22nd DECEMBER – 24th DECEMBER: MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY
The Cave Bar: Santa will be in residence at Desert Springs this year! He will be on hand from 18.00h – 20.00h to hear the holiday wishes of children – the bar will be stocked up with drinks and mince pies for parents and entrance per child to the Grotto only costs 5 Euros (a donation to charity will be made from the proceeds). Don’t forget to bring your cameras to capture your angels talking to the big man himself!
23rd DECEMBER: TUESDAY
The New Life Duo will sing traditional Christmas Carols and other popular Christmas music at the Clubhouse from 7pm; El Torrente will be open for a special “Spanish Christmas Raciones” menu offering the most traditional Spanish cuisine. The Crocodile Club opens at 18.00h with Normal Winter Service.
24TH DECEMBER, CHRISTMAS EVE: WEDNESDAY
El Torrente: Mulled Wine & Mince Pies, courtesy of Desert Springs, served from 18.00h. Open for drinks until 22.00h.
Croc Club: Normal Menu – opens at 18.00h and closes at 23.00h. Last food orders: 22.00h and last drinks orders at 22.30h
25TH DECEMBER, CHRISTMAS DAY: THURSDAY
El Torrente: Traditional Christmas Fayre Lunch (served from 14.00h to 17.00h). El Torrente closes at 18.00h. Please see attached menu.
Croc Club: Opens at 18.00h for normal service, closing at 23.00h. Last food orders: 22.00h and last drinks orders at 22.30h.
El Chiringuito: closed
26th DECEMBER, BOXING DAY: A day for us all to recover! All Restaurants on regular winter schedule (see below).
29TH DECEMBER, MIGAS DAY: MONDAY
The Hacienda: Migas Time again! As most of our Residents know, Migas are a traditional local dish of lots of scrunchy bits of pork, soft garlic flavoured breadcrumbs, hot radishes & peppers, accompanied by goatskins of red wine – prepared in the Hacienda building out on the Golf Course for owners, staff & locals, courtesy of Stephen Hitchins & Desert Springs. It is always fun and an enormous success. Begins at 14.00h at The Hacienda Building. Please request your invitation from Kristina. Access is by invitation only and is for Residents & Residents’ guests and invited friends of Desert Springs – so PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO BRING YOUR INVITATIONS WITH YOU.
30TH DECEMBER: THE EVE OF NEW YEAR’S EVE KIDS CLUB BASH: TUESDAY
El Chiringuito: A kids party will take place, complete with games and kids disco, from 14.00h – 17.00h at El Chiringuito. All kids 12 yrs. and under are welcome and admission is free.
31ST DECEMBER, NEW YEAR’S EVE: WEDNESDAY
El Torrente: Open for normal service 07.15h – 16.00h. Opens from 20.00h until 01.00h, Live Jazz, Blues, Swing and Pop Music. A la Carte Menu attached. There will be a designated Kids Area (for 6- 12 yrs) with a special buffet and monitored so that both kids and adults can enjoy their fine dining experience at the same time!-Last drink orders at 12.30h. Guests wanting to carry on with the festivities at the Croc Club Disco are most welcome.
Croc Club: Disco & Cash Bar: open from 22.00h until 04.00h – last drinks will be served at 03.30h. Please note that this year, food service will only be available at El Torrente. Complimentary finger food will be placed around the Croc Club and entrance is free.
01ST JANUARY, NEW YEAR’S DAY: THURSDAY
El Torrente: Normal Working Hours. (Opens from 07.30h until 19.00h).
Croc Club: Opens at 18.00h with Normal Winter Service.
06th JANUARY, REYES MAGOS: TUESDAY
El Torrente: We will be offering a special Spanish “3Kings” lunch with goodies for the kids from 3 very wise men – see menu attached.
Croc Club: Opens for normal winter service (see below)
DESERT SPRINGS WISHES YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY HOLIDAY!
Welcome Reception
Cava & Smoked Salmon Canapés
Roast Parsnip & Coriander Soup
With Crispy Leek and Croutons
Warm Goat’s Cheese & Onion Tatin
With Rocket and Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lemon & Cava Sorbet
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Traditional Roasted Turkey Breast
With Homemade Stuffing, Bacon Roll, Cranberry Sauce and Traditional Accompaniments
Or
Caramelized Maple Syrup Salmon
With Black Salsify and Fondant Potato
Or
Homemade Fresh Vegetable Ratatouille
Topped with a Sage and Onion Crumble
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Traditional Christmas Pudding
With Brandy Sauce
Or
Dark Chocolate Canneloni
Infused with Gran Marnier
Or
Violet Petal & Mascarpone Cheesecake
With Coulis of Mango
Cava, 1/2 Bottle of Wine per person, Coffee
85 €uros per person
(45 €uros children between 5-13 yrs)
(children under 5 yrs free)
IVA included
Champagne Cocktail & Canapés
Selected Iberian Cold Cuts & Cured Manchego Cheese
Cream of Roasted Garlic & Truffle Soup
with Crispy Bacon
Lobster Thermidor
with a Bouquet of Exotic Salad Leaves & Lemon
Mango Sorbet
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Fillet of Beef
with Fondant Potato, Roasted Mini Vegetables & a Chestnut and Stilton Cheese Sauce
Or
Loin of Turbot
with a Seafood & Vermouth Sauce set on Sweet Vegetables and Rustic Potatoes
Or
Mediterranean Vegetable Wellington
sautéed Mediterranean Vegetables marinated with Basil, Garlic & Pine Nuts
encased in Puff Pastry with Rosti Potato & Light Truffle Oil
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Chocolate & Foie Coulant
with Baileys Sauce
Or
Selection of National & International Cheeses
with Traditional Accompaniments
Or
Bavarois of Date & Pedro Ximenez
with New Year’s Cream
Cava, 1/2 Bottle of Wine per person, Coffee
130 €uros per person
(Kids Club Buffet: 40 €uros children between 5-12 yrs)
(children under 5 yrs free)
IVA included
Starters
Chef’s Homemade Soup of the Day
Warm Roasted Pepper & Goat’s Cheese Salad
Risotto of Prawn & Asparagus with Parmesan Cheese
Chef’s Speciality of the Day
Main Courses
Confit of Duck’s Leg with Ginger Sauce
Loin of Tuna with Modena Sauce and Red Pepper Crisp
Medallions of Pork Fillet with Roquefort Sauce
Chef’s Speciality of the Day
Desserts
Melon & Cava Sorbet
White Chocolate Crème with Cacao Foam
Selection of National Cheeses with Quince Preserve & Walnuts
Chef’s Speciality of the Day
Vegetarian dishes available & cooked to order
All main courses are served with garnish of potatoes & vegetables
1/2 bottle wine per person & coffee
3 Kings Decorations
35 €uros per person
IVA included
For further information contact: Kristina Werner
Email: kw@almanzora.com
Telephone: +34 618 609 978
