Enjoy Granada for golf. The Medina Elvira golf club is exceptionalIt is not only ideal for players of all abilities, it is environmentally friendly as wellBut last week I went to Medina Elvira golf club for the first time with Steve (son), Jake (grandson) and Dave (friend). We arrived at about 8.45am so that we could take advantage of the early morning August temperatures. At this time of day the air is cool and clean and it's a real pleasure to be out. The four of us had booked two buggies to share at the special offer all-in price of just 30 euros each. We booked in at the desk and then went down to the 18 hole par 72 course via the lift and we started off the game in earnest. It was fun. Medina Elvira is my kind of Granada golf club and it is bound to suit players of all abilities..
Granada golf at the Medina Elvira course
A lot goes on behind the scenesMind you, there is a lot that goes on behind the scenes. And, for me, these hidden activities are just as important as the things on the surface.For instance, the large drainage points direct rainwater (and the grey water from the nearby housing units) to specially constructed storage reservoirs. This water is then used to irrigate the fairways and greens. The water hazards and lakes are connected one to the other via underground pipes to make optimum use of the water, and this system also prevents an accumulation of nutrients that could otherwise cause a dense growth of algae and other organisms in the water. One thing I do remember seeing is an automatic weather station. This forecasts and controls the amount of water needed on a day to day basis for optimum care of the course. Apparently this brings about a 10 to 15 per cent saving in the amount of water needed to maintain the course. The greens are exceptionally well manicured and the course was a pleasure to play. Our game lasted several hours and we enjoyed every minute of it. For anyone wanting to go to Granada for golf, I can thoroughly recommend this course Golfing faciltiies
To get thereGetting there is easy...View Larger Map To find the Medina Elvira golf club, exit the Granada to Jaen Autovia at Junction 116 and follow the signs for Embalse de Cubillas until you see the signs for the golf course. Address - Carretera de Caparacena s/n, Caparacena, Atarfe, Granada 18230 Telephone 958 848 502 Fax 958 848 501 The website is medina elvira golf As a post script, there are another two courses for playing Granada golf. And, once you've finished playing at Medina Elvira Golf, it's just a few minutes drive to the nearby Embalse del Cubillas lake where there are several restaurants and summer water sports. Links related to this page
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