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Pro
Just a nice place to be. Nice people, lovely food
Con
Some areas a bit run down, but being re-developed.
In a nutshell
A lovely up and coming tourist city
solopes Says: Cartagena's city hall is a modern palace, built with a triangular plant about hundred years ago. The unstable soil, and errors in the construction quickly ruined the building that was closed to recovery, only finished in 2006. Located in a central area, by the sea, its...
solopes Says: The castle's hill is well gardened, and prepared to help the visitor to understand the history of Cartagena, in its History Interpretation Center, located in the castle. To visit it you may either walk uphill from town, or to use the panoramic lift situated in calle Gisbert
solopes Says: The rich history of Cartagena is well exemplifief by the Roman theatre. Discovered in 1987, and rebuilt until 2003, this theatre was started in the 5fth or 3rd century BC, and used until the 3rd century AD, when a market replaced it. In 435 the whole city was destroyed by...
jol1y Says: A modern well designed Audotourium that will add to the cultural development of the area.Opened in 2011 it has already hosted many concerts.I have heard the acoustics are excellent from people who have been.If you area visiting check if there is anything of any interest to...
jol1y Says: Pick your time to visit as it is popular with schools. You either like kids or hate them but I must admit the Spanish kids are well behaved and listen to their teachers :) A very interesting couple of hours which is good value. Check the local press as some times there are...
jol1y Says: Not recommended in the heat of the day but a leisurely walk form the port to the lighthouse is quite enjoyable. I'd drive if I had the choice and usually do. You get a great view of the city and the surrounding area. it's a great area for fishing too. Not many watering holes...
jol1y Says: Recently opened tourist attraction tastefully done. It takes you through the history of the area and gives you a good insight as to how people lived and how the area developed. It's fortunate it was finished before the current economic slump. Obviously it can be very hot in...
1 Review and 30 Opinions A nice centrally located hotel with everything you need apart from a kettle in the room. All tourist...
3 Reviews and 35 Opinions Great views of pension pablita. parking abajo hotel. You can marvel at Mr. Pablita who sits in his...
Almeda Tapas: Be adventurous and be surprised :)
jol1y Says: Sit outside and become part of the sidewalk. People watch, enjoy a drink and very nice reasonably priced local food. You are not rushed and the staff are very helpful. It helps to have a local when ordering the first few times :) Thanks Mercedes. Too many to mention but the...
La Viva: Take the train to La Viva in Los Nietos
jol1y Says: Good varied menu to suit all. All looks freshly cooked. They went out of their way to cook our meal as we arrived too early for the evening menu, as we English tend to do. They do 'real chips' which a lot of you may not understand but they were a treat. My steak was very...
Local fare, Fish Speciality: La Marina
jol1y Says: 2 parts to this place, menu del dia is excellent value at 9 euros or choose your fish from the fresh display and cooked to your requirements. This is charged by weight so be careful what you choose if you are on a budget. The staff will help you decide. Menu del dia was a...
jol1y Says: Bit of a transport cheat but it is a something you need to go to when in Cartagena. At the moment it is on the 'Port' but they say it will soon be moved to protect it from the elements. I will not bore you with it's history but it is interesting and something of a...
Cartagena - Los Nietos narrow gauge railway
jol1y Says: No car and you are in Cartagena then take the train to the coast of the Mar Menor to Los Nietos.This narrow gauge railway takes in various stops on the way and is a good way to reach the Mines of La Union where the station is a short walk from the attraction.Cartagena to Los...
Flights from Ireland to Cartagena
pappy12 Says: Yes, Murcia is the closest airport to Cartagena and Ryanair do cheap flights between Dublin and Murcia. DUB -> MJVI would definitely recommend renting a car if coming to Cartagena. There is public transport, but car hire is cheap and you will make much more of your...
Carthaginians and Romans Festival
jol1y Says: The September festival 'Carthaginians and Romans' is one not to be missed. Hopefully the weather will be kind to you. I have been a few times now and enjoyed it more every time as I get to understand the story more and more. The locals really get into character and put a lot...
jol1y Says: In Cartagena area only go into a bar, restaurant and ask for an 'Asiatico' (Ass e et i co). The waiter will smile and bring you a local delight. You can drink it at any time, well I do. It's a combination of local liquor and coffee. Condensed milk poured into the base.A...
jol1y Says: I am only just learning how diverse the area is. It's a harsh environment where the local wildlife and fauna has learnt to adapt. Many migrating birds stop off and make it their temporary home.Take a little time to research the area and visit the many areas local to...
jol1y Says: There are lots of 'strongholds' from the wars scattered around the coast around Cartagena. It is a city that has always been proud of it's defenses. Take time to visit the many sites which are not really promoted in the tourist guides. Tourist information should give you...
jol1y Says: Cartagena was built from the riches of it's surrounding hills. Mining of many precious metals made it a very important area to many over the years. Now the town of La Union is trying to show the past by opening an old mine. Well worth a visit. make sure you book if you need...
Nice relaxing bar close to the port
jol1y Says: There are many bars near the port serving nice food and drink. You will just have to use your experience to find the better ones. I like the one at the end of the Cathedral / Amphitheatre visit. it's a tastefully refurbished house with a history under it's glass floors. Try...
solopes Says: More than historic remains, in Cartagena is noticeable the effort to keep finding them. In several parts of the city digging is continued, and here and there, the new elements found but not yet well prepared to be seen are already announced.
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CARTAGENA my hometown - a view of Cartagena from its harbour
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Q: Is Breakfast included in the price? El desayuno está incluido en el precio?
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Between the highly touristic provinces of Andalusia (Sevilla, Cordoba, Granada, Cadiz, Marbella, Malaga, etc…) and of Valencia (Valencia, Alicante, Elche, Benidorm […!], the province of Murcia is very...
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Cartagena. It's quirky. I like. When massive cruise ships disgorge their hordes of passengers into a port, a place can become swamped and overcrowded (see Villefranche page). But Cartagena was spared...
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Con esto, poco a poco llegué al puerto, al que los de Carthago dieron nombre, cerrado a todos vientos y encubierto, a cuyo claro y singular renombre se postran cuantos puertos el mar baña, descubre el...
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The area feels more like home every visit
As a tourist Cartagena is a pleasure.Stay in a centrally located hotel and leave the car. All main tourist attractions are within walking distance. If just visiting for the day find a parking space......
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Wonderful city, with a good deal of maritime history. Not far from great beach spots in Murcia and decent train rides to all sorts of cities in Southern Spain. Not very expensive and the people are......
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