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Cartagena
is a
beautiful
and
historical
port
city in
Costa Calida, on the
southern
Spain.
It is
one of
the
oldest
cities
in the
world.
It has a
history
of more
than
2,500
year.
The
famous
holiday
resort
of
La
Manga del Mar Menor is also located very close to Cartagena.
Attractions
& Things
to Do in
Cartagena
The
National
Submarine
Archaeology
Museum
as well
as the
coast
and
the
Roman
Amphitheatre
and
all
historical
monuments
are
the best
spots of
the
city.
To
discover
the city
of
Cartagena;
visitors
may go
to the
Cartagena
Port of
Cultures
and
take a
trip
aboard
the
tourist
catamaran
and
experience
Cartagena
in the
company
of the
wonderful
views of
the bay
and the
castles
and
coastal
gun
batteries.
Also the
tourist
buses
are
a great
choice
to
discover
the
city.
Sights
and
places
of
interest in
Cartagena
include;
Muralla
del Mar,
Isaac
Peral's
submarine,
Ayuntamiento
(Town
Hall),
Old
Cathedral,
Roman
Theatre,
Casa
Cervantes,
Casa
Llagostera,
Casino,
Church
of Santa
María de
Gracia,
Casa
Maestre,
Casa
Dorda,
Casa
Zapata,
Palacio
Aguirre,
Roman
column,
Palacio
Pedreño
and
Castillo
de la
Concepción.
At the
Cartagena
Port of
Cultures
panoramic
lift;
visitors
may
experience
the bird
eye view
of the
city on
a
45-metre
glass
elevator.
Cartagena
is also
considered
as the
city of
museums.
Visitors
may find
and
experience
great
number
of
museums
in
Cartagena.
The
Military
Museum,
the
Archaeological
Museum,
the
Naval
Museum,
the
Museum
of
Underwater
Archaeology
and
Carmen
Conde
Museum
are
worth a
visit.
As for
cultural
events &
festivals
in
Cartagena;
Cartagena
is home
to the
world
famous
International
Mar de
Músicas
festival
which is
held
annually
in
July.
It is
considered
to be
amongst
the best
music
festivals
in the
world.
As for
water
sports
and
outdoor
activities;
nearby
holiday
resorts
offer
great
opportunities.
La
Manga del Mar Menor is one of the best tourist destinations in
Europe and Mediterranean worthy of its sandy beach and crystal-clear waters with
highest tourist facility standards.
Cabo de
Palos
is a charming seafaring village just a a few minutes from La Manga.
Underwater
caves
are
located
between
Cartagena
and La
Azohía.
Cabo de
Palos
is one
of the
best
sites in
Spain
for skin
diving.
As for
shopping
in
Cartagena; Centro de Artesanía de Cartagena (Calle
Capitanes Ripoll) is worth to visit and shop that exhibits a wide range of
handicrafts that are produced in the area. It is possible to experience
how clay, glass, cloth, and esparto-grass are handcrafted.
Visitor
Information
Oficina
Municipal
de
Turismo
de
Cartagena
Plaza
Almirante
Bastarreche
s/n,
30202
Cartagena
Tel: 968
506 483;
Fax: 968
526 912
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