Tourism in Los Alcázares:
A Destination That Has It All
Los Alcázares combines serene beaches of the Mar Menor, a rich cultural history, and a unique gastronomic offer.
Ideal for families, couples, and adventurers, this destination is the perfect place to unwind and enjoy the Mediterranean charm
Los Alcázares, the perfect destination for your holidays
Its beaches
Located on the shores of the Mar Menor, Los Alcázares offers 7 km of coastline from Los Narejos to Punta Brava. It has a series of 7 beaches, adapted for family bathing and equipped for people with physical disabilities. The waters are calm, shallow, and have a very pleasant temperature for many months of the year, not just in summer. These 7 beaches are:
• Playa de Las Salinas
• Playa de Los Narejos
• Playa de Las Palmeras
• Playa del Espejo
• Playa de Manzanares, where La Encarnación is located, near the Mar Menor Yacht Club.
• Playa Carrión
• Playa de La Concha
• Playa de La Hita
Cultural Heritage
The origin of the municipality dates back to the Arab period, and its name comes from the Arabic term “Al Kazar,” which means palace or noble house. These were the constructions built by the Islamic nobility of Murcia for their holidays and rest in this area. Furthermore, the remains have been a NATIONAL MONUMENT since 1931.
The Muslims discovered the excellent properties of the Mar Menor’s waters, which they enjoyed in the ancient Roman baths of the area, which they repurposed and which later gave rise to the Balneario La Encarnación.
With the Christian repopulation, Los Alcázares gained real importance as a fishing port and mooring point for the fishing fleet that entered the Mar Menor from the Mediterranean through the channels of La Manga, thanks to its excellent strategic position.
At the beginning of the 20th century, the people of the Murcian countryside began to visit this town in August for the famous “novenarios” (a series of nine baths). By the waters of the Mar Menor stands a mute witness to the “explosion” of this municipality, our beloved Hotel-Balneario La Encarnación, built in 1904, which preserves the essence of the early 20th century.
The visit continues with the Aeronautical Museum, which displays all the documentation, photographs, and materials related to the history of the Los Alcázares airbase, from its origins as an aerodrome in 1915 to the present day.
Nearby, you’ll find the Medieval Tower of Rame, set amidst a landscape full of palm trees, which, with some additions from the 16th century, retains its original structure.
Sports Club
Los Alcázares has its own port for fishing and recreational boats, much to the delight of sea lovers. It is home to the Mar Menor Yacht Club, where catches from the Mar Menor and Mediterranean, such as Mar Menor prawns, sea bream, red mullet, bass, grey mullet, palometón, sea bream, and croakers, among others, are brought in.
For sports enthusiasts, the Infanta Cristina High Performance Centre is located in Los Narejos, a permanent concentration complex for federations, clubs, or teams during pre-season or competition periods. This is mainly for high-level athletes, although the town hall organises activities for children and all skill levels in summer.
Its Gastronomy
The cuisine of Los Alcázares reflects the products from neighbouring towns, offering world-class fruits and vegetables, with its largest production being exported to Europe.
It also benefits from the products brought in from the sea, such as Mar Menor prawns, sea bream, red mullet, grey mullet, bass, palometón, sea bream, and croakers, among others.
One of the most traditional dishes you must try is Caldero, a fish-based rice dish with an intense flavour typical of the Campo de Cartagena, especially from the Mar Menor area. It takes its name from the pot in which it is cooked, a cast-iron pot used by fishermen. Traditionally, it was used in all stages of the dish’s preparation, hanging from a structure made of three tied canes at the top and placed over a fire on the beach. For the base broth, several types of fish are used, such as sea bream and grey mullet, including “morralla” (small fish), which is discarded later. The rice and fish are served separately.
