November 16 Lateen sailing race in Los Alcázares
The lateen boats have been used by fishermen in the Mar Menor for centuries
Admirers of the traditional lateen sailing boats which can still be seen on the usually calm waters of the Mar Menor will not want to miss the action this Sunday 16th November, when the last leg of the Trofeo Vela Latina 2025 competition is being held off Playa Manzanares and Playa del Espejo at 11.00.
This is the final leg of the competition following previous events at La Manga Norte, San Pedro del Pinatar, Santiago de la Ribera and Los Nietos.
On view will be boats of the kind which has been used in the Mar Menor for centuries, harking back to the times when visitors to the lagoon were few and far between and almost the only signs of human activity were the small agricultural concerns and the distinctive silhouettes of the lateen sails against the sea and the sky.
For more local information ion English, including news, what’s on and visiting advice, contact the tourist offices in Los Alcázares 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
