Official recognition for the Berber Pirate Raids fiestas of Los Alcázares
The fiestas of Los Alcázares celebrate their 25th anniversary this Easter Week
Just a couple of days before the start of the great annual Fiestas de las Incursions Berberiscas in Los Alcázares, during which the town centre is taken over by a massive medieval market and tens of thousands of visitors arrive to enjoy the street entertainments and party atmosphere, the event has been awarded Regional Tourist Interest status by the regional government of the Region of Murcia.
Many of the annual fiestas in Murcia are deep-rooted traditions stretching back generations, but this one is a relatively recent addition to the calendar, with the 25th anniversary being celebrated this year. However, it has already grown to such proportions that between 2nd and 5th April more than 200 stands and stalls will be open for business in the town as it recalls the period in its history when the area lived in constant fear of the frequent pirate incursions launched by the Berbers of north Africa.
As Mayor Mario Pérez Cervera, this official recognition of the fiestas is a source of great pride and a just reward for the tireless efforts of many local residents over the last few years, and will provide the impetus for continued growth in the future.
Details of the programme of events for this year’s fiestas can be found here.
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
