Smart cameras are coming to Los Alcázares beaches and high-traffic areas this summer
The €3.15 million EU-funded project will give the town real-time monitoring of its coastline, bike lanes and main roads
Los Alcázares is about to get a comprehensive network of smart cameras covering its beaches, seafront promenades, bike lanes and main access roads, with the town council currently preparing to roll out the system ahead of the busiest months of the summer season.
The project forms part of the Destination Tourism Sustainability Plan 'Los Alcázares: The Most Sustainable Mar Menor', funded through the EU's Next Generation programme, with a total investment of €3.15 million across the Region of Murcia's territorial tourism sustainability plans.
The system will be based on AI-powered video surveillance cameras capable of providing real-time images and generating data on traffic flow and the movement of people and vehicles.
Planned features include detecting traffic congestion, supporting traffic management and coordinating directly with the Local Police, Guardia Civil and emergency services. A centralised municipal platform will allow cameras to be monitored, recordings managed and incidents tracked in real time.
Cameras will be installed at strategic locations including town entrances, beaches, seafront promenades, bike lanes and high-traffic roads, although the final locations have yet to be announced.Where possible, equipment will be powered by stand-alone solar kits, with connections to the municipal power grid as an alternative where more practical. The system will also include 4G and 5G backup connectivity to keep things running if the primary connection goes down.
The town council has pointed out that the infrastructure will help manage the significant influx of visitors the Mar Menor area receives during peak season, improving the town's ability to respond quickly to incidents and coordinate municipal services when the pressure is at its highest.
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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
