VILLAS IN LOS ALCAZARES

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3 Bedrooms & 3 Bathrooms

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Los Alcázares

375,000 Euros

Completion October 2022

Los Alcázares

Los Alcázares is a spa town located next to the shores of the Mar Menor, boasting seven kilometres of coastline from Los Narejos to Punta Brava.

The Mar Menor

The Mar Menor is a salt-water lagoon of 128km² with a sea temperature 5 degrees above the Mediterranean. It is one of Spain’s best-kept secrets. The mineral-rich water of the Mar Menor is revered for its health-giving properties and is listed by the World Health Organisation as one of the healthiest places on earth. The area dedicates a large part of its economic activity to the industry of services and tourism.

History

The name Los Alcázares derives from the Arabic word ‘Al Kazar’, meaning ‘palace’ or ‘house of nobles’. These were buildings constructed by the Moors for their holidays and relaxation. The Moors discovered the excellent properties of the water of the Mar Menor, which they enjoyed in the ancient Roman Baths. With the Christian re-conquest, Los Alcázares became an important port for fishing and trade, given its excellent strategic position.

Healthy Holiday

Thermal baths, which have existed since Roman times in the town, are still there today. The bay is especially well known for visitors with rheumatic, arthritic, and skin problems, as there is an area of the beach where you find a natural mud bath, which supposedly gives therapeutic results, comparable to those of the Black Sea. It also offers countless possibilities for wind-surfers and every kind of sailor. There is very little movement and hardly any waves. There are several diving, sailing, and canoe training schools where one can learn the technique of the sports and lots of opportunities to practice newly acquired skills.

Beaches

All the local beaches are connected by a magnificent promenade. These are fully equipped with showers, fountains, access for the handicapped, and also a host of activities such as water sports and beach games. The Mar Menor, aside from being the biggest open-air health spa in the world, is also considered one of the best areas for regatta and certain water sports, which can be practiced all year round. The shallow sea stays warm well into early autumn, making it a perfect late summer or autumn holiday destination.

Places to Visit

Take a boat trip to the tiny island of Perdiguera, where you can swim in the crystal clear seas, and lunch on sardines and sangria. The Arab Fortress Tori de Rami is an interesting visit, later used as a pirate lookout post. On the beach at Espejo, there is a bronze monument paying tribute to all of the local fishermen, who have helped the local economy through their dedication.

Festivals

The Carnival of Mar Menor, celebrated with the local towns of San Javier and San Pedro del Pinatar, takes place at the end of the winter months. The local fiesta in honour of the town’s patron saint, the Virgen del Carmen, takes place around the last two weeks of July.

Cuisine

The plains of Murcia are incredibly fertile, producing a vast array of fresh fruit and vegetables, which make up the base ingredients of the region’s cuisine. Rice is also a staple here, finding its way into many dishes. The abundant and varied seafood from the Mar Menor and the Mediterranean, along with game and farmed meat from the mountains, complete the picture. Some typical dishes include: Arroz y Conejo (rice with rabbit), Arroz de Verduras (rice and vegetables), Arroz y Costillejas (rice and ribs), Arroz Marinero (seafood rice), and Paella Huertana, a vegetable paella. Non-rice dishes specialities include Potaje, a rich stew dish; Menestra, a dish of sautéed vegetables; Habas con Jamón (ham and broad beans), and Caldo Murciano, a local soup dish. The king prawns fished in the area are also particularly fine, and the Huevas de Mújol, a type of caviar, is also a high delicacy of the region.

Climate

Los Alcázares enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate, with cool sea breezes in summer and protection from the surrounding mountains against the cold North winds in winter. The area averages nearly 3,000 hours of sunshine each year and the average temperature easily exceeds 20 degrees. In 1986, the World Health Organisation recommended the climate of the area as one of the most equitable in the world – neither too hot in the summer nor too cold in the winter. On average, it can boast 325 sunny days each year, making it an ideal all-year-round destination.