Why Los Alcazares in Murcia?
Isabella Floyd Why Los Alcázares in Murcia?
In the early twentieth century the people of the Region of Murcia began coming to Los Alcázares to enjoy their holidays and recharge their batteries with the famous novenarios (Huertanos used to bathe themselves 9 times in the Mar Menor as they believed it had healing powers).
What makes Los Alcázares the best tourist destination in Spain?
Found on the shores of the Mar Menor, this town has for generations been considered the ideal place to relax as you enjoy its beaches and water sports. Today, Los Alcázares is one of the top tourist destinations in the whole region. Found amongst modern buildings in the village of Los Narejos, are Las Balsas Romanas de Los Diegos (Roman pools).
Why was Los Alcázares so important to the Moors?
Furthermore, the Moors discovered the excellent properties of the water of the Mar Menor, which they enjoyed in the ancient Roman baths that were located there and which they reused. With the Christian repopulation, Los Alcázares became truly important as a port for fishing and trade, given its excellent strategic position.