El Saler 
El Saler, Costa Blanca - Overview:
El Saler lies in the northern part of La Dehesa, a narrow stretch of pine forests and hills which separates La Albufera from the Mediterranean Sea. This enormous lagoon-like lake shines silvery under the sun and moon and the area is one of the most profitable fishing sites in the region, with countless fishermen catching eel and other species of fish.
El Saler, Costa Blanca - Gastronomy:
The cuisine of El Saler is typical of Valencia, based on rice with a speciality paella. The name 'A la Valenciana' accompanies a large variety of dishes.
El Saler, Costa Blanca - Golf:
The Parador de El Saler Golf course is considered by professionals and amateurs alike to have one of the best course layouts in the world.
Built in 1968 by the internationally recognized architect of Spanish golf, Javier Arana, the course is located in the El Saler Nature Reserve, on the shores of the Mediterranean sea.
The ecological design of the course has integrated it within the protected landscape, incorporating native plants such as the famous pale stonecrop plant, locally called cat's claw.
The El Saler course layout is varied, ranging from the beach links (reminiscent of the famous Scottish golf courses), to areas of typical Mediterranean forest. The par-72 course measures 6468m, spread out over 18 holes.
The Golf club also has a golf school; driving range; putting greens; 2 approach greens; pro-shop; rental of clubs, hand carts and electric golf carts and a restaurant and snack bar.
The European PGA has chosen the El Saler course as the site of several of its qualifying tournaments for the professional PGA European Tour, a clear recognition of the quality demanded by the highest level of professional golf.
Great names in professional golf agree that the El Saler course layout is one of the world's best. Among numerous noteworthy testimonials of this kind is the praise offered by German player Berhard Lager, who holds the record for the course with a score of 62 strokes, 10 under par. Spanish masters Seve Ballesteros, Jose Maria Olazabal, Miguel Angel Jimenez and others also share Lager's opinion.
El Saler, Costa Blanca - Our holiday accommodation and service:
Travel with secretdestinations.com holidays and enjoy privileged, sophisticated holiday destinations on Valencia's Costa Blanca (including Alicante, Benissa, Benitachell, Calpe, Denia, El Saler, Jardin del Mar and Villamartin). Privately owned villas, apartments, villas with pools, hotels and Paradores, in beautiful coastal and rural locations hand-picked for an authentic taste of unspoiled secret Spain.
So, if you're looking for an activity holiday golfing, walking, cycling and trekking; exploring Valencia's fascinating villages and historic towns such as Castellon, Calpe, Denia and Alcossebre or the vibrant nightlife of Alicante; enjoying the tranquil beauty of the Orange Blossom Coast or a few rounds of golf at a country club or luxury spa hotel; fancy a spot of sailing, catamaranning, jet skiing, water skiing, SCUBA diving, wind surfing, swimming or simply sunbathing and relaxing on great beaches by the Mediterranean sea (much of Spain's south coast is also ideal for a spot of winter sun); or you just want to simply escape the tourist masses with a privately owned apartment, cottage or villa with a pool, call our holiday team today. We can also assist you with flights to Valencia and Alicante in southern Spain, catamaran charters, holiday car hire and insurance.
