La Manga Club will bring the magic of one of the world’s most iconic festivals to Spain next month when the resort stages a Venetian Carnival-themed evening to celebrate New Year’s Eve.

Spain’s flagship resort will ring in 2020 with a lavish ‘Cotillón’ gala dinner complete with elaborate masks and live music to help to conjure up images of Venice and the internationally-acclaimed event, which dates back to the 12th century and annually attracts around three million visitors.

Taking place in La Manga Club’s grand ballroom, the Venetian Carnival black-tie evening promises to be a glamorous affair with fine dining, music and entertainment all included. After being treated to a cocktail reception, guests will sit down to a fabulous five-course gourmet dinner accompanied with select wines and an open bar with premium bands before a spectacular fireworks display at midnight.

The Venetian evening is just one of the themed events that the Murcian resort is staging to help couples and families welcome 2020 in memorable fashion.

People looking to experience a taste of the Far East can enjoy the finest Oriental cuisine at La Manga Club’s Asia restaurant, while an authentic Italian new year experience is guaranteed at Luigi’s restaurant. A selection of wines and soft drinks are included at both venues before the party continues after midnight with live music in the resort’s Piano Bar.

Accommodation is provided in La Manga Club’s five-star hotel, with prices based on two people sharing a room, and all packages also include breakfast, VAT and one additional dinner, plus access to the saunas, gym, steam rooms and indoor pool at the Wellness Centre to help overcome any hangovers.

Set across an area of 1,400 acres, La Manga Club boasts unrivalled facilities as a sports and leisure destination including three 18-hole golf courses, a 28-court tennis centre and a 2,000sqm Wellness Centre. It also offers the choice of a five-star hotel, four-star serviced apartments and townhouses and more than 15 bars and restaurants.

• Couples can enjoy two nights’ bed and breakfast hotel accommodation at La Manga Club this new year, including a ticket to the ‘Venetian Carnival’ New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner, from €696 (approx £600) per person. Prices are based on two people sharing a deluxe room and include complimentary use of La Manga Club’s Wellness Centre including fitness centre, indoor pool, saunas and steam rooms.

For more information or to book call 00 34 968 11 5611, email reserve@lamangaclub.com or visit www.lamangaclub.com.