Lawn Bowling Clubs Almeria
Almeria - Andalucia - Southern Spain
The Levante region of Almeria is home to four lawn bowling clubs in Almeria, this essentially British sport became established here to cater to the desires of the expatriate community. Primarily drawn here by the sunny skies, alluring coastline and spectacular scenery, both full time and semi permanent residents, as well as holiday makers, can enjoy their game of bowls in a highly desirable setting.
The stunning Cabrera mountains dominate the landscape along with the enchanting hill top village of Mojacar Pueblo which overlooks the main beach resort of the area, Mojacar Playa. Turre and Los Gallardos, two charming valley pueblos, are the closest inland villages to the bowling clubs, and are a ten and twenty minute drive from the coast respectively.
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Lawn bowling clubs and lawn bowling holidays in Almeria...
Lawn Bowling Clubs
- Almeria Lawn Bowling Club
- Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club
- Indalo Bowling Club
- Mojacar Bowls Club
All the four clubs have strong local membership, mainly British, with many experienced bowlers. Beginners are also encouraged, with clubs offering coaching to those looking to try a new interest and some gentle exercise. All of the clubs host regular competitions and participate in league matches. Memberships can be arranged directly with the individual clubs and there are varying options for green fees, including yearly, monthly or temporary affiliations for shorter periods.
Each of the bowling clubs are detailed below with links to their respective websites.
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All the four bowling clubs in the area welcome visiting clubs and touring teams as well as individuals, both beginners and experienced. Below there are details for each club with links to their own websites.
Mojacar Bowls Club
The most recent club to be established in the area, it is located behind the Marina Mar Hotel, in the Marina del la Torre area of Mojacar. The facility is owned by the hotel with the day to day bowls run by club members, an ideal set up as the hotel also offers special deals on bowling holidays and special accommodation rates for visiting bowlers. The green itself has an artificial surface. The club facilities include a club office, a bar area from which the hotel staff serve drinks and snack foods, brand new on site toilets and a free dedicated car parking area, a real bonus in this busy holiday resort.
Club Days are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays meeting at 09.30 am for a 10.00am start.
The club has a companionable atmosphere with regular charity matches and social events such as Paella Saturdays.
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For further information about the club, the competitions and fixtures calendar, club contacts and their photo gallery, and a guide to bowling for those just starting out, please visit their website Mojacar Bowls Club, the website is available in English.
Indalo Bowling Club
The Indalo Club is situated in the countryside, surrounded by beautiful scenery and about a 15 minute drive from Mojacar. It was built and is wholly owned by the members and has a championship class artificial surface green, the Indalo members are extremely proud of their green and rate it amoung the highest quality in Europe.
The club has over 100 members who range from those wishing to enjoy a friendly game of bowls to those who bowl in serious championships. There are regular club mornings and many competitions throughout the year, the competitions can be both internal and locally with other clubs, and they often welcome visiting teams from further afield including the UK and France.
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For more club news, includind the competitions, a club photo gallery, club contacts and coaching information, please visit their website Indalo Bowling Club, the website is available in English.
Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club
Located in Turre, 10 minutes drive from Mojacar, the club prides itself on its grass bowling green, members here enjoy both competitive and social bowling, some bowlers like to participate in the club mornings to meet friends, get some light exercise and play a sport that they enjoy, where as other members like to use the club mornings as practice sessions for competition and league matches. There are many bowling clubs in Spain and the club can offer entry to local and national competitions. Beginners are welcome with free tuition available from one of their qualified coaches.
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For more information about the club, and to keep up to date with forthcoming events, please visit their website Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club, the website is available in English.
Almeria Lawn Bowling Club
The club was established in 1996 and is situated within and part of Los Gallardos Camping, an English owned caravan camp site which is located in the Los Gallardos countryside about 15 minutes drive from Mojacar. The club now has over 100 members and welcomes its regulars and visitors alike. Competitions and league matches are all part and parcel and members can enjoy the facilities of the bar and restaurant of the camp site as well as regular social events.
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For detailed information on the club, membership, the green, and informative competition reports, results and schedules, and club contacts please visit their website Almeria Lawn Bowling Club, the website is available in English.
Club Addresses
Almeria Lawn Bowling Club
Address : Camping Los Gallardos, N-340, Los Gallardos.
Cabrera Lawn Bowling Club
Address : Al Andalus Garden residencial complex, Turre.
Indalo Bowling Club
Address : Cañada de la Piedra, Los Gallardos.
Mojacar Bowls Club
Address : Marina Mar Hotel, Marina del la Torre, Mojacar.
If you are a member of an existing bowling club, in Almeria, that I am unaware of, or if you are establishing a new bowling club in the province then please use the contact form to get in touch and I will be more than pleased to include the details on this page.