Los Alcazares

Typical old Spanish seaside town on The Mar Menor that was once famous for its thermal baths.

We prefer the side of the town near the Spanish Air Force school as it’s still very authentic.

Parking can be difficult in summer, but drive along the main road through the old town following sign post to Hotel Cristina, just by the Air Force Base, and park anywhere on the side street.

Alternatively you can take the earlier turning by the Town Hall where there is a sign post to a car park.

Walk along the pretty promenade adjacent to the beach with its’ Victorian bathing huts on small quays that jut out into the Mar Menor sea. There are many lovely beaches in this large lagoon (or minor sea) where the water is normally warm and very salty. Further along in the resort of Lo pagan you can cover yourself in mud (See Lo Pagan) and rinse off in the clear lagoon water.

There are many restaurants and bars along the promenade and many more in the town, and we have listed some of our favourites. (see heading Los Alcazares).