Paramount Alhama De Murcia this week received it´s final full approval from the Alhama Council to commence with construction.

Jesus Samper, still see´s the opening of the park to be in 2015. He remains confident that he can meet this deadline despite the delayed start.

Flagship Projects (Premursa) has assured also in local newspapers and television that investors have already given the ‘yes’ to provide capital to the theme park in Alhama.

It has been announced that next week Premursa will meet with the four developers who have shown, in writing, their interest in performing the works (Dragados, OHL, FCC and Ferrovial), which will be given until June 30th to submit their deals. “We have set July 15th to determine the winner of the development works” so that said, work could begin in late August or early September. Samper explained that the works are divided into three parts: the special plan of infrastructure and access, ground movement and urbanization LifeStyle Center and finally, the development, implementation and earthmoving for what will be the Paramount Park.

The design of the entire Paramount Park is now 95 percent complete, in fact Jesus Samper explained that “for ten days I was in Los Angeles where I did a virtual tour of what will be the park “.

The American company Paramount love Alhama De Murcia, comparing it to California and said that, in some respects Alhama is even better. With the mountains and the sea in close proximity, the topography and the climate is very similar also.

Will Alhama De Murcia be Spain´s California in just a few years?

We will have to wait and see as the development of hotels, casinos and the Paramount theme park begin to take shape at the bottom of the Carrascoy mountain later this year.

Last night Big G´s American Diner on Condado De Alhama opened their doors and fired up the ovens for the very first time for a special private birthday party, although not officially open yet they did a fantastic job. The food and service was excellent and the place has a real nice feeling about it, you can´t help but sing along to the rock and roll oldies coming from the juke box…

Ribs, Cajun Chicken, Burgers and hot dogs with all the American trimmings, Apple crumble, cheesecake and ice cream and the not to be missed Oreo All American milk shakes made for a great night.

A big thumbs up from all attending.

From left to right, Peter, Anne, Nigel, Birthday Girl Cherrie, Julie, BIG G, Jill, Brendon, Nicola, Pauleen

Big G´s American Diner proved last night that they are “all that and a bag of chips!”

They hope to be open to the public this coming week, so come hungry..

Back by popular demand Live at the Condado Club

Barbara Almond is a brilliant entertaining International Medium and Clairvoyant who has appeared all over Europe and for one night will be appearing at The Condado Club, Condado De Alhama on Tuesday 23rd April at 8pm. Doors close at 7.45pm. Tickets are only 5€!

Tickets are limited but can be reserved by e mailing me jill@condadodealhamaservices.com or the condado club thecondadoclub@hotmail.com

The Clairvoyant evenings have proved to be very popular and for The Beacon of Light centre in Cañadas Del Romero they have been a God send. As always a big thank you to Paul and Rachel at The Condado Club for donating the room for this fundraising event.

Its going to be a fascinating and entertaining evening, so come early for food and a drink before you go in and remember the doors close at 7.45pm.

The New look La Cata with cocktail bar...ready for you!

La Cata has grown into it´s own during this past winter, with a great chef, plenty of trained staff and a new cocktail bar and outside lounge, they are looking and tasting great!

La Cata have found their place in the community as a really great restaurant offering everything from Paella, Fish, seafood, Burgers, Pasta, Steaks and other specialities. They really have something for everyone on their new menu. La Cata are also doing monthly gourmet nights, where they offer a set menu of Spanish speciality dishes with complimentary wines and cater to 50 pre booked guests. The next gourmet night is APRIL 25th. Don´t miss it.

The Menu will have 7 courses served with 5 complimentary wines from Bodega Luzon in Jumilla, Murcia. The meal including the 5 wines is only 20€ per person. You must e mail or call to make a reservation. These gourmet nights are very popular and always sell out.

The menu is a mixture of seafood, meats and vegetables, all expertly prepared and presented.

LA CATA GOURMET MENU APRIL 25TH CATA MARIDAJE

Piruleta de gamba. ( Prawn Lollipop ) this was served New Year and was delicious..

Cazuela de secreto de mar. (Seafood casserole)

Tempura de verduras. (Seasonal vegetables)

Tabla de pates. ( Pates )

Lomo a la piña ( Pineapple )

Rollito de Merluza con gambas. (Fish and Prawn Rolls)

Profiteroles con chocolate… I think we all know what these are.

You must make a reservation if you would like to attend this evening.

Seating 7PM

E mail, lacatarestaurante@gmail.com or call them 868082602

I am so impressed with how all the businesses and restaurants are adapting to each offer something different. Congratulations to La Cata as you head into your 2nd summer at Condado De Alhama, looking stronger and better than ever.

Today at Bolnuevo

If you picked this week for your spring vacation at Condado De Alhama, you have picked well. The weather today was certainly warm enough to hit the beach and the temperatures are only going to get hotter as we go through this next week. Plenty of sunshine in the forecast for the next 10 days.

The sea is warming up fast and today there were plenty of people taking a dip. All the local restaurants were full and the atmosphere was one of summer. Bolnuevo has a new paseo spanning the full length of the beach from the Oasis bar to the Mazarron/Bolnuevo roundabout, a truly beautiful walk on a day like today.

Check out the forecast for this coming week

This weeks weather for Condado De Alhama

Enjoy the sunshine and remember, it is always much hotter in the full sun so cover up..Ive seen a few horribly sunburned bodies already. According to the majority…the swimming pools on Condado are now warm enough to take a dip so staying cool on Condado will not be a problem.

It has been amazing to watch the bars and restaurants adapt throughout the last year to find their place within the community of Condado De Alhama. This week we will feature some of the changes that the different bars and restaurants have made to attract their own crowd. Each venue is offering more than last year and each have grown since last year, they have all made it through their first winter, are more prepared for their second summer and are all excited to see the crowds returning to the square.

Taking a new look at Sabores, our ice cream parlour.

The New Theme of Sabores

Gone are most of the leather couches to be replaced by gaming tables to entertain the kids and lots of delicious ice cream…chilled coffee, hot coffee and iced cocktails.

Ice Cream now on sale

And the crowds are coming, it appears to be very popular with the kids and the parents are enjoying it too, iced beer sitting in the sun, while the kids play. Can´t be bad!

Sabores welcome to your second summer at Condado De Alhama.

Sabores serve a traditional Spanish breakfast, brandy and tostada..with a little coffee.

Spring is well under way in Murcia, but in fact it is starting to feel like summer. The buzz on the resort is that the weather on Thursday will hit 29 degrees in the sun, perfect weather for your sunshine break in Spain. The resort has seen a record number of Easter visitors and last minute arrivals to escape the cold weather hitting most of Europe. This week the weather forecast is glorious, sunshine, warm temperatures and light winds.

The bars at Al Kasar are also feeling summer as they prepare for the long hot days by setting outside bars and canopies and brush up on their summer cocktails.

If your vacation is this week and you are arriving on Condado De Alhama, prepare to strip off and go home with a tan. The pools are still cool but…that is not stopping some from taking the plunge.

It is going to be the best summer yet on Condado De Alhama, with new restaurants, bars and new entertainment schedules all in place to make sure your vacation will be one to remember.

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The golf course at Condado De Alhama is getting increasingly busy as word gets out about the great course here on the resort. There are not many days now where a coach does not arrive full of golfers for the day. What a difference a year makes.

All 6 sister Jack Nicklaus golf courses are under the management of resort owners IRM who are doing a wonderful job promoting the courses. You can now book your Tee time online, this is advisable. This week a few regular golfers on Condado De Alhama who came for the Easter found that they could not play as the course was fully booked so it is advisable to book in advance just to avoid disappointment.

The course looks good, Lauren and Iain from Penthouse 16 took a walk out after hours yesterday to inspect the lakes for us, its a rotten job but someone has to do it. It was a beautiful day today, perfect for golf, 24 degrees, low winds and full sun.

Thumbs up, the lakes at 9th/18th & 10th/11th

The Easter celebrations went so well today despite the warm but rainy weather. Lots of families came out in support of CPR, (Condado Primary Responce) and had a lot of fun raising money for a very worthy cause. Over 1300€ was raised today, so well done everyone.

Murcia dance group, got the party started with a presentation of some of their dance routines all performed by children from Condado, camposol and the surrounding areas. It was great to see the children perform and enjoying themselves.

Paella and BBQ, lots of fun competitions and charity stalls set up and run but volunteers, well done to Brian, Helen, Leslie, Mick, Helen, Les and everyone else that worked so hard all day.

The kids really enjoyed the Easter egg hunt and Easter bonnet competition. After all this, the sun came out and everyone was able to move to the terrace to listen to the wonderful talents of PITU, a great Spanish Dj and singer. Time to relax with a few..beverages.

The Condado Club staff, of which there were many, all played a vital role in making today a success. I think everyone who attended had a wonderful day and I sure that next Easter, everyone will come back and do it all over again.

The resort is very busy, I think I can say that this is the busiest Easter holiday we have had. Tomorrow, another sunny day is forecast so if you are lucky enough to be here, enjoy!

The Easter Fayre preparations are complete and it looks like it is going to be great!

The Condado Club and CPR have worked very hard to make sure you have a wonderful Easter Sunday so come on out to The Condado Club for a full day of fun and entertainment. It all starts at mid-day and goes through to 5pm when we will finish the day with the Easter bonnet parade. The Easter fayre is open to all, if you are coming from the surrounding communities just ask security to point you towards The Condado Club. The kitchen and bar will be open all day. Thank you to all those that have worked to make this day special. Happy Easter everyone, enjoy the day.