Los Alcázares brings down the curtain on the annual Berber Pirate Raids fiestas
The 25th edition of the Fiestas was accompanied by favourable weather and attracted tens of thousands of visitors
The centre of Los Alcázares is now returning to something approaching normal after four days of street celebrations during the annual Berber Pirate Raids fiestas, which were held this year for the 25th time from 2nd to 5th May.
The huge medieval market occupied most of the town centre for the four days, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to the food, jewellery, arts and crafts and other stands while itinerant entertainers roamed the streets. As ever, the evening concerts and main ceremonies were exceptionally well attended, as was the main parade, with the weather favouring the events this year and the coastline of the Mar Menor as attractive a destination as ever!
All of the main events saw the spectator stands fully booked, and the installation of big screens around the centre made it possible for far more people to witness them than those occupying seats, while for the main parade on Saturday the whole of the route was a sea of colour and excitement!
One of the final events was the annual Caldero Pot Throwing competition on Playa de la Concha, where the festive spirit was in evidence as the fiestas neared their end.
Refelcting the success, hotel occupany rates over the holiday period show very encouraging figures indeed, with no vacancies signs being hung out at La Encarnación, Cristina, Margoysa and Apartamentos La Encarnación. At Hotel Atrio the figure was 91%, at Hotel 525 and Apartamentos 525 it reached 85%, at Punta Calera 80% and at La Minería 70%.
Now there will be a short rest before the organizers turn their attention to the 26th edition of the fiestas next year!
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
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
