July 21 An evening of music at the historic Balneario in Los Alcázares
Durme at the Hotel Balneario de la Encarnación in Los Alcázares
The Hotel Balneario de la Encarnación in Los Alcázares is the longest-running hotel still in business in the whole of the Region of Murcia and one of the most traditional events in the Costa Cálida is the cycle of summer musical evenings which are held in the beautiful interior patio garden of the building on the shore of the Mar Menor.
In 2026 the third concert of the summer is given by Durme, a group of four Spanish musicians whose interest in music begins with the melting pot of cultures (Moorish, Christian and Jewish) which co-existed in Spain before the late 15th century and whose music has survived and developed over the last 500 years. Their repertoire ranges from Jewish lullabies to the songs of the Balkans, where many Sephardic Jews fled following their expulsion from Spain in 1492, and the songs dating right back to the 11th century in the Moorish kingdom of al-Ándalus.
The concert begins at 20.00 and the hotel and rental apartments are sure to be packed for the evening!
For more local information in English, including news, what’s on and visiting advice, contact the tourist offices in Los Alcázares (main telephone number 968 575756) or go to the home page of Los Alcázares Today.
Address
Calle Cartagena 5, 30710 Los AlcazaresTel: (+34) 968 577259
Affordable beach front accommodation in the heart of Murcia golf and water sports country!
The accommodation offered for rental by Apartamentos La Encarnación in the heart of Los Alcázares are a great opportunity for visitors to the Costa Cálida to enjoy the very best of the Mar Menor and surrounding area all year round, and at extremely affordable prices.
Guests are accommodated in the apartments located on the seafront next to the historic Hotel La Encarnación, which was built in the early 20th century to cater for the emerging spa tourism market and is now the oldest hotel still open in the Region of Murcia. This area remains much favoured by expats from the UK and other northern European countries and all of the apartments are a short stone’s throw of the Mar Menor, the largest saltwater lagoon in Europe, making these true front-line beach properties!
Most of them have two bedrooms and can comfortably sleep 4, while 1- and 3-bedroom options are also available, and special year-round discount prices are available for readers of Murcia Today and associated pages by simply quoting the reference “MURCIA TODAY” when booking! (65€ for 1-bed, 85€ for 2-bed, 115€ for 3-bed, all prices per night).
All apartments are fully equipped with electrical appliances, kitchenware, bathroom and bed linen, and although they are self-catering guests often prepare to eat out locally at extremely affordable prices – Los Alcázares is not one of those beach resorts which closes down for the off season, and most restaurants are open all year round both in the town centre and in Los Narejos.
At the same time, they are within a short drive of at least 25 golf courses, right in the heart of Costa Cálida golf country and only slightly further from the southern Costa Blanca. The most prestigious courses are arguably those at La Manga Club and Hacienda del Álamo (both around half an hour by car) while the closest are those of La Serena, Mar Menor Golf Resort and Roda Golf, all just a 10-minute drive away. If you venture just slightly further north the options include Lo Romero, Villamartín, Las Ramblas and Las Colinas, all providing stiff challenges for all levels of golfer!
But don’t imagine that the sporting activities in the area are limited to golf! The calm waters and prevailing breezes in the Mar Menor make for ideal conditions in which to learn water sports, including sailing and kiteboarding, and plenty of aquatic sports centres are available along the inland shore of the lagoon all year round for those wishing to try their hand at mastering the seas!
Whatever your preferences while visiting the Mar Menor area, the La Encarnación apartments in Los Alcázares and Los Narejos give you a comfortable, practical and affordable place to stay while enjoying the many delights of the Costa Cálida!
