Los Alcazares, Mercia, Spain
Los Alcázares (Spanish: [los alˈkaθaɾes], locally: [lɔʰ aɾˈkæθæɾɛʰ]) a small, but expanding coastal spa town and former fishing village on the western side of the Mar Menor in the autonomous community and province of Murcia, southeastern Spain. The Mar Menor (little sea) belongs to three other municipalities: San Javier, San Pedro del Pinatar and Cartagena and is Europe's largest saltwater lagoon. Connected to the adjacent Mediterranean sea by several channels, the Mar Menor has a surface area of almost 20 km² and the fact that it is typically 2-4 degrees warmer than the Mediterranean, makes it a very popular destination for sailing, windsurfing, kiteboarding and other water sports enthusiasts. Los Alcazares beaches holds blue flag awards in recognition of the cleanliness and maintenance of the beaches along the Mar Menor. The award is given annually by the Institute for Spanish Tourism. Los Alcazares has a base population (2007) of over 14,000 which rises to over 100,000 during the peak tourist summer holiday season.
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Location: Los Alcazares Mercia, Spain
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