The opening hole sets the tone at Roda Golf Course. It is a par five that turns sharply to the right, asking for a well-placed tee shot rather than a driver hit on instinct, before a raised green guarded by a bunker on its left side. Dave Thomas designed this 18-hole, par-72 layout to make you think around the hazards, with bunkers shaping decisions from the tee and water becoming increasingly important as the round develops. From the back tees it plays to 6,682 yards, a sensible length that rewards controlled approach play and sound course management.
The par-three seventh brings an island green into play, while the ninth is another hole where position matters. A substantial lake sits left of the green there, with banking and bunkers waiting on the safer looking right side. The closing par five provides a fitting final gamble. A strong drive can leave the chance of reaching in two, but the approach must carry water before any birdie putt can be considered. Before a round, the covered and floodlit range has 15 bays, along with dedicated putting, chipping, approach and bunker areas. Ten of the covered bays have Toptracer screens, giving useful feedback on distance, ball speed, launch angle and trajectory.
After golf, Vive Roda provides an easy place to linger on its broad terrace overlooking the course. The menu runs from starters and paella to meat, fish and desserts, making it equally suited to a relaxed lunch or dinner after 18 holes. The Mar Menor beaches are around 0.9 miles away, close enough for a change of scene beside the calm, shallow water. Murcia International Airport is about 25 minutes by road, Alicante Airport around 40 minutes, and direct access to the AP7 keeps the resort straightforward to reach and use as a base for a Murcia golf break.
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