Tarragona, 29th June 2012 - Lumine Golf Club in the Costa Dorada region of Spain is fast-becoming one of the most highly sought-after leisure destinations in Europe, as it continues to expand on the diverse range of activities available at the all-encompassing resort. The explosive launch of the new Volcano Pool Beach Club will certainly add to its glowing reputation, with the venue’s most recent ground-breaking innovation perfectly complementing the existing world-class facilities on-hand for golf and leisure purists.
The Volcano Pool Beach Club will be open daily from midday until 9pm, as guests bask in the sunshine on Spain’s east coast. DJ’s will provide perfect background music for those relaxing by the pool or beach, while others will take advantage of exquisite food available in the BBQ zone. The resort is unquestionably one of Europe’s most comprehensive leisure developments, including 45-holes of golf, two clubhouses, several restaurants serving local cuisine and a host of other first-class amenities.
“We’re creating something truly unique here at Lumine with the aim of providing an unparalleled array of activities to suit people of all ages,” commented Calle Carlsson, General Manager, Lumine Golf Club. “Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or just looking for somewhere to relax, a group of twenty people or a couple on a romantic break, Lumine has something to offer. The Volcano Pool Beach Club adds yet another dimension to Lumine, by providing a vibrant area for our guests to escape the rigors of daily life.”
The Volcano Pool Beach Club will undoubtedly provide an ideal accompaniment to Lumine’s impressive golf offering. The resort features 45-holes, The Lakes Course, a links-style 18-hole championship course designed by golfing legend Greg Norman, with several water hazards that wind around the Sèquia Major wetlands. While The Hills Course, Lumine’s second championship course, runs through white pine trees and offers spectacular views of the nearby coastline. Completing the golf offering is the 9-hole Ruins Course, another Greg Norman design, uniquely laid out amongst Roman archaeological remains from the second century BC.
The venue was also recently selected to host the prestigious European Tour Qualifying School towards the end of 2012, highlighting its quality conditioning, which is managed by the world’s leading golf management company, Troon. The tournament will welcome some of Europe’s most promising young stars embarking on their journey to gaining a full European Tour Card for the 2013 season.
For more information on Lumine Mediterránea Beach & Golf Community and the Volcano Pool Beach Club, please visit: www.lumine.com
About Lumine:
Lumine Mediterránea Beach & Golf Community is a first class resort located in the heart of Costa Dorada (Tarragona), at Playa Larga, Salou. The area consists of the golf courses (Lumine Golf Club), the restaurant areas (restaurant Lumine and restaurant Hoyo 19) and the Beach Club, an exclusive area to relax and enjoy. Lumine Golf Club has 170 acres which includes three golf courses. The Lakes Course, located between beautiful wetlands, with native flora and fauna, is a real challenge for the players. On the other side there is the Hills Course, also called the course of sensations, which is situated between rolling hills, surrounded by pine trees and overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. And finally, the Ruins Course, a 9-hole course, which is characterized by its location between amazing archeological Roman ruins. The facilities offered by Lumine Golf Club include the Golf School and the Pro Shop. The restaurant area consists of two restaurants: Lumine Restaurant; boasting creative cuisine on the sea shore where the dishes offer the most exquisite textures, aromas and flavors, and the Hoyo 19 restaurant, which offers a daily menu in a privileged position. There is also a Snack Bar, the perfect place to enjoy an appetizer. The Lumine restaurant won the award for the best restaurant of 2008 given by the Association for Gourmets of Tarragona and the prize for the best restaurant 2009 by the Gastronomic Guild of Costa Dorada. The Beach Club offers everything you require to enjoy a stay in a stunning natural environment.
Lumine is a company which belongs to the La Caixa Bank. In turn Lumine Golf Club is managed by TROON GOLF, the largest golf course management company in the world. The complex fulfills all environmental criteria for responsible water management and conservation of fauna and flora. As a result Lumine Golf Club was the first course in Spain to be awarded the “Gold Signature Certificate Sanctuary” by Audubon International.
