'''Cartagena''' is in the Murcia region of Spain.

Understand

Cartagena is the main Seaport of the Murcia region. It has 214,000 inhabitants so it_fs the second most populated municipality of the Region. Cartagena concentrates an artistic legacy that summarizes 2000 years of Spanish History, being inhabited by most great Mediterranean Empires that have conquered the Iberian Peninsula sometime. Cartagena is a very monumental city, with many archaeological sites and singular buildings, together with the charm of the sea and the typical bustle of a port city. Dirty and very polluted in the past (due to the nearby Refinery), the new reforms (like the initiative " Cartagena, Port of CulturEs") and restorations have turned it into a a major tourist destinaton, and is a frequent disembarkation of numerous cruises. Its wide municipal territory also include part of the famous holiday resort La Manga del Mar Menor, part of the Mar Menor coast and several protected areas near the coast.

Get in

  • San Javier (Murcia) Airport is a short drive from the city.
  • El Altet (Alicante) Airport, located on the homonymous nearby province.
  • Get around

    See

  • Roman remains, including the brand-new Roman theatre, recently restored. Also of interest is its Museum.
  • Modernist houses, made by the pupils of the famous architect Gaudi. Including the former Town Hall, the Gran Hotel, the Casino and the Casa Maestre, among others.
  • Military fortresses and facilities.
  • The Promenade and the harbour, including the famous Peral Submarine and the ARQUA (National Museum of Subacquatic Archaeology).
  • Other ancient remains (of punic, byzantine or arabic origin).
  • Several churches throughout the city.
  • Do

  • A route by the Tourist catamaran throughout the Port area on way to the Christmas Fortress, at the end of the Harbour and at the beggining of the open sea.
  • A route by the Tourist bus, covering the Old part of town.
  • Take the Panoramic Elevator and have a view of the city.
  • Go to the nearby beaches.
  • Buy

    Eat

    Drink

    Sleep

    Get out