Local Information


image Below is some information about Los Alcazares and the immediate vicinity to help familarise you with Sonriente. Shopping and Eating out .... There are supermarkets within a few minutes walk and smaller shops, grocers, fish mongers etc within 10 minutes. The Plaza is an area about a 10 minute walk which has a variety of shops, restaurants for most tastes, bars and cafes. A Saturday street market is only a matter of minutes away held on the main road slightly nearer to the beach. The road is closed and hundreds of stalls are set up to wander around, starting at around 10am. On Tuesdays there is another market of similar size in the centre of Los Alcazares, just metres from the beach, approximately a 25min walk. You will be spoilt for choice when eating out as there is huge selection of restaurants and bars to choose, serving all manner of fayre from simple Tapas to Spanish fine dining.
 

La Encarnacion


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La Encarnacion - Hotel, Restaurant, Tapas Bar and Spa .... Built in 1904. The Encarnacion is situated at the western end of the promenade in the old sector of Los Alcazares overlooking the Mar Menor, approximately a 35min walk along the promenade. Well worth a visit not just as a restaurant but a place to enjoy a simple coffee and take in the vista, The tapas is extremely varied and very good value for money. The inner courtyard is truly a garden paradise and the venue for afternoon dance and evening concerts throughout the main summer months with live music of all genre. It is also the site of the local Spa baths famous for their mineral qualities. If you have a special occassion to celebrate or feel like a treat, book an evening meal in the colonial style restaurant and experience the very best Los Alcazares can offer in fine dining.

 

Water Sports


image Spinosa Kite Surfing centre and bar/cafe is situated at the Eastern end of the promenade and is a great place to see and experience various water sports. Click the link below for more information via their Facebook page
Spinosa Bar & Water Sports Centre
 

Bird Watching


The immediate locality and surrounding countyside is renowned for bird watching and within walking distance there is a wetland reed area that has been setup with a series of boardwalks and hides. Situated at the Eastern end of the promenade beyond the Spinosa centre it is within a 20 minute walk of the villa. If you click the image you will be able to visit a website that belongs to an avid watcher who has documented the area quite extensively. Thanks to Nick Ransdale for the link to his excellent website.