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(NAPSI) - Where can you play golf, bike, hike year-round and eat the best tacos and enchiladas you will ever find? For the answer, you may want to visit Tucson, in Southern Arizona, about a 4-hour drive from the Gulf of California and a place that offers all the water sports you could want.

Those who live there report that Tucson can combine the luxury of a second home with the practicality of a real estate investment amidst a growing Southwestern market. Tucson is one of the fastest-growing communities in one of the fastest-growing states in the U.S., and the consensus from experts is that real estate here will prove to be a worthwhile long-term investment.

Resort-like Setting

One of the premier communities in Tucson, The Greens at Ventana Canyon, offers foothills living in a resort-like setting. These condominium homes with first-class amenities are nestled among the greens of a world-class golf course and surrounded by lush vegetation. The homes are situated in the foothills of the majestic Santa Catalina Mountains and located near the world-famous Loews Ventana Canyon Resort.

Homeowners of a one-bedroom-plus-den and those with two- and three-bedroom units enjoy a clubhouse with state-of-the-art media equipment, designer kitchen, wine bar and barbecue area; three pools and two spas; a fitness center; covered parking; and a professional homeowners association management.

For those in love with golf, The Greens at Ventana Canyon overlooks two Tom Fazio-designed golf courses. Golf and tennis memberships are included with the purchase of most units.

Outdoor Living

Outdoor living is one of the many reasons people select Southern Arizona. With an average daily high temperature of 82 degrees, this community offers residents easy access to outdoor recreation. Breathtaking Sabino Canyon Recreation Area with its walking trails is close by. For experienced hikers, the trailhead to Ventana Canyon is less than two miles away.

Mountain lovers can venture about 45 minutes away, to Mount Lemmon's cool pine forests for fishing in the summer and skiing in the winter.

Prices for the condominium homes range from $160,000 to mid $200,000. To learn more, visit www.greensatventanacanyon.com or call 1-866-433-5704.

Outdoor lovers have found a way to live in a resort-like setting where the average daily high temperature is 82 degrees.