Top Things to do in Cartagena
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Cartagena, Region of Murcia
Discover the best top things to do in Cartagena, Spain including Centro de Artesania de Cartagena, Museo Naval, Playa de Calblanque, Centro De Buceo Cabo Tinoso, Bateria de Castillitos, Bateria de las Cenizas, Calle Mayor, El Zulo, Playas de La Azohia, Yacht Port Cartagena.
Restaurants in Cartagena
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 Naval
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 444 reviews
Reviewed By bockscar1 - Los Angeles, United States
What a wonderful museum! Well worth the visit if you’re interested in this history. I spent over two hours taking my time. Throughout the museum are big placards with well-written, concise, informative English. They do a wonderful job of summarizing each section’s relevance to the bigger historical picture. These placards establish an easy to follow narrative arc for the entire museum. Artifact and model captions are Spanish only. Too bad. The models are stunning. Really great collection. Minimal captions in Spanish only that don’t do them justice. Sad that for all the amazing work that went into these models there is not more historical discussion around how to appreciate them. I wish there were more narratives around specific engagements and relevant strategic, operational, and tactical considerations for each. Interestingly the highlighted engagements mostly laud Spanish victories. Scarcely a mention of Trafalgar, the Spanish American War, or Republican losses during the Spanish Civil War. As of the day I visited, 9 December 2020, this museum is open 10am-2pm. Another military museum nearby, the Military Historical Museum of Cartagena, is also open the same hours. I suspect most people interested in this history would combine both in the same day as I did. Not enough time. I wish these museums found a way to make that work. For anyone interested in military history or history in general, this museum is a must-see.
3. 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!
4. Centro De Buceo Cabo Tinoso
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
The dive center Cape Tiñoso, operating for 14 years, during which time the Cape Tiñoso Dive Center, has stood for professionalism in teaching diving and its interest in the disclosure of Marine Biology.The Diving Centre Cape Tiñoso, what prevails is security and this is the best way to have fun in the sport.
5. Bateria de Castillitos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 885 reviews
Reviewed By V4487QRalanw - Elland, United Kingdom
Stunningly beautiful drive up the mountain road. The views are utterly breathtaking. There are several passing places along the mainly single track road, some are in places where photography is a must. Small car park at the entrance to the castillitos with a 500 metre walk to the first of the gun replacements. Very windy when I was there but 360 views were just fabulous. Well worth a couple of hours if the weather is not too hazy.
6. Bateria de las Cenizas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 123 reviews
Reviewed By crn2108 - Sheffield, United Kingdom
Difficult to find! I followed the address from here and it took me completely to the wrong place. Here is the google maps plus code for the parking (H5WG+95 Atamaría, Spain) and then the one for the entrance to the hike (H5VG+F6 Atamaría, Spain) I suggest not using Apple maps as this tried to lead me onto the golf course! I got a few funny looks! Lol. The hike itself was great, a wide, stoned, snake like path all the way up with lovely views at different points along the way. It took me around 30 minutes to reach the top and when I got there it was amazing! The views of the la manga strip and the Mediterranean are stunning and the history which remains is mesmerising (the photos people post don’t really do the vickers artillery guns justice) - I would 100% recommend this hike to all interested, it’s definitely worth it. Be sure to take plenty of water, snacks and hike at a sensible time to avoid over heating. Happy hiking ????????☺️
7. 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.
8. El Zulo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 212 reviews
Reviewed By GOG69 - Bedford, United Kingdom
We have visited Cartagena several times and always pay a visit to this superb statue located by the port area and is surrounded by other art close by. It was put there for a reminder to every visitor about Terrorism and the loss of life and injuries caused by those that don’t get their own way. Spain has had a long history of this by a group calling themselves ETA. Unfortunately the reminder is somewhat lost by many tourists having their picture taken by El Zuno’s private area.
9. Playas de La Azohia
10. Yacht Port Cartagena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 66 reviews
Reviewed By L9499CMrichardb - Victoria, Canada
Loved being able to exit the ship and immediately be “Downtown”, as the main sights were right within a good hike around and threw the downtown. Clean, well cared for downtown area and after a week dodging the homeless, beggars and urine and dog debris of Barcelona very refreshing. The Roman ruins, hilltop views and castle and then to wander downtown for a few hours worked very well from a cruise perspective as it was so close one could easily spend 5 hours on ones self directed excursion and see it all.
