The Romans and the Arabs built thermal baths around this coast and it still remains a draw for people for the therapeutic properties of bathing.
There is a water centre on the beach which is a haven for water sports such as Jet -Ski's, kite surfing, sailing boats, parasailing, canoeing and fishing.The warm, crystal clear waters, shallow shore lines and beach inflatables also attract many families in the summer months.
There is a local market twice weekly where you can pick up some great bargains. A friendly post room (where English is spoken) is situated in the square of the town where you can pick up your daily newspapers, Internet access is also available as well as a hire car agency at this establishment.
There are various of sports pubs and there are many restaurants in the area, ranging from English food, Chinese, Indian, or international at very reasonable prices. There are also numerous alternatives if you want to eat in, there are English butchers, a supermarket within walking distance of the complex and a number of takeaways.
Check out the local tourist information for leaflets on different days out. There are three water parks a short distant away, as well as a zoo. There are various festivals held in the town each year, the most notable is the Water Festival in October, which the whole town attend, this consists of wind surfing races, barbecues and music of all kinds throughout the day.
Bicycles are available to hire locally. For more information see www.los-alcazares.com. For those who like Golf, the Mar Menor has three up market golf courses at hand, and also a driving golf range 10 mins drive away.