A taste of Arabian Delights at Desert Springs... mouthwateringly delicious Moroccan Food, a Kasbah Arabian Market and exotic belly dancers at The Crocodile Club make for a truly atmospheric evening. For further details on when this event will be held next, do not hesitate to contact our Resort Activities Coordinator...As-Salaam Alaikum!
A natural phenomenon, "La Lluvia de Estrellas", The Rainfall of Stars, occurs the week during the full moon of August. We gather at the Croc Club, equipped with telescopes, to see the thousands of shooting stars cross the night sky...weather permitting! Our Executive Chef always serves up his Astronomic Gastronomic Menu and Moon Music accompanies this outergalactic event. For further information about when this event will take place next year, please contact our Resort Activities Coordinator.
These are available by appointment and take place in the Residencia Show Home, in the Private Reserve, opposite the Clubhouse deck, at Desert Springs. They are very light and informal and are a good opportunity to meet others. The events department aims to get you started in a number of day to day situations - you only have to book 24 hours in advance.
Have a “Van Gogh” at painting and sketching! Our Art Classes for both Adults & Children with Melanie run all year round, you only need to book with the events department 24 hours in advance. Just “Picasso” a theme and “Turner” your day round! Lunch is included and this activity is a great way to spend a few creative hours with the kids.
Available all year round, a great rainy day activity or something different for a night out for the family! Rent out the Screening Room at its normal price of 30 €uros (covers 2 persons) at The Private Reserve and we'll supply a Romantic Comedy, Adventure Film, Kiddies Flick - there are plenty of titles to chose from- and we'll make sure you are supplied with the all important popcorn of your choice (buttered, salty or sweet).
Ask the events department for details on 0034 950 548 403 / 0034 637 861 590.
Available five days a week, take a bike tour with Jim around Desert Springs! Tours should be booked through the events department on 0034 950 548 403 / 0034 637 861 590, 24 hours in advance, and last between half an hour (for the younger cyclists!) and two hours (although you may find your tour guide has not made it through the whole tour!). A tour costs only 10 Euros per person and includes bike hire - Families of four will be charged a discounted 30 Euros in total.
Miguel Angel, wine expert and provider of the fine wines found at Desert Springs, would be delighted to host an hour long wine tasting session at our Wine & Tapas Bodega. A great opportunity to Get To Know Your Spanish Wines and to purchase excellent reds, whites and roses after the session. Get To Know Your Spanish Wines is available only by appointment, therefore please do contact the events department on 0034 950 548 403 / 0034 637 861 590, who can organise the session for you and your party.
Starting from our Club House, Joel Lode, cactus and nature expert, will guide you on a walking tour around the Resort, explaining the incredible variety of national and exotic cactus life at Desert Springs. This Activity is available all year round and pre booking withthe events department on 0034 950 548 403 / 0034 637 861 590 is essential. The tour lasts approx 2 hours and costs 20 Euros per adult (minimum 2 adults) and is free for children under 13 years.
| January |
| DESERT SPRINGS |
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South American Themed Menu @ The Crocodile Club |
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Desert Springs Community Trophy Golf Tournament |
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Desert Springs Golf 4 All Pro Am Golf Tournament |
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The Epiphany Challenge Golf Tournament |
| CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA |
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Cabalgata De Reyes (Three Kings Procession) |
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Fiesta del Rulador |
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Fiesta de la Portilla |
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Fiesta de San Anton |
| ALMANZORA VALLEY & ELSEWHERE |
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Cabalgata de Reyes in Mojacar, Huercal-Overa and Vera |
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Carnaval in Vera and Garrucha |
| February |
| DESERT SPRINGS |
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Caribbean BBQ Themed Menu @ The Crocodile Club |
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St. Valentines Ball @ El Torrente |
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Desert Springs Open Championship Golf Tournament |
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Andalucía Day Golf Tournament |
| CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA |
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Cuevas Patron Saint Fiestas |
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Fiestas in El Martinete |
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Dia de la Vieja celebration |
| ALMANZORA VALLEY & ELSEWHERE |
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Noche de las Lumbres in Huercal-Overa |
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Carnaval in Huercal-Overa |
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Fiestas in La Candelaria |
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Dia de la Vieja celebrations in Garrucha |
| March |
| DESERT SPRINGS |
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Australasian Themed Menu @ The Crocodile Club |
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St. Patrick’s Day Dinner @ El Torrente |
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The Desert Springs Waltz Golf Tournament |
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The Irish International Golf Tournament |
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St. Patrick’s Day Bowl Golf Tournament |
| CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA |
| ALMANZORA VALLEY & ELSEWHERE |
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Dia de la Vieja Celebrations in Vera |
| April |
| DESERT SPRINGS |
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Arabic Themed Menu @ The Crocodile Club |
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The Captain's Drive In Golf Tournament |
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The Captain's Drive - In Fiesta for Children & Adults
Place: Crocodile Club & Sierra Club |
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The Club Championship & Handicap Salver Round I
The Club Championship & Handicap Salver Round II |
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The Easter Cup Golf Tournament |
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The Indiana Masters Golf Tournament |
| CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA |
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Easter Processions begin, every night for a week |
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Sports Challenge in Palomares |
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Pilgrimage in favour of the Elderly of Cuevas |
| ALMANZORA VALLEY & ELSEWHERE |
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Fiestas and Crosses in Garrucha |
| May |
| DESERT SPRINGS |
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Asian Themed Menu @ The Crocodile Club |
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Spring Cup Golf Tournament |
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Open Pairs Golf Tournament |
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May Day Stableford Golf Tournament |
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Copa Desafío Local Golf Tournament |
| CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA |
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Pilgrimage from Guiraos to Guazamara and lunch |
| ALMANZORA VALLEY & ELSEWHERE |
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May Crosses Fiestas in Garrucha |
| June |
| DESERT SPRINGS |
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Indian Themed Menu @ The Crocodile Club |
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The Golf 4 Women Team Trophy |
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The Director's Trophy Golf Tournament |
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Interclub Golf Tournament |
| CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA |
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Fiestas de las Herrerias |
| ALMANZORA VALLEY & ELSEWHERE |
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Fiestas “Virgen de las Angustias” in Vera |
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San Juan Fiestas begin all along the coast |
| July |
| DESERT SPRINGS |
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Italian Themed Menu @ The Crocodile Club |
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South American Themed Menu @ The Crocodile Club |
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Desert Springs Med-Ford Golf Tournament |
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The Professionals Challenge Cup Golf Tournament |
| CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA |
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Children’s Fiesta: Parque del Recreo, Cuevas del Almanzora |
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Fiestas del Carmen, Cuevas del Almanzora |
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Fiestas del Carmen, Villaricos |
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National Habanera Contest (Afro-Cuban Music); Villaricos |
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II Internacional Folklore Festival; Guazamara |
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Ladies Lunch @ Los Pepes |
| ALMANZORA VALLEY & ELSEWHERE |
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Virgen del Carmen; Garrucha (and all coastal towns) |
| August |
| DESERT SPRINGS |
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Flamenco Night @ El Torrente |
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Caribbean BBQ Themed Menu @ The Crocodile Club |
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Australasian Themed Menu @ The Crocodile Club |
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Arabic Themed Menu @ The Crocodile Club |
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Asian Themed Menu @ The Crocodile Club |
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The Summer Challenge Cup Golf Tournament |
| CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA |
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Fiestas in Palomares |
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Fiestas in Palomares |
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Spanish National Supercross; Fiestas in Palomares |
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Fiestas in Villaricos |
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Fiestas in Villaricos |
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Fiestas Pozo del Esparto |
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Fiestas La Muleria |
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Fiestas Las Canalejas |
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Ladies Lunch @ Los Pepes |
| ALMANZORA VALLEY & ELSEWHERE |
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Fiestas in Vera |
| September |
| DESERT SPRINGS |
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Indian Themed Menu @ The Crocodile Club |
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September Stableford Golf Tournament |
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September Greensomes Golf Tournament |
| CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA |
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Romeria in Palomares |
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Urban Ginkana |
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Ladies Lunch @ Los Pepes |
| October |
| DESERT SPRINGS |
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Italian Themed Menu @ The Crocodile Club |
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The Captains Charity Day |
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The Constitution Cup Golf Tournament |
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Desert Classic Golf Tournament |
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Autumn Trophy Golf Tournament |
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Past Captains Team Challenge Golf Tournament |
| CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA |
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International Organ Festival– Casa Figueras; Cuevas del Almanzora |
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Fiestas in Guazamara |
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Fiestas in Guazamara |
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Theatre Festival; Guazamara |
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Ladies Lunch @ Los Pepes |
| ALMANZORA VALLEY & ELSEWHERE |
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Procession through the Streets of Mojácar; then Giant Paella |
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International Organ Festival – Parador de Mojácar; Mojácar Playa |
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International Organ Festival – Casa de la Música, Carboneras |
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Jazz Concert - @ The Castillo in Mojácar |
| November |
| DESERT SPRINGS |
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South American Themed Menu @ The Crocodile Club |
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All Saints Day Stableford Golf Tournament |
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The Presidents Cup Golf Tournament |
| CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA |
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Gala Dinner organized by the Town Hall with Spanish Tuna Musicians at the Municipal Marquee |
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Children’s Games at the Parque el Recreo in Cuevas del Almanzora. Singing throughout the streets of the town. Parade throughout the streets of Cuevas and the turning on of the lights of the fair to inaugurate the Fiestas |
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Midday Fair & Food in Cuevas del Almanzora.; At night Rock Music Concert |
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Fiestas in Cuevas del Almanzora – Chess Tournament; Bicycle Ride; Flamenco at the Municipal Marquee |
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Fiestas in Cuevas del Almanzora; Streetmarket then Handmade GoKart without engines contest |
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Fiestas San Diego; Cuevas del Almanzora; Giant Tortilla at the “Recinto Ferial” |
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Ladies Lunch @ Los Pepes |
| ALMANZORA VALLEY & ELSEWHERE |
| December |
| DESERT SPRINGS |
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Caribbean BBQ Themed Menu @ The Crocodile Club |
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Spanish & English Xmas Carols @ The Club House |
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Mulled Wine & Mince Pies served at The Club House Christmas Eve Disco @ The Croc Club |
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Christmas Fayre Lunch @ The Club House from
Sunday Roast @ The Croc Club |
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Migas @ La Hacienda, Desert Springs – Traditional Spanish Lunch |
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New Years Dinner & Jazz Band @ The Club House
New Years Eve Buffet & Disco @The Croc Club |
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Desert Springs’ American Style Champagne Brunch Buffet |
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9 Hole Fun Golf Competition |
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Boxing Day Pairs Better Ball Medal Golf Tournament |
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Christmas Pairs Better Ball Stableford Golf Tournamen |
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New Years Eve Mixed Pairs Stableford Golf Tournament |
| CUEVAS DEL ALMANZORA |
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Contest for Shop Windows & Nativity Scenes |
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Christmas Tree Lighting with Christmas Carols |
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Nativity Scene Inauguration |
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Work shop – for traditional Christmas Sweets Cooking |
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Christmas Children’s Ballet |
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Choir Singing from Almería’s Santa Cecilia Choir |
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Concert & Drama from the Municipal School of Music
Dance & Theatre JUAN HERNANDEZ CALVO |
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Santa Claus & Christmas Music |
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Children’s Activities |
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Christmas Concert |
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Street Music |
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Award Ceremony for Christmas Decorations |
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Ladies Lunch @ Los Pepes |
| ALMANZORA VALLEY & ELSEWHERE |
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Medieval Market Huercal Overa |
