Top Things to do in Cartagena
The 10 Best Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Cartagena, Region of Murcia
Discover the best top things to do in Cartagena, Spain including Mazinguer, Centro de Artesania de Cartagena, EnigROOM, Carthago Escape Room, Museo Arqueologico Municipal, Museo Historico Militar de Cartagena, Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Subacuatica, Museo Naval, Roses Bar, Palacio Consistorial.
Restaurants in Cartagena
1. Mazinguer
2. 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.
3. EnigROOM
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 247 reviews
What is there to do in Cartagena? REAL ESCAPE GAME: You and your team will find yourselves in a real locked room full of secrets: you have only got an hour to fulfill your mission and find the way out. You have to be very alert...any object could provide the clue you need to achieve your objective. It is an adventure where you can become the hero, as though it was a movie, your favorite book or a computer game. If you thought you had tried everything, here you will probably find a way to have fun that is totally different and out of the ordinary. Try EnigRoom!
4. Carthago Escape Room
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 216 reviews
5. 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.
6. Museo Historico Militar de Cartagena
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 132 reviews
Reviewed By bockscar1 - Los Angeles, United States
Wow, what a gem. Well worth the visit if you’re interested in this history. I could’ve spent way more than the 1.5 hours I spent before they closed. They have an awful lot of stuff. Half is presented with Spanish-only minimalistic captions. These are the “Here’s a bunch of stuff” sections. Cool if you can navigate in some meaningful way on your own. Then there are sections with big, new, easy to read placards with well-written, concise English that includes technical specifications. They’ve done a brilliant job with these placards. Kudos. These placards generally cover the big ticket artifacts. Museum lacks broader narrative on how things fit into operational or strategic considerations. Some placards for specific artifacts do discuss tactical relevance. Refreshing to see Spanish Civil War discussed (a bit) and not omitted like other museums. As of the day I visited, 9 December 2020, this museum is open 10am-2pm. Another military museum nearby, the Naval 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. As such, I was rushed on the second floor which contains a really wonderful history of the harbor defenses. The historical writing was informative in the English translations. Really easy to follow especially with superb, large defensive fortification models. Just leave time! Also upstairs are lots of uniforms. Then you turn a corner into a models section. I didn’t appreciate what this meant. Lots of models. As in, literally, the Guinness Book of World Records holder for largest collection of military models (as of 2012). It’s not just quantity, this is a qualitative collection and I wish I’d had more time with it. I don’t understand why this museum doesn't appear on every list of “Things to do” for not just the city but the whole region. Whoever added all those new placards that are so informative and easy to read (and well-translated) kicked this museum from a collection of stuff to a truly educational experience. Thank you for having me.
7. Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Subacuatica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 680 reviews
Reviewed By rochesterrambler - Rochester, United Kingdom
One could probably spend a whole day at this museum if they were to read everything and use all of the interactive exhibits. With displays including items from ancient coins and pottery to large sections of ancient ships, this museum is incredible. By just pushing a button, see how large, heavy objects are lifted from the sea bed with compressed air all inside a class tube.
8. 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.
9. Roses Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
Thematic pub located next to the ROMAN THETER. Known for its old time rock decoration with all kind of vinyls and guitars where you could relive old time english and spanish pop and rock music from 70's to the present. It also has nice terrace where you could enjoy your well-prepared drinks outdoors. Open daily from 15h. Coffee, beers and great variety of drinks ROSES BAR CARTAGENA
10. 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.
