El Valle (Nicklaus Trail) at El Valle Golf

El Valle Golf features two eighteen-hole layouts in the municipality of Baños y Mendigo in the Region of Murcia, southeastern Spain. The Nicklaus Trail is one of these courses, designed by Jack Nicklaus and his design team. The facility sits in a valley setting characteristic of the Murcian landscape, where the terrain combines rolling hills with views toward surrounding mountains. The climate is Mediterranean with warm, dry summers, making the course playable year-round.

The Nicklaus Trail reflects the design principles associated with Jack Nicklaus courses from this era, typically emphasizing strategic bunkering, multiple tee options to accommodate different skill levels, and greens with varied contours. The routing works with the natural topography of the valley, incorporating elevation changes and utilizing the existing landforms. Water features and desert-style landscaping complement the native vegetation of the region.

El Valle Golf serves both residents of the resort community and visiting golfers exploring the Costa Cálida area. The facility includes practice areas and clubhouse amenities standard for resort courses in Spain. The Nicklaus Trail, alongside its companion course, provides golf options in a part of Murcia that has developed as a destination combining residential properties with recreational facilities. The course caters to a mix of international visitors and local members drawn to the area's climate and golf infrastructure.