CHANGE OF DATE - December 28 The traditional Christmas swim in Los Alcázares!
The annual dip in the Mar Menor has been put back 7 days due to recent heavy rain
One of the most eagerly awaited festive events in Los Alcázares, the Christmas dip in the Mar Menor, has unfoirtunately had to be put back a week due to the recent heavy rain in the area, which has led to the condition of the seawater becoming less than optimal.
This is NOT a sporting event, it’s just for fun, and many of those taking part don Santa costumes or other festive attire, and its popularity grows year by year as it cements itself in the December calendar along with other traditions. The swim is held over a distance of just 100 metres – even I could manage that! – and of course it’s accopmanied by plenty of music, fun and laughter.
But in 2025, whereas the swim was to be held on Sunday 21st December at 12.00 midday, it has now been an nounced that it will take place instead on Sunday 28th December at the beach of Playa Carrión next to the Club Náutico Mar Menor.
All of those already registered to take part will still be able to do so, the only difference being that it will happen after their Christmas lunch rather than before!
For more local information in English including news, what’s on and visiting advice, contact the tourist office 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
