April 17 to 20 Huge medieval market during the Berber pirate raid fiestas in Los Alcázares
1.5 kilometres of streets lined with market stalls and wandering troubadours in Los Alcázares
Easter Week in Los Alcázares is celebrated not with solemn religious evening processions but, perhaps as befits the youngest municipality in the Region of Murcia, with an outburst of partying and parades during the Fiestas de las Incursiones Berberiscas (the fiestas of the Berber pirate raids).
One of the highlights of this 4-day event is the medieval market, which grows larger each year as success breeds success and in 2025 will occupy as much as 1.5 kilometres of the streets in the town centre. Over 200 stalls and stands will line Calle Los Luisos and the area around it, while among them there will be a host of wandering minstrels, street entertainers and costumed characters representing figures from the Middle Ages, including none other than King Alfonso X “El Sabio”, who conquered Murcia from the Moors way back in the 13th century!
Among the goods for sale are perfumes, leather, dolls and puppets, incense, cosmetics, wooden toys, musical instruments, ceramics, footwear, herbal remedies, drinks and of course comestibles, and although some of the items on offer might not be exactly medieval the atmosphere certainly is, with the streets covered in straw and all of the stalls shaded by awnings.
Car parking for those visiting from outside Los Alcázares is available at various points along Avenida 13 de Octubre and on Calle Jaén, alongside the fairground which is being set up for the duration of the fiestas.
For more local information contact the tourist offices in Los Alcázares or go to the home page of Los Alcázares Today.
Address
Avenida 13 de Octubre, 12, Los AlcazaresTel: 968 575756
Information for residents and visitors in Los Alcázares and Los Narejos
Despite being a relatively small municipality Los Alcázares relies to such a large extent on year-round tourism that it operates two tourist information offices, one in the town itself and the other in the seafront district of Los Narejos.
The fully qualified staff at both offices strive to provide you with all the information you need to make the most of your time in Los Alcázares, recommending places to visit, things to do and upcoming events in the area as well as practical help. The multitude of leaflets on offer will help you to fully enjoy the Costa Cálida and the Mar Menor!
Contact details:
Los Alcázares office
Avenida Trece de Octubre, 8, 30710 Los Alcázares, Murcia (click for map)
Open year-round weekdays 9.00 to 14.00.
Additional opening hours in summer during the afternoon, weekdays 17.00 to 19.00 and on Saturday and Sunday mornings 10.00 to 13.00.
Telephone: 968 575756
Email: turismo@losalcazares.es
Los Narejos office
Avenida Cartagena, esquina Calle Piscis (click for map)
Open on weekdays 9.00 to 14.00 throughout the year.
Telephone: 968 582119
Email: turismolosnarejos@losalcazares.es
