to April each year. At this time of year, the
climatic conditions in northern European countries make it extremely
difficult for clubs to maintain a regular training programme.
In this way, La Manga Club is proud to play a part in maintaining
and enhancing the quality of European football. Should you wish
to know if your favourite team is visting during your stay please
do not hesitate to contact one of our sales advisors. For the kids football programme at La manga Club please see KIDS Stuff section.
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Watersports at La Manga
Strategically situated between two seas, La Manga Club is the
ideal base for water sports. Take your car or a taxi, and just
ten minutes from the resort you will discover a world of water-based
activities waiting to be tried.
Covering an area of some 180 square kilometres, the Mar Menor
is Europe's largest saltwater lagoon. This unique setting has
everything you need for water sports: great weather, a constant
breeze, warm, calm and shallow waters (less than seven metres
at the deepest point)... all of which explain why it is considered
one of Europe's best sailing destinations.
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Sailing at La Manga
For an unforgettable day on the waves, why not hire a boat? You
can choose from a wide variety of craft - sailing, rowing or motorised
- with or without a skipper. There are also organised boat trips
to the islands in the Mar Menor, just sit back, enjoy the scenery
and let yourself be gently rocked by the waves.
If you would like to learn to sail while on holiday, there are
international-standard sailing schools, such as RYA-recognised
Team Unlimited at Mar de Cristal, which offer top-quality tuition
for all levels and an ample choice of craft, including catamarans,
windsurfers, kayaks, yachts...
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Wave-runner Excursions
Take to the sea and explore the Mar Menor on one of these high-speed
craft and you will be assured a good dose of adrenaline and a
sense of total freedom.
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Scuba-diving and Snorkelling
The Islas Hormigas is one of the Mediterranean's best preserved
and most varied marine reserves, located just off the coast near
Cabo de Palos. The exceptional beauty and conservation of the
depths here has earned it a reputation as one of the Mediterranean's
best dive sites.
The Adventure Divers Scuba Centre at Las Lomas offers scuba-diving
courses for all levels, including PADI programmes, and arranges
off-shore diving sessions. The clear waters of the Mar Menor lagoon
and the variety of its species make it an excellent place for
snorkelling.
Open water Course
£430
Diving experiences
£87
Bubblemakers
£59
Qualified Divers
£52
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Horse Riding at La Manga
Riding lessons and excursions, and picnic beach rides are available
through the Rancho de la Fuente stables, a short drive from the
resort.
1X Private Ride- 1hr– 28€
1X Lesson - 45 Min - 28€
Infant Ride– ½ Hr– 20€
Winter Opening times: 10am / 1pm – 4pm / 6pm
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Bowling
The green at the Tennis Centre is one of Spain's few bowling
facilities on real grass. Bowls can be hired from Tennis Reception,
who can also provide details of friendly tournaments.
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Climbing
There is an outdoor climbing wall at the Tennis Centre. During
the summer there are regular supervised sessions for youngsters.
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Crazy Golf
Entertaining fun for all ages, there are miniature golf courses
at the Tennis Centre and Las Lomas.
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Hill Walking
and Trekking
The hills surrounding the resort offer some excellent walking
country, with well-marked paths and many stunning views.
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Mountain Biking
and Cycling
La Manga club is surrounded by some great mountain bike trails.
Alternatively you may just want to hire a bike to get around the
resort. Whatever your needs Biking La Manga has the bike for you.
For families child seats, trailer bikes and child trailers are
also available. Mountain bike rental includes helmets, locks and
maps of the area. Guided rides are also run weekly.
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Biking
La Manga
There are a great selection of the latest generation of mountain
bikes for all levels of experience. The younger members of the
family need not be left behind, as there are also junior bikes
for all ages, with or without stabilisers. For the tinies, a baby
trailer can be attached to an adult's bike, so they need not miss
out on the family excursion. Similarly, for those aged six and
over who are determined to keep up with mum and dad, trailer bikes
provide the ideal solution. Bikes can be hired from as little
as one day to as long as a week or more. Helmets, locks and maps
are all provided.
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Paddle Tennis
Easy to learn whatever your age or level of fitness, this dynamic
and entertaining sport combines some of the best features of tennis,
racquetball and squash. La Manga Club Tennis Centre has two state-of-the-art
paddle tennis courts with glass walls, so you can enjoy paddle
tennis in the sun all year round.
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Petanque
Put your skills to the test with this entertaining game at the
Tennis Centre.
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La Manga Pitch & Putt
There is an 18-hole, par 47 course opposite La Plaza, near the
Tennis Centre. Complete with bunkers and water hazards, it offers
ideal practice and enjoyment for all the family.
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Sea Fishing
/ Boat Charter
Sea fishing excursions and private boat charter can be arranged
locally in Cabo de Palos or the Mar Menor.
Tel : (34) 616 523 800
Email : info@chartermuffy.com
Web : www.chartermuffy.com
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Squash
There is a glass-backed squash court at the Tennis Centre. Racquets
and balls can be hired from Tennis Reception.
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