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Los Alcázares, on the Mar Menor
A small town on the western shore of the Mar Menor, built around a promenade that runs along most of its coastline.
Los Alcázares · Murcia · Costa Cálida
A seafront that sets the pace
Los Alcázares sits on the flat strip between the Mar Menor and the farmland behind it. There is little high-rise here, and not much hurry. The paseo runs along the shore through several areas, and it is the centre of daily life. Walkers, runners, cyclists and families all use it.
A short history
The name refers to the Moorish fortifications that once watched this stretch of coast. Fishing and the salt pans shaped the town for centuries. Traces remain in the street pattern near the water and in the older whitewashed houses with their iron balconies.
Shallow water, warm evenings
Shallow water, warm evenings
Because the lagoon is shallow a long way out, the swimming is gentle, one reason the coast is popular with families. Lunch is late, dinner is later, and the best table is usually the one closest to the water.
Where to go next
Where to go next
A town built around its shoreline
Stay nearby
Casa Brisa Marina
A two-floor apartment for six, a few minutes from the water.
