Presenting the first phase of a small community of 20 luxury modern Los Alcazares homes, comprising three different designs of villa - some detached, some linked. All have the convenience of single-storey living with an unobtrusive design, planned with quality living in mind. In equal measure, the villa enjoys a superb position less than 10 minutes from the nearest beach - on Spain's unique Mar Menor lagoon. Homes with rooftop solaria will have a view westwards over the adjacent La Serena Golf Course. La Serena Golf Course THE LOCATION  Playa de La Concha (nearest beach): 6 min drive, 20 min walk AP7 Motorway: 4 min La Serena Golf Clubhouse: 5 min Plaza 525 Entertainment Complex: 9 min La Manga Golf Club Resort: 23 min La Manga 'Strip': 27 min Murcia Airport: 32 min Alicante Airport: 80 min THE VILLA The villas are built in three designs (2 of "N", 4 of "L" 4 of "S"), but have the following top features - meaning owners their guests can enjoy a holiday, an extended break or even full-time life sun in the sumptuous Spanish sun. Stylish external facade with smooth render, ceramic tiles natural stone coving Open-plan living with full-height patio windows overlooking pool and terrace Fitted kitchen with feature island (or peninsula) all white goods (MIELE) Main bedroom has en-suite, fitted 'robes access to pool terrace All bedrooms in "L" design have direct access to pool terrace Second third bedrooms also have fitted 'robes Complete FUJITSU air-con system installed Separate shower-room WC Electric heated towel rails in bathrooms LED lighting provided inside and outside Integral garage with direct access into the home Private swimming pool with LED lighting and shower All villas (excl. larger corner plots) have huge private rooftop solarium Many optional extras available, inc. outdoor summer kitchen for solarium Flooring tiling inside out in first quality stoneware with XPS insulation Landscaped gardens front, back and around with irrigation system for flora Delivery is 12 months after signing - staged payments between contract keys Villas vary in terms of layout, plot size price - see FLOORPLAN section below for more info.Price details listed are for #3 - developer-supplied images are from all three designs THE AREA The Roman occupation of Los Alcazares started in 210 B.C., with them recognizing the salt properties of the Mar Menor and the La Manga 'strip' as a band of security from any invaders. The Romans set up a salt meat and fishing industry and built the first thermal baths and spas in the area. Peaceful and quiet, the Mar Menor shore of Los Alcázares In the 6th century, the Arabs (who had conquered a large part of Spain) chose this part of the country to build their palaces and places of rest because of the old Roman spas and their therapeutic qualities. In 1245, the Christians led by Fernando III of Castilla arrived on the south east coast and forced the Arabs to flee, but the Arabs were not forced out until 1272 because of King Alfonso X's order of the distribution of the lands around Los Alcazares. In 1898, noble and rich families in Murcia came to Los Alcazares and made it their place of summer residence. Los Alcázares Promenade The modern-day Los Alcázares has many attractions. One of the most prominent of these is the Los Narejos promenade featuring many shops, bars and restaurants. It is also very infamous for people setting up stalls at nighttime. The "LA" area has developed into a major golf destination in southeastern Spain. Los Alcazares has several high quality golf courses in close proximity, including Roda Golf (18 holes), La Serena Golf, the five star Intercontinental Mar Menor Golf and Spa resort, and the five star La Manga Club – both championship venues. There are over 30 golf courses within an hour's drive from Los Alcazares.