This Resort is designed for the ultimate experience of freedom and nature, one that provides an incomparable feeling of well-being generated by the rational
layout of its flanked avenues, its perfectly incorporated plant life, and its low construction density. It all comes together around a late 19th Century,
colonial-style country house.
The house has been recreated as it existed in those times, with gardens of the areas native plants, which intertwine with the rays of sunlight that
shine over this wonderful land of Murcia. The development project was carried out by EDSA and F&M
Architects, firms that leave their hallmark in each of the
Resorts details.
A bit of history...located on the estate that bears its name, this Resort is accessed by the Avileses to Sucina Road. It features a noble, late 19th Century colonial-style building,
which was the retreat of the Riquelme family. The Riquelmes were the descendants of Guillén Riquelme, a noble knight who accompanied King Alfonso X the
Learned on his conquest of Murcia.
Affixed to the facade of this palace-house, his coat of arms displays the ornamental figures that identify and distinguish the noble family to which he belonged,
and the other which he joined by marriage. The helm and crest of its minor shield over a field and a large barracks represent the distinguished warrior to whom
they belonged.
A carriage roadway that ran through a beautiful palm grove provided access to the spacious central courtyard, which was lined with buildings devoted to the
maintenance of the Riquelme Estate and services for its noble residents. Fountains of musical fresh waters, galleries of arches supported by open columns
like those of a monastic cloister, a fortified tower of permeable walls, a beautiful palm grove, large windows from which to lean out and look at endless
landscapes, are the elements that made this estate a place for rest and enjoyment.
The Riquelme family was noted for the patronage of the arts they practiced
over many generations. One of the artists they patronized was the famous Murcian sculptor Francisco Salzillo. The museum in Murcia that bears his name is
home to many of his works of art, such as the world famous nativity scene commissioned by Jesualdo Riquelme y Fontes for his Murcia Palace.
Another patronized artist circa 1603 was sculptor Cristóbal de Salazar, who created the marble sepulchres for the great Riquelme chapel
in the San Francisco de Murcia Convent.
This Resort is structured around a magnificent, 18 holes, par 72 golf course by Nicklaus Design.
This course is different from the others in the Nicklaus Golf Trail, a group of six golf courses that make up Europe's best golf offering.
Ample fairways are combined with hard to approach greens, and bunkers ready to complicate your game. And all of it surrounded by wild flowers,
olive trees and large lakes. A fun course that will bring the best shots out of every player.
Life at Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort is full of conveniences to make your
day-to-day activities much easier. It features a supermarket with home delivery
services, catering, 24-hour security, interior design consultants, gardeners,
restaurants, fitness centre, golf course, beauty salon, saunas, steam baths,
laundry, pharmacies and, of course, a surgery on Resort premises.
It's also equipped with the latest technology, be it telephony, television or
Internet, and a comprehensive telecommunications service package is available.
Community centre with coffee-shops, pubs and a restaurant
Travel agency and car hire
Kiosks with international newspapers
Sports complex with a fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool
Commercial centres, banks and cash points
Day care centre
Restaurants and supermarkets with home delivery service
Medical centre
Decorating and remodelling
Gardening
Hacienda Riquelme Golf Resort apartments are laid out with views of the golf
course, and a backdrop consisting of the other apartments recreated in the
Riquelme family colonial construction style. Their peculiar shape can be seen
among the abundant plant life, providing a feeling of freshness and freedom that
pervades the entire complex. Apartments to experience the history of the land of
Murcia to its fullest.
