
Altorreal Course
Golf Altorreal
About this course
Golf Altorreal occupies a site in Molina de Segura, a municipality in the Region of Murcia in southeastern Spain. Designed by Dave Thomas, the British architect known for his work across Europe and particularly on the Iberian Peninsula, the course reflects his approach to routing golf holes through varied terrain while maintaining playability for a range of skill levels. Thomas, who competed on the European Tour before turning to design, built a substantial portfolio in Spain during the latter decades of the twentieth century. The Murcia region presents a semi-arid Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and mild winters. Courses in this area typically feature firm playing conditions and strategic use of water, both as hazard and irrigation resource. The landscape around Molina de Segura includes rolling hills and agricultural land, and golf development in the region has often involved shaping natural contours to create definition and interest in the routing. Altorreal serves both members and visitors, functioning as part of the broader golf infrastructure in southeastern Spain. The region has attracted golfers seeking year-round playability, and courses here generally emphasize accessibility alongside challenge. The club offers dining and practice facilities typical of Spanish golf clubs that cater to local membership as well as tourists exploring the Costa Cálida and inland Murcia. The course provides a representative example of Dave Thomas's design philosophy adapted to the particular conditions of this part of Spain.
Quick facts
- Location
- Molina de Segura, Region de Murcia, ES
- Access
- Public
- Year built
- 1994
- Designer
- Dave Thomas
- Holes
- 18
- Par
- 72
- Length
- 5,694 metres
- Difficulty
- 135
Getting there
The journey to Golf Altorreal begins at Región de Murcia International Airport, a compact gateway roughly twenty minutes north by car, or alternatively via Alicante-Elche Airport, an hour's drive along the AP-7 motorway for those connecting through larger European hubs. The route from Murcia threads through the sunbaked plains and citrus groves of the Segura Valley before climbing gently into the foothills where Altorreal sits, a modern residential and sporting enclave rising from the arid Murcian landscape. The final approach reveals a striking contrast - manicured fairways and contemporary architecture set against the raw, terracotta-hued terrain of southeastern Spain, a region more often associated with agriculture than championship golf.
FAQ
Common questions about Altorreal
Ratings, design, and course details pulled from Course Vaults.
Altorreal was designed by Dave Thomas.
Yes. Altorreal is listed as welcoming public or guest play on Course Vaults.
Par at Altorreal is 72.
Altorreal plays 5,694 metres from the back tees on Course Vaults.
The slope rating at Altorreal is 135.
Altorreal is a 18-hole course.



