Zoco La Manga (Alcazaba Zoco)

Zoco La Manga, also listed on Google as Alcazaba Zoco, is a shopping centre on the Gran Vía, at km 4 of La Manga del Mar Menor, laid out around small garden squares. Shops, ice cream parlours, restaurants and drinks bars share the complex, with bars appearing in more reviews than shopping.

What shops are there?

Retail plays a smaller role than food and drink, but covers holiday needs:

• Clothing and accessories
• Souvenirs, magnets and keyrings
• Beach essentials
• A hardware shop mentioned in around twenty reviews
• Ice cream shops

The beach and promenade often appear in reviews, as many people combine a swim with a stroll around Zoco.

At night and in season

It is liveliest in summer and at night, with people coming for dinner, ice cream or drinks; in August it fills up. Out of season things change: long-time visitors regret seeing closed premises and less atmosphere than in earlier years.

Getting there and parking

Access is from the Gran Vía at km 4. There is free street parking with accessible spaces, and the entrance and toilets are wheelchair accessible. The grounds stay open, but each shop and bar has its own hours. For more local shopping, see the directory's shopping section.