Shopping at Desert Springs

Clubhouse Boutique

Located in the clubhouse, the Desert Springs Golf Boutique offers an extensive range of sports and leisure wear for both the golfer and non-golfer. The "Desert Springs Lifestyle & Leisure" collection for Ladies and Gentlemen offers a range of clothing produced exclusively for Desert Springs. All carry the distinctive Desert Springs logo.

Complementing this collection are ranges of clothing from one of the most recognised manufacturers in the world, renowned for its uncompromising standards of fashion and quality; Ralph Lauren Polo for men and for women. This exclusive brand offers a full range of clothing made from using the finest quality materials which is reflected in the choice by some of the best golfers in the world to wear Ralph Lauren, Davis Love III and Luke Donald included.

For those looking to buy a gift for a golfing partner, there is a range of premium leather goods including belts, scorecard holders and wallets from Mulberry, a selection of cut glass crystal from the world renowned Edinburgh Crystal and elegant modern silver and polished pewter gifts from Gloucestershire craftsman, David Hayward.

The Academy Professional’s Shop

The Golf Academy at the Desert Springs Resort boasts some of the best practice facilities in the world. Ideally Located at the Clubhouse, the Academy Pro Shop offers everything needed by the golfer, both before and after their round.

The relaxed atmosphere of the Academy Pro Shop provides the perfect setting to meet the Pro before your lesson and dispel any nerves over refreshments and snacks.

The Almanzora Lifestyle Range

The "Almanzora Lifestyle and Leisure" range of clothing is displayed in the Golf Boutique within the Desert Springs Clubhouse.

The Almanzora Collection

This is an extremely illogical and eclectic collection of large and small goodies for the home and person.  These will be on display in the Marquee Information and Sales Centre and around the Resort and Show Homes.  The Almanzora Collection is made up of unique, unusual or special items that we have come across and which we think might appeal to property owners and visitors to our resorts. 

The collection will grow with time, but at present it includes, or at least is planned to include once we can get it together:-

• Swinging Star Beds for Sleeping Out on Your Terrace

• Personal Road Legal Golf Buggies in Members Only Livery

• The Dave Hayward Collection of Logo’d Silver and Polished Pewter Gifts

• A unique selection of aged Roman Marble Tables and Fountains

• Quality Built Saunas and Jacuzzis

• Amazing Sound and Vision Systems from Diapason

• The Superb Range of  Sun Shades from Garden Art of Italy

The Clubhouse Groceries List

The Clubhouse Groceries List provides all the necessaries, served directly from the Clubhouse Bar every day from 8am until 10pm, see our current Groceries List, it normally stocks a “micro” selection of items such as:

• Breakfast Items
• Charcuterie and Cheeses
• Condiments and Sauces
• Tinned and Dry foods
• Snacks and Chocolates
• Beers, Soft Drinks and Ice Cubes
• Batteries
• Sun Screen
• Toiletries
• Household Items

The Croc Pool and Beach Shop

This tiny shop is located behind El Chiringuito at the Croc Club.  It is open seasonally, whenever the pool bar is in use. It offers a selection of unique jewellery, including sophisticated handmade silver from Little Goldie through to fun beach necklaces, unique “Kikoy” sarongs, shirts and accessories from Maji Maji of Kenya, handmade leather sandals, baseball caps, t-shirts, and other beachware, children/s toys, sun glasses and sun screen and of course Ice cream and Ice Lollies.

Local Markets

There are centuries old traditional markets every day of the week somewhere in the region and beyond. They range from the huge Saturday market of Vera that spreads further and further through the town to the charming extremely friendly Sunday market of Villaricos.

Market Days

 

Monday:	HUERCAL OVERA
Tuesday:	ANTAS / CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA / LOS GALLARDOS
Wednesday:	MOJACAR VILLAGE / BEDAR / LUBRIN / PULPÍ
Thursday:	CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA / CARBONERAS / SORBAS / LORCA
Friday:	GARRUCHA / TURRE
Saturday:	VERA / AGUILAS
Sunday:	VILLARICOS / PALOMARES / MOJACAR VILLAGE (Antique Market)