The history of Ciudad Quesada goes back only 30 years or so to 1972, when one man’s lifelong dream started to become a reality. Building one’s own city is perhaps not a common dream for a normal man, but Spanish entrepreneur Justo Quesada Samper could not be classed as a normal man - and this was his dream - to create his own self contained city where people could prosper and enjoy life.
His dream grew from those early days until 1999 when the award winning Ciudad Quesada was finally given its own Town Hall Ciudad Quesada stands today as a monument to what one man can achieve through patience and perseverance, and a fine monument it is. Rising up from the surrounding countryside, the white houses of Quesada can be seen from many miles away.
Up on one of the highest parts of the town stands the Aqua Park with its many slides and swimming pools, from the top of the highest slide there is a stunning view of the entire region - the higher mountains in the background, the neighbouring towns and villages, the salt lakes and natural park of La Mata and Torrevieja and the blue Mediterranean shimmering in the distance - breathtaking!
From the CV90 close to junction 745 of the AP-7 motorway you can enter Ciudad Quesada via an impressive arched gateway. The main shops, bars and restaurants are just inside this archway and this is the main meeting point for the residents of the town and holidaymakers alike. Other facilities that can be found in Ciudad Quesada are a Medical Centre, a Social Club and an 18 hole golf course designed by Justo Quesada Samper himself.
Though Ciudad Quesada itself is very new and modern, neighbouring Rojales is very old and well worth a visit if you are in the area.
Ciudad Quesada can be reached from Rojales or more easily via the previously mentioned CV90 from Torrevieja or the AP-7 motorway, junction 745.
Situated 58 kilometres from Alicante on the N-332. It is located in a flat valley between mountains, and the layout of the round alternates between long holes and short ones. It is not excessively difficult and so players of all levels will enjoy it. 18 Tees.
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The most difficult factor lies in the characteristic layout of the greens, with their attractive and complicated slopes.
The round is bordered by streams and lakes, which gives the course excellent views and provides beautiful natural surroundings to play in.
The majority will find it very pleasant and will enjoy the excellent walk in a magnificent part of the country. The varied and pleasant round is lined with pines and palm trees. A wonderful location offering a very pleasant temperature both in summer and in winter.