This is the five-star hotel inside the first golf course in Almería

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It was designed by

the South African golf player considered one of the best in the history of this sport.

Enough guarantee to guarantee that the Almerimar course, located in the

the same name, just half an hour from Almería, 45 kilometers from the airport and five from

, is ranked among the top not only in Andalusia but from all of Spain.

To begin with, it is the first one built in the province (and the only one with 27 holes), back in 1976, when Player and his colleague

devised a paradise with

fairways and vast

with native plants that delight all lover of this game.

Panoramic view of the Almeria complex.

There is more, since within it (it has an area of ​​802,000 square meters) there is also space for a luxury hotel (

) perfect for relaxing in the sun (the good weather throughout the year is one of the hallmarks of the area)

a

(it is about 300 meters away) and photogenic (and quiet: a fact to be taken into account) pools of those to stay for hours.

Solarium of the AR Golf Almerimar.

The

accommodation with a cozy and functional style belongs to

, of Spanish origin and with other complexes in Almería (the four-star AR Almerimar is 900 meters away), Segovia and Madrid.

But, without a doubt, this is

as it is conceived as an authentic oasis where what one comes to, yes or yes, is to play golf if you want, of course (for the uninitiated on the subject and for children there are courses from level zero), but also to disconnect.

Golf therapy as a house brand

Not surprisingly, golf therapy is the hotel's trademark.

Or all one to combine the practice of sport with luxury accommodation and a

area to put stress aside.

"Most of the clients come to play golf in a course as exceptional as this one, comfortable, with huge

..., but also to disconnect", says

professional player, ambassador of the Solheim Cup female as well as commercial director of the field.

One of the hotel pools.

With a Spanish father and a Swedish mother, Parrón is clear that there are few spaces like this in Spain (and in the world).

For something he is the favorite of the

, who reserve their getaway to Almerimar every year.

"They don't fail", he adds, riding one of the

(the garage of the

has capacity for 60) that tour the facilities.

For this reason, the sauna and Turkish bath are not lacking in the

, which also has a circuit of thermal waters as well as bubble beds and 12 treatment rooms.

Wellness area of ​​the luxury hotel.

Nazaret Gutiérrez, the person in charge of the spa, is in charge of all this, which she adorns with lavender every morning, the same one she uses for massages.

"It's the best against stress," she assures her in front of the

Not in vain, "the one that is most successful is the

one ", confirms the young woman, a native of the Cabo de Gata area, who also has her version with orange, lemon or other essences.

It is even possible to enjoy a

or mark a facial ritual to take years off at a stroke.

Mediterranean cuisine

Back in the room,

one can choose between superior deluxe doubles, junior suites, executive and adapted suites.

The smallest measures 55 square meters and almost all of them overlook the

or the pool garden from the more than spacious terraces.

The functional lines and the home automation system for air conditioning and lighting set the standard.

One of the five-star hotel suites.

It is time to talk about the gastronomic section, since golf therapy also reaches the stomach.

Guests can choose between the

the main building, with the open kitchen where meat and fish are prepared at the moment, or the

at the Casa Club de Golf restaurant, on the other side of the swimming pools.

Right there, on its roof, at night you can also have

It would be necessary to reserve a table at the Ikari Sushi Bar, the hotel's

restaurant.

View of the golf course designed under the guidelines of Gary Player.

It would be necessary to talk about the

since the hotel is designed so that families can enjoy the whole family (together and separately), so the little ones have a

where the young Yarina Hurtado manages so that they do not they want to get out of it.

"We paint, we sing, we play mini canasta... Everything to keep them entertained and the parents can

she explains.

Then there would be the swing area and the children's pool.

Fish and shellfish, a must on the menu.

The experiences of the hotel do not end here, although they continue outside, since the surroundings go a long way.

From riding a bike to a dive in the Punta Entinas-Sabinar Natural Park,

, to (Cabo de Gata is a little further away, 60 kilometers away, but it is another option), spending the day in

or enjoy a concert at the Castillo de Guardias Viejas in El Ejido.

It is also not necessary to leave Almerimar, since one can walk along its

, sail from its port, indulge in a culinary tribute or sign up for a summer movie night.

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