Los Alcázares – guide for property buyers on the Costa Cálida
Los Alcázares is a seaside town in the Region of Murcia, located on the shallow, warm Mar Menor lagoon. About 19,500 people live here permanently, and in summer the number of residents exceeds 100,000.
Location and life here
The Mar Menor is the largest salt-water lagoon in Europe – it covers about 170 km² and has about 70 km of shoreline, its water is no deeper than about 7 m and is sometimes a few degrees warmer than the Mediterranean. This makes Los Alcázares well suited to family holidays and water sports, and the climate is mild all year round. There are more than 30 golf courses within an hour’s drive, including La Manga Club.
What to see
Along the shore of the lagoon runs a promenade with beaches (including Playa del Espejo and Los Narejos), shops, bars and restaurants, and yachts moor in the harbour. The calendar includes a medieval market in March and the international La Huerta folklore festival at the end of August. The history of settlement goes back to Roman times, and the municipality has been independent since 1983.
Property in Los Alcázares
In Los Alcázares and the area you will find apartments, bungalows and houses in developments not far from the beach, often at lower prices than in the Costa Blanca resorts. See current apartments on the Costa Blanca and houses on the Costa Blanca — no commission is charged to the buyer with us.
World Residence offers in Los Alcázares
Our current offer in Los Alcázares includes apartments at prices from about €262k. Looking for something specific, for example within a given budget or close to the beach? Write to us and we will check what we can propose. When buying with our help you pay no commission.
See also our guides to nearby towns: Pilar de la Horadada, Torre de la Horadada, San Miguel de Salinas. You will find all locations on the World Residence favourite locations page.
Frequently asked questions
How far is Los Alcázares from the airport?
Los Alcázares is about 60 km from Alicante-Elche airport (usually about an hour’s drive on the AP-7 motorway) and about 35 km from Región de Murcia airport in Corvera.
Who is Los Alcázares for?
For people looking for a warm, flat and calm place by the sea, with a mild climate, access to golf and lower prices than in the most popular resorts. It works well as a second home or a permanent home.
What are the costs of buying property in Los Alcázares?
Los Alcázares is in the Region of Murcia, which has its own tax rates: ITP tax on a resale purchase is 7.75%, and for new builds you pay 10% VAT and AJD tax. Together with the notary, the registry and the lawyer, costs are roughly 10–11% for resale and roughly 13–14% for new builds.
Does World Residence charge the buyer a commission?
No. On offers from us the buyer does not pay us a commission.