Can Los Alcazares survive? - Page 2

Yes, definitely 

I have seen no evidence that Los Alcazares is less secure than any other Costa community, I and my friends walk around the old town very happily at night.

Flooding was devastating but much credit must go to the Los Alcázares community which pulled together magnificently. 

It's going to be a very busy winter here, as repairs really ramp up.

Enjoy the sunshine everyone!!

Looking forward to Three Kings and Semana Santa

La will be back 😎

Peter C,

I am amazed at the coldness with which you expose the situation in the Alcazares in terms of the lack of entertainment, the situation of the bars, the beach, the shops ... the risk of not having these establishments anymore so that you can spend your holidays or your pleasant life in Spain ... you also fear that this will cause more crime than usual ...

I wonder if at any time it has crossed your mind how it is today the situation of people who have lost everything they had, businesses that have disappeared completely leading their owners to total ruin ... have you thought at some point help as a volunteer, how have others done?

I think that if you want everything to be the same as before, the least you can do is to be part of the community and help them as much as possible ... you would surely appreciate the safe resurgence of that area.

Juana, I take your point but sadly my age and health prevent me being actively involved. I contribute taxes so that those elected to run the city can do their best for the town. Pointing out some of the things I see as problems is, in my opinion, a positive action in that it brings up things to discuss and if lots agree to change things for the better.

The degree of devastation and dislocation within the LA community was huge.

But the community pulled together. I know one young couple whose house was flooded, who helped another 10 or so families in their street clean up, dragging in friends from out of town as volunteers

And the seventy year olds were helping the eighty year olds next door.

Quite numbers of senior citizens who were not physically able to 'muck in' leant their services acting as taxis/taxi drivers for volunteers, householders and business owners.   Others provided spare rooms, freezer space, mobile phone and internet connections.

There are lots of ways to make a positive contribution without the benefits of youthful vigour. 

One of them is helping lift spirits and explaining why the glass IS half full and it will get fuller. 

Los Alcázares WILL survive and prosper.

When I come to los alcazares I love it a great place so relaxing .I cycle down to the beach .Or I get a coffee and I think to myself im glad im not working 60 hours this week 

I think all areas will survive this tragedy. I have a place in Santiago De la Ribera, they have repaired and cleaned a lot but more work needs doing.  Hopefully I will be able to swim in the water next year.  I think Los Alcazares is not helping itself by not allowing cyclists along the front.  We cycle down from our place and have breakfast some days on the front and carry on further, sometimes stopping for lunch on the way back.  We will not bother without a cycle lane - which would have been a better option.  They are not thinking of the bigger picture, many people will avoid the front therefore losing trade.

Down in the old end of Los Alcázares town it seems the 'No cycling' signs have gone.

Anyone seen any recently?

 Logically they are summer only.

Lots of cyclist along LA promenade yesterday.

We have just had friends over for the last 4 days and they were captivated by the whole area from Torre to LA.

We took them to various beaches and restaurants and they enjoyed each area for the views and quality of restaurants, despite a few being closed.

We finished in Los Alcazares, we didn`t hide the fact the area had been badly damaged but they could see the efforts to repair the beaches and promenades, several workers were replacing the slabs.

We had coffee at La Encarnation, which was busy and walked to the end of the promenade which does not look good, and we had lunch at San Antonio`s on the water, which once again, had a few busy tables (all British). The water sadly did not look good and that`s what the authorities now really need to get a grip off.

We returned in the evening for a last meal at Little Sicily and although the area was quiet (in comparison to the summer), this restaurant was buzzing.....

The airport, beaches and the odd issue may have an impact on future Tourism but the key has to be getting the Mar Menor cleaned up and avoid such damage to the ecosystem in future. 

Many local businesses may have to raise their standards, ONLY THE BEST will survive, perhaps a few will need to face reality as quality irrespective of the season will be important.

All in all, our visitors were really impressed with the whole area, Los Alcazares included.........they will be back !!! but the Government MUST clean up the Mar Menor.

We live in Lo Pagan so have no allegiance to Los Alcazares as such, but we do enjoy visiting on a fairly regular basis and help support the businesses that provide the quality and service we enjoy and are prepared to pay for...we really hope that continues !