Beaches
Overlooking two seas, visitors to Los Alcázares have a wealth of options to soak up Spain's summer sun. Los Alcázares is part of the 70 km of coastline along the Mar Menor, offering warm, shallow, crystal-clear waters. Simply head across the lagoon from Los Alcázares to discover the famous resort of La Manga del Mar Menor and enjoy endless views of the Mediterranean, spectacular cliffs, and secluded coves.
Most of the beaches in Los Alcázares have earned the Spanish Tourist Board's 'Blue Flag Status' for their safety and cleanliness.
History and culture
Los Alcázares boasts a rich historical tradition dating back to the Roman era, making the town full of fascinating heritage sites to visit.
The Roman Theatre Museum in the nearby town of Cartagena is a stunning architectural complex showcasing the remains of a Roman theater dating back to 1 BC. The impressive museum offers comprehensive information and guides for those wanting to learn more.
Murcia's Salzillo Museum is a modern space exhibiting the distinctive Baroque collection of the 16th-century Murcian sculptor, Iglesia de Jesús. The museum also features his 556-piece nativity scene and original sketches.
Mediterranean cuisine
Los Alcázares offers the finest Mediterranean cuisine with intriguing Arabic influences. The region is renowned for its variety of quality goat and cottage cheeses, wine from the Ricote Valley, and excellent preserves and honey.
Of particular note is the delicious caldero, typically made with fresh monkfish, rice, peppers, and garlic baked in the region's traditional iron pot. Other local delicacies not to be missed include pastel del Cierva, an egg and meat pie.
