Cartagena, Spain
Description
Cartagena is an ancient port - the city served as Hannibal's Spanish headquarters during the 2nd Punic War with Rome. The city remained a major trading port under the Romans and the Moors. Today, Cartagena is Spain's principal naval establishment and the site of an annual international maritime festival. The city is also your gateway to the Costa Calida, a region that boasts some of Spain's mildest weather along with 175 miles of beaches.
Points of Interest
- Concepcion Castle
- Punic Wall
- Murcia
- Sanctuary of Fuensanta
- Salzillo Museum
- Elche
- Huerto del Cura Gardens
- Fortress of the Sun
More about Cartagena, Spain Points of Interest
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Concepcion Castle -
The old castle is home to a museum chronicling Cartagena's long maritime history.
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Punic Wall -
This section of the city's old walls dates from Carthaginian days.
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Murcia -
The regional capital is noted for its mix of Baroque and 18th-century architecture, its Salzillo Museum, and its legendary Holy Week festival. The city is famed for its citrus fruits.
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Sanctuary of Fuensanta -
Founded in the 17th century, the sanctuary is home to the Virgén de Fuensanta, Murcia's patron saint.
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Salzillo Museum -
Sculptor Francisco Salzillo was renowned for his life-sized wooden sculptures, especially the figures he created for Murcia's famous holy Week processions.
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Elche -
This old Moorish town is home to an extensive palm forest and the Heurta Del Cura, an elaborate and beautiful Moorish garden.
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Huerto del Cura Gardens -
The Moorish gardens are home to exotic palm trees, lakes, fountains and pavilions.
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Fortress of the Sun -
During the Middle Ages, Lorca was a fortified frontier town marking the boundary between Christian Castile and Moorish Spain.
Journey to Elche
Shopping Opportunities, Moderate Activity
From $99.95
Best of Lorca
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
From $109.95
Discover Cartagena By Trolley Train
Easy Activity
From $64.95
Cartagena & City Drive
Shopping Opportunities, Moderate Activity
From $74.95
Murcia & Shrine of Fuensanta
Shopping Opportunities, Moderate Activity
From $89.95
Best of Cartagena
Strenuous Activity
From $74.95
A Walk Through The Roman Forum District: A Discovery Exclusive
Strenuous Activity
From $114.95
Local Connections: A Spanish Horse Ranch with the Conesa Family
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
From $159.95
Roman Cartagena & Civil War Shelters
Strenuous Activity
From $49.95
Local Connections: Market and Culinary Experience with a Local Chef
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
From $119.95
Tapas Tasting Tour
Moderate Activity, Includes meal
From $94.95
La Mancha, Jumilla & Wine Tasting
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
From $144.95
Finca Torrecillas: Rural life through the Ages
Moderate Activity, Includes snack
From $189.95
Discovery Family Cartagena - Padi Snorkel at Cabo de Palos
Moderate Activity
From $114.95
Kayaking in Cartagena
Moderate Activity
From $114.95