Roda sits within easy reach of the Mar Menor near San Javier, a Dave Thomas design that opened in 2005 and became the first course in the Murcia region to earn ISO 14001 environmental certification. Lush, rolling fairways run between three large lakes, with palm trees and colourful planting giving the course a genuinely attractive look from the first tee.

Strategically placed bunkers and undulating greens keep the round honest without ever feeling unfair, and the flat terrain makes for comfortable walking throughout. The par-3 7th is the hole everyone talks about afterwards: an island green that demands a confident, well-judged shot over water, and the clear signature moment of the round. It's a course built to suit golfers of every level, generous enough for the front nine and sharp enough to hold your attention right through to the last green.

A driving range, pro shop and full practice facilities sit close to the course, with the wider Roda Golf & Beach Resort just a few minutes from the Mar Menor's beaches. Book a round here for a genuinely well-presented course with a proper signature hole to remember.