Top Things to do in Cartagena
6 Things to do for Honeymoon in Cartagena That You Shouldn't Miss
Discover the best top things to do in Cartagena, Spain including Centro de Artesania de Cartagena, Museo Arqueologico Municipal, Museo Del Teatro Romano, Playa de Calblanque, Palacio Consistorial, Calle Mayor.
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1. Centro de Artesania de Cartagena
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 144 reviews
The Craft Centre is located in Calle Honda, next to the well-known Plaza de los tres Reyes, and the Glorieta de San Francisco traffic circle. It occupies the ground floor of the building and the different rooms where the craftsmen exhibit their wares connect with one another. At the back, a room is dedicated to the temporary exhibitions and this is where the artists can display their newest creations each month.
Reviewed By randjsisson - Southampton, United Kingdom
Wonderful unique handicrafts, and Antonio is very knowledgeable, and helpful, excellent items to suit all pockets from jewellery, pottery and clothing.
2. Museo Arqueologico Municipal
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 75 reviews
Reviewed By wendelld2013 - New York City, United States
This well-curated museum is built around an ancient necropolis and does an excellent job of taking you through Cartagena’s rise in the Carthaginian Empire before it became a major outpost of the Romans and, much later, the Moors. We enjoyed walking here from the port along the beautiful Alameda de San Anton, then headed north on Calle Jorge Juan for lunch at a nice strip of local restaurants you won’t find on TripAdvisor.
3. Museo Del Teatro Romano
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,866 reviews
By visiting the Museum of the Roman Theatre you will encounter one of the most surprising discoveries of the city in the last decades. Thanks to the ingenious design of the architect Rafael Moneo, you will start your tour of the Palace of Riquelme, the first building of the museum, and then follow the historical hallway located under the street to then move to the new space that collects the most emblematic pieces of all found in the excavations. Using modern stairs you will come to the second tunnel, this time is under the medieval church of Santa Maria, a construction superimposed to the old theatre which increases its uniqueness and attraction. After this, the second corridor, will take you to the most relevant part of the museum, the Roman Theatre, one of the largest in the Roman Hispania with capacity for 7,000 people.
Reviewed By marftrip - Kernersville, United States
This is a wonderful museum/archaeological site, but there’s much more than it appears upon entering. The entryway leads you under other buildings, which allows you to experience foundations from different time periods along with a history of the site, a architectural history of a Roman theater and displays of artifacts found at the site. You eventually emerge near the top of the Theater, but are able to wander up and down, and on to the stage. It’s definitely worth the time and small entry fee, but allow time to explore and enjoy. (Most of the museums offer a multi-ticket, which lets you buy entry to 4/5/6 museums for a reduced price. I did four in one day, and barely made it before they closed.)
4. Playa de Calblanque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 912 reviews
Reviewed By Ju38 - York, United Kingdom
Natural beach and coves. Stunning setting. Take everything you need with you as there are no facilities whatsoever but that keeps this area beautiful and natural. Lifeguards are present in peak season. We drove to the plentiful parking areas (which are free) however I believe in peak season you park up before entering and they provide a bus to the coves. Plenty of walking to be had around the nature reserve too, provided the sun isn’t too hot! My favourite beach for sure!
5. Palacio Consistorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 238 reviews
Reviewed By 4031travelbug - Wilmington, United States
The facade is white marble and intricately designed. One can take an interior tour to see the tapestries with an English speaking guide. The interior isn't necessary, but it's nice to sit outside and just gaze at the building, perhaps with a cup of coffee in hand.
6. Calle Mayor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 721 reviews
Reviewed By Kelleygirl2 - Sarasota, United States
I enjoyed walking the busy Calle Mayor, a street that links the Plaza de San Sebastian in the north with Cartagena’s town hall. The street is a “ravine-like pedestrian street paved with distinctive blue marble tiles” that runs from the cruise port past the Roman Theater and the Church of Santa Domingo. It is a typical Spanish “Paseo” where friends, families and couples take strolls together to enjoy their free time and it is where we began our walk.
