The Region of Murcia is Spain's up-and-coming sunshine golf destination with 17 courses within a 100km radius, and golf lovers can launch their golfing break in style this summer with a seven-night holiday for two people with flights for only £343 per person.

Boasting a wide array of championship courses and Europe's flagship resort, La Manga Club, Murcia offers some of the best-value green fees on the Mediterranean.

Guests can take advantage of more than 300 holes and enjoy the challenge of playing a selection of layouts created by some of golf's biggest names including Spanish legends Severiano Ballesteros and José María Olazábal, Dave Thomas and, arguably the greatest player ever, Jack Nicklaus.

The region's Nicklaus Golf Trail features six varied and different 18-hole courses – Mar Menor, La Torre, El Valle, Alhama, Saurines and Riquelme – and La Serena provides a good test for golfers of all abilities.

Hacienda Del Alamo has quickly become a popular destination for travelling golfers since opening ten years ago while La Manga Club, with three 18-hole championship courses and a new Leadbetter Golf Academy – the only one in mainland Spain – remains a firm favourite for players all over the continent.

Complementing the outstanding golf facilities are an array of other sports and leisure activities and, with the region enjoying an average 315 days sun a year and featuring the Mar Menor – Europe's largest saltwater lagoon – it is the ideal destination for a sporting break.

Situated in the heart of the city of Murcia, the four-star Hotel Nelva provides the perfect base to explore the region's many golfing, and cultural, delights.

Available from June 15-22, prices are based on two people staying seven nights in a standard room on a room-only basis. A 25 per cent early booking discount is also available on breaks, with prices based on two people sharing a room,  with flights from Jet2 departing Manchester to Murcia.*

For more information and to book, go to

www.travelrepublic.co.uk/hotels/spain/murcia_murcia/cheap_rates_nelva_hotel_hotel.html

To discover more about the Region of Murcia, visit www.murciaturistica.es.

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*Note: Price is based on booking a non-refundable room at the Hotel Nelva. All offers included in this release are subject to limited availability and prices are current at time of going to press on May 8, 2015.

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INFORMATION FOR JOURNALISTS

The Region of Murcia www.murciaturistica.es is an ideal leisure and sport destination for UK travelers. The area, suitably referred to as 'the Home of Sun', offers year-round sunshine with an average temperature of 19.4ºC and 315 days sun a year. The picturesque region is just two hours from the UK by plane.

Located in the south-east of Spain, the Region of Murcia is in a privileged setting within the Mediterranean basin and includes 252km of coastline, known as the 'Costa Cálida' or warm coast. Visitors can take their pick from numerous sandy beaches; a variety of water sports and diving locations; 17 top-quality golf courses, all within easy reach of each other; delicious culinary delights; relaxing spas; and the opportunity to explore the beautiful countryside and regional parks.

The Mar Menor is a saltwater lagoon with warm shallow waters, gentle wind, sheltered coastline and many hotel facilities and sports infrastructures which make it the ideal setting for water sports at any time of year, for all tastes and ages. Here visitors can enjoy kite surfing, canoeing, sailing, windsurfing, water skiing and much more. You can also enjoy diving in the marine reserve of Islas Hormigas, settled in Cabo de Palos, which has been recognised as one of the best places for diving anywhere along the Mediterranean and where you can explore everything from historical wrecks to amazing underwater landscapes.

There is always something going on in the region with a host of big events and festivals taking place throughout the year including the international music festival 'SOS 4.8' in Murcia at the beginning of May, or the varied summer festivals including 'La Mar de Músicas' in Cartagena or the International Jazz Festival in San Javier, both in July. Visitors can also enjoy August's 'El Cante de Las Minas Flamenco Festival' in La Unión.

The Region of Murcia is the perfect holiday destination at any time of the year, whatever your passion.

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All offers included in this release are subject to limited availability and prices are current at time of going to press on May 06, 2015.