The lovely Costa Calida town of Los Alcazares is located just off the N332 coastal road between Cartagena and San Javier, lapped by the tranquil, warm waters of the Mar Menor, its fine beaches attract holidaymakers from all over the world. The Spanish people themselves love this part of the coast and head here from cities like Murcia during the hot summer months.

Los Alcazares is a busy tourist resort with a good selection of shops, bars and restaurants, and some fine beaches. It is a popular spot for water sports and the Mar Menor is a haven for all types of such sports including windsurfing, sailing, jet-skiing, scuba diving, snorkeling and swimming. For golfers there are a good range of courses nearby, with new complexes currently under construction, also the famous sports resort of La Manga is just a short drive away.