USEFUL INFORMATION - RODA GOLF & BEACH RESORT
AIRPORTS:
The area is well served by two airports and a number of airlines flying to the region. Murcia Airport (San Javier) is only six minutes by car from the apartments. Alicante is less than one hour away Jet2 fly from Belfast International to San Javier Ryanair fly from Dublin to San Javier Easyjet fly from Belfast International to Alicante Air Lingus fly from Belfast International to Alicante Ryanair from Derry to Alicante Please check airlines own websites for details.
Car Hire
Car hire is available from the airports and can be booked on the internet prior to travel.Sites to look at are:
www.solmar-online.com
www.doyouspain.com
www.goldcar.es
Airport Transfers
Transfers can be arranged to and from the airport if not hiring a car or you may wish to hire a TaxiLocal Taxi
Los Alcazares Radio Taxi -Tel. 0034 968574105
APARTMENTS:
Towels and Bedding
All bath towels and hand towels are supplied.Tea towels and dish clothes are supplied.
All beds ready for occupation.
Beach towels are not supplied and should be brought with you - for use on loungers, roof top,
beach etc.
Welcome Pack
On arrival at apartment a food pack for convenience to get you started can be arranged prior to travelling. There is a small cost for this service.Hair Dryer/Iron
A hair dryer is available in each apartment and also an iron and ironing board.Electrical Adaptors
Electrical adaptors are available in each apartment.Air-conditioning
Apartments are fully air-conditioned.(A central heating system is also installed and useful over the winter months).
Water
Tap water is fine to boil for tea/coffee and washing teeth. Bottled water should be used for drinking.Smoking Policy
The apartments are strictly non-smoking.Underground parking
Underground parking space is allocated to each apartment and very useful in very warm weather to keep the car cool.Golf & Club House
You can avail yourself of our golf rights and obtain a generous discount on green fees. Golf clubs can be hired should you not wish to take your own out with you. Enjoy a 10% discount in the Club House restaurant.Shopping
There is a small shop (Mini Market) on site in Roda Golf selling essentials and daily papersLocal supermarket
Consum - is 1mile away and here you can purchase all you require including some English brands
Dos Mares shopping centre - (car10mins)
Shopping area at San Javier - (car 5mins)
Carrefour near Cartagena (car 20mins)
Plenty of large shops including: Carrefour(supermarket with all - Decathlon(sports) - Toys R Us - Mediterraneo Espacio (shopping centre just to left of Carrefour). This area is easy to get to and if you have a car well worth a visit.
Restaurants/Eating Out
Numerous restaurants close by - indeed spoilt for choice!Nearest is on site at the Golf Club House with food available from early morning.
Within approximately one and a half miles in the area of Los Alcazares there are many other places to eat all serving good food.
Beach
The Mar Menor with its beautiful beach and promenade is approximately 2 miles away.Cartagena & Port (car 25mins)
Well worth a visit especially if you have hired a car - this town has a lovely port with lots of boats and sometimes cruise ships. So relax, take in the views and enjoy a coffee. From here you can cross the street and walk into the town and shops - only a few yards.Other
Los Alcazares is the nearest town and is a summer holiday location for many Spanish.The beach offers windsurfing, canoeing, sailing, scuba diving and fishing
There are no lager louts, discos and those things usually associated with a Spanish holiday.
Roads are excellent with motorways to almost all destinations.
You could manage without a car providing you don't mind walking one to two miles to supermarket, beach and Los Alcazares or use local taxis
Murcia is a very large city which is easily accessible (30 minutes drive) and has a population of 300,000 approximately. It has a famous and very beautiful cathedral, many gorgeous historic buildings, two large shopping centres (150 and 200shops!)
