The name Los Alcázares comes from the Arabic “Al Kazar”, which means palace or noble country house. The Muslims knew how to exploit the outstanding therapeutic properties of the waters of Mar Menor, building their spas over the existing Roman ones.
The return of the Christian culture brought about the development of Los Alcázares as a fishing harbour which, given its strategic location in the bay, offered safe mooring to the fishing fleet entering the Mar Menor through the river mouth of La Manga. The characteristics of Mar Menor, together with its seafaring traditions, make it stand out as a point of national interest for water sports training and practice.