One of the busiest beaches during the summer months, this is an urban beach with views of the Los Alcázares Marina. It extends from Los Alcázares Air Base to José de Fontes Street.

Sunbed hire, parasol hire, disabled car park, adapted toilets, beach bars, selective collection containers, footbaths, amphibious crutches, litter bins, walkways, promenade, first aid and lifeguards, restaurants, amphibious chair, telephone, adapted changing rooms, adapted shaded areas.

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Carrión beach is located in the municipality of Los Alcázares, on the shore of the Mar Menor.

It is an urban beach equipped with services. It is located between Manzanares beach and La Concha beach. It has night lighting, bicycle racks and special equipment for the disabled. It has a length of 600 m and a width of 15 m. It is a very visited beach. There is a promenade along the entire length of the beach.

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Within the route of the urban beaches offered by Los Alcázares, we find the Playa de Manzanares, a popular beach with calm waters, dark sand, abundant vegetation and easy to access.

It offers all the services which makes it a sought-after beach by the locals. It is located 500 meters from the Club Náutico de los Alcázares and it is the Balneario La Encarnación.

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This is a very popular urban beach. It starts at Plaza de la Pescadería and ends at Avenida Carril de las Palmeras. It is home to the Fisherman's Monument.

 Services: Sunbed hire, skate hire, parasol hire, bicycle parking, toilets, beach bars, selective collection bins, footbaths, public address system, litter bins, walkways, promenade, first aid and lifeguard, tourist information point, restaurants, children's play area.

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Another one of Los Alcazares's popular urban beaches on the shore of the Mar Menor. Named after the abundance of surrounding palm trees, it and is located between the Avenida del Carril de las Palmeras and the Avenida de Mariano Ballester. It stretches from Los Narejos beach to Espejo beach.

In the migration season of birds it is a good location to observe their movements. It is flanked by a promenade and has night lighting and spaces for the development of sports activities, as well as beach bars.

Services: Sunbed hire, parasol hire, disabled parking, bicycle parking, toilets, adapted toilets, beach bars, selective collection bins, garden, footbaths, public address system, amphibious crutches, litter bins, walkways, promenade, first aid and lifeguards, ramps, restaurants, amphibious chair, children's play area, adapted shaded areas.

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The beach is beautiful and the quality of the sand is very good. The water is very clean and is perfect for sports such as windsurfing, sailing, scuba diving.

The beach environment is full of palm trees. There are water platforms 100m from the shore with stairs to climb up to them.

Services: Sunbed hire, skate hire, parasol hire, disabled parking, bicycle parking, toilets, adapted toilets, beach bars, selective collection containers, canoeing school, nautical school, garden, footbaths, public address system, amphibious crutches, litter bins, walkways, promenade, first aid and lifeguard, amphibious chair, sailing, adapted changing rooms, windsurfing, children's play area, adapted shaded areas.

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The most northerly of Los Alcazares' beaches, this is a popular semi-urban beach with fine sand.

It offers the possibility of doing a wide variety of sports both on and off the beach. Gentle slope and warm waters.

Services: Dog friendly, toilets, beach bars, selective collection containers, sports facilities, canoeing school, nautical school, footbaths, litter bins, promenade, first aid and lifeguarding, amphibious chair, sailing, beach volleyball, windsurfing.

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/kpZcXrNgGqK2G8GL9

The 7 km of sandy beaches in Los Alcázares are linked by a paved promenade from Playa de La Concha in the south to Playa Las Salinas in Los Narejos. The beaches offer a full range of services with easy access and facilities for people with disabilities. All are clean and well maintained, and safe for young families to enjoy. In the summer season, expect medium-high occupancy.

The promenade is a glorious seafront walk with plenty of shops, bars and restaurants along the way. It’s a great place to stop for a chilled meal and indulge in some ‘people watching’. There’s also plenty of shade, exercise equipment, and several children’s play areas.

As the water on the Mar Menor isn’t tidal, Los Alcázares is an ideal place for beginners to feel safe as they try out a wide range of water sports – from canoeing, jet skiing and kitesurfing to paddle-boarding, windsurfing and sailing.

There’s a sailing school on the promenade where you can find activities and equipment for every water sport you can imagine.

The Grand Parade, which is part of the week-long Carnival, has doubled the number of participating troupes in recent years and has become a benchmark for lovers and fans of carnival events in the Region of Murcia.

In addition to the Grand Parade, Los Alcázares offers residents and visitors other carnival events such as the Canine Costume Contest, the Children's Carnival or the Carnival of the Elderly, which encourage residents and visitors to actively participate in the Carnival of Los Alcázares.

Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/concejaliafestejoslosalcazares/

During Holy week Los Alcázares, turns into a time machine. A journey to the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries, when Barbary piracy frightened the population of this lagoon with its frequent raids, which led to the construction of watchtowers in which to take refuge during these corsair incursions and of which the emblematic Torre del Rame remains as a testimony.

Website: 
https://incursionesberberiscas.com/

On August 15th, rocket fire announces the Day of the Virgin, the Day of the Patron Saint Our Lady of the Assumption.

In the late afternoon, the traditional maritime-terrestrial procession brings together crowds of people to greet and accompany the beloved image of its patron saint, the Virgin of the Assumption. This emotional and memorable day ends with a large fireworks display.

On October 12, among cultural and sporting events aimed at celebrating municipal independence, a tribute is paid to one of the most characteristic dishes of the Region of Murcia: the cauldron. From the first light of day, you can see the beaches being flooded with rice tools and a festive and seafaring atmosphere in which the aroma of the sea mixes with that of the cauldrons that the rocks are preparing on the shores of the beach.

The 12th of October is the Day of the Cauldron in the Alcázares, the dish par excellence in the Mar Menor. Cooked in the typical cast-iron cauldron and stuck in the sand, each peña is installed along the 7 kilometers of playa and makes its own and competes with each other to prepare the tastiest one and thus, taste it on the beach on the eve of the day of the Municipal Autonomy. in a seafaring atmosphere that engages the visitor

As in all Spanish coastal towns, the night of San Juan (in June, around midsummer's day) in Los Alcázares is a very special night that is marked on the calendar. Between bonfires and music, it is an unforgettable night for locals and visitors.

Held in mid-August each year, the Festivities of the Orchard and the Sea is a very special summer festival held in Los Alcazares.

Concerts, dance, theatre, folklore and craft fairs ensure the week is filled with events for visitors to the town.

Website: https://semanadelahuertayelmar.losalcazares.es/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100082877653854

The San Javier International Jazz Festival was born in 1998 as the result of the efforts and enthusiasm of a group of jazz fans.

Held every July, it has evolved into one of the most important cultural events in the Murcia region, and has achieved national and international importance. Every year the festival brings the public the most significant figures of the jazz world, as well as artists from other musical genres such as blues, soul, bossa nova and funk.

Website: https://jazz.sanjavier.es/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/san.javier.international.jazz.festival/

Los Elementos Restaurant and Bar Torre Pacheco offer stylish, high quality dining, Saturday breakfasts, a bar, and even a gift shop!

They offer enticing options to give a variety of eating and drinking choices varying during the week:

In the evenings try the ‘a la carte’ Menu – beautifully prepared and presented dishes to entice the eye and the palate.

Tel: 604 45 85 82

Website: https://los-elementos-restaurant.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/loselementos2023

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TZ1MJ3iMdP34G1Ue7

At La Casa de Papel, quality and taste are their top priority.

Their team of expert chefs uses fresh, premium ingredients to create authentic and delicious dishes. From exquisite Spanish tapas to Mediterranean-inspired entrees, every bite is an explosion of flavours that will leave you wanting more. Their welcoming and elegant atmosphere is the perfect setting to enjoy a memorable meal with friends, family or loved ones.

Tel: 968 57 54 46

Website: https://lacasadepapelrestaurante.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurantelacasadepapel/

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El Chato serve dishes that reflect the rich culinary heritage of the Mediterranean, using authentic recipes passed down from generation to generation. Each bite is a journey through the flavours and aromas that characterise this highly appreciated Region of Murcia. They value the freshness and quality of ingredients, and source from local suppliers who share their passion for excellence in gastronomy.

In addition to their lounges, we have a nice terrace to enjoy the good weather in the best place for it. They have created a space where you can relax and enjoy a memorable meal in the company of family and friends. Whether day or night, their terrace offers a unique experience where you can enjoy traditional Mediterranean cuisine and refreshing breezes.

Tel: 968 17 01 61

Website: 
https://www.elchatorestaurante.com/

Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/restaurante.chato?locale=es_ES

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The basis of La Encarnación's cuisine is based on fresh products from the area, both fish and fruit and vegetables, so as not to lose the textures and aromas of the food they work with.

Their chefs are based on Mediterranean cuisine but without losing sight of the new trends that appear in the culinary sector. This fusion allows them to delight their customers with true creative and original compositions.

On their terrace, the house band, La Encarnación, performs on Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays throughout the summer season, and in addition, every Sunday in the summer, they have a live flamenco dance performance, where you can feel the different formats and rhythms that will make you feel flamenco in its purest style.

Tel: 968 57 50 48

Website: https://balneariolaencarnacion.es/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurante.laencarnacion/

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A family owned restaurant offering daily fresh and homemade international food, with a friendly, welcoming service and inviting atmosphere.

Tel: 664 37 74 42

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BistroHemingWay

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The Lounge Restaurant Bar is a Tapas and Cocktail Bar and that is modern, stylish and friendly.

In their restaurant, the high quality Tapas menu is extensive and has some modern innovative twists. Their special menus include their renowned Chateaubriand evenings, and traditional Sunday roasts with all the trimmings and they occasionally offer special dishes of the week. Their traditional Sunday Lunches include a good portion of roast meat and all the usual trimmings

Open Wednesday to Saturday 5pm to 11.30pm, Sunday lunches: 1pm – 7pm, but closed on Mondays and Tuesdays

Tel: 868 78 27 25

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theloungebarbylittlesicily/

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Little Sicily is a family run establishment based in the heart of Los Alcazares, serving the finest Italian food.

Renowned not only for it's food but its great atmosphere as well.

Tel: 868 17 07 41

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littlesicilyla/

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La Tropical restaurant, was founded in 1936. Today it is one of the oldest restaurants in the region, which retains all its traditional charm. A family business, whose visible head was Carlos Méndez Rubio and María Rosa Heredia. For more than 16 years, the generation has been advancing, and it is their sons José Antonio and Carlos Méndez who have turned this place into a place of obligatory culinary pilgrimage at any time of the year, where pleasant and always professional treatment converges with a cuisine with modern touches that does not forget its roots.

The axis of the restaurant is the bar that welcomes you at the entrance, one of the "top" in the province with the best seafood, salted and Iberian tapas, preparing your spirit and palate for the best gastronomic sensations. The restaurant has an excellent terrace open all year round, and on summer nights it extends its levels to offer a terrace-bar where you can continue to enjoy the summer atmosphere.

Tel: 968 57 50 05

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restaurante.latropical

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vzrEvXsVaoCcG4Q36

Galin's Bulgarian Restaurant specialises in delicious, authentic Bulgarian cuisine. ️

The go-to restaurant for fresh, flavourful dishes that will transport your taste buds straight to Bulgaria.

Tel: 642 08 32 23

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/galin.bulgarian.restaurant/

Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LuURR6uaG83fZfzy5

The 2 popular El Patio Restaurants in Los Alcazares are synonymous with quality traditional cuisine.

Known for their specialties in stone-grilled red meat, grilled meats and wood-fired paellas. They are perfect places to have a good time with family and friends, and to celebrate all kinds of events.

Information on both restaurants, and another in Murcia City, can be found on their website: 
https://www.restauranteelpatio.es/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/restauranteselpatio/?locale=es_ES