Top Things to do in Cartagena
What to do and see in Cartagena, Spain: The Best Places and Tips
Discover the best top things to do in Cartagena, Spain including Playa de Calblanque, Experiencia 43, Bateria de Castillitos, Roman Theatre Museum, Quarter Of The Roman Forum, Palacio Consistorial, Calle Mayor, Museo Naval, El Zulo, Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Subacuatica.
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1. Playa de Calblanque
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 669 reviews
Reviewed By David A - Chichester, United Kingdom
Fabulous beach in a National Park with an unfamiliar landscape, the photos don't do it justice. It has no facilities and you have to catch a bus to get there unless you drive before 09.00 in the morning, so you need to take everything you need with you. Kids love it as the slope of the beach is very shallow.
2. Experiencia 43
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By rOger56231 - Playa Flamenca, Spain
Booked through Rosa,s Tours which consisted of a. visit to Licor 43 Experience and then to Cartagena.
Met outside the factory by a charming tour guide.She took us in to the reception area where we tasted coffee laced with Licor 43 .Afterwards were taken to a cinema area where we were shown a film about the history of Licor 43 and next was a visit to a small museum which was most interesting.After that was a tour of the production factory via a high walkway.Lastly back to the reception area when we were were given a mini beer consisting of Licor 43 ,ice and cream and ginger cocktails after a demonstration of how to make a ginger cocktail was shown to us.The ginger cocktail consisted of Licor 43 ,ice, ginger ale and a slice of lime.Both tasted delicious.Finally we had the opportunity to purchase Licor 43 and associated products.We bought a box containing bottle of Licor 43 and 4 mini beer glasses .We also purchased 6 special glasses for Licor 43 cocktails which were designed beautifully.The cost of these products was very reasonable.I would highly recommend a visit to this factory.
3. Bateria de Castillitos
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 613 reviews
Reviewed By marti j - Spain
We went last saturday for a trip to the cannons.
The road to the place is small but safe with beautiful views.
At the location there are not many parking places.
We gave a SUV so we went to an upstairs parking.
The little road to this place need a repair.
A few cars left the spot because there was no space.
The site is nice but from the beginning to the end not one info desk or information board.
A walking road brings you to the cannons and some (new/old?) buildings. It looks if years ago they build something and suddenly the money was gone....
Beautiful views from this place.
No facilities.
No entrance fee
4. Roman Theatre Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2 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 MaggerZ - Southampton - UK
All part of the amazing €12 multi ticket the museum was a little disappointing, I really thought there would be more artefacts that aside the museum is just the duck pancakes to the full banquet....the theatre is just breathtaking.
To think it was rediscovered by accident is quite incredible.
Its well worth exploring and taking in all the various vantage points unlike many who just seemed to pass straight through. It is simply glorious.
5. Quarter Of The Roman Forum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 426 reviews
The Roman Forum District stands as one of the largest urban archaeological sites in Spain. You are invited to take a stroll through the ancient pavements of Carthago Nova; to explore the different rooms of the thermal baths of the port where its entrance portico with the original flooring; discover how were the banquets in the Roman empire visiting the Building of the Atrium with its high walls and decorations; and to immerse oneself in the mystery cults to the Egyptian gods Isis and Serapis in their sanctuary. In short, a way to immersing oneself in the ancient Roman city learning different aspects of their daily life.
Reviewed By Steve H - Tampa, United States
Arrived on one of several cruise ships and fortunately most of the other tourists visited the more well known Roman Theatre Museum. We found the Barrio del Foro Romano by accident and were pretty much the only visitors. 5 euros per person to get in, plenty of signage in both Spanish and English and we were able to tour the extensive and well maintained remains of a Roman Bath. While outdoors, there is a well designed roof over the ruins and walkways both through and around the site that gives you a very good perspective of the areas uncovered to date. This site was a surprise in our short time in Cartagena and you should not miss the opportunity if you intend to be in town. I suspect that as they continue to excavate in the years ahead this will become a major tourist site - glad we got to see it early!
6. Palacio Consistorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By Mike V - Holiday, Florida
Entrance fee is 1 Euro P.P. for a 20 minute guided tour. Our guide was Juana Mari (?Sp) who was delightful and quite knowledeable. The buildings history dates to the Roman Empire and has lasted through many transformations. It was last used as a municipal building housing a mayors office with meeting rooms filled with paintings, antique equipment and artifacts. Take time after the tour to explore the building on your own.
7. Calle Mayor
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 495 reviews
Reviewed By Tony36 - Crowborough, United Kingdom
TRAFFIC FREE and very clean. Packed with attractive buildings all along both sides, well naturally just the top halves of some. A shopper's paradise. Take your carrier bags. Lots of interesting narrow side streets off it too. Countless bars, cafes and coffee shops everywhere.
8. Museo Naval
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 353 reviews
Reviewed By nnmercman - Camberley, United Kingdom
The museum is housed over two buildings with one of them bespoke for the partially restored Peral submarine (which is similar to (but I think predates) Holland displayed in the Portsmouth Submarine museum). Starting with the age of sail, displays move towards modern times with an extensive area dedicated to submarines and mine warfare. Numerous models dotted around are intricate and interesting - including a statue/sculpture made entirely of rope near commencement of tour route. Majority of large information panels are also in English but not those relating to individual objects which can be a bit frustrating. The Peral hall is dedicated to history and restoration of this early submarine with an adjacent video alternating between Spanish and English presentations on a loop.
Entrance is by euro 3 donation and well worth the small price - I spent an enjoyable hour or so wandering round. Restrooms are available within the main building where there’s also a small gift shop.
9. El Zulo
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 88 reviews
Reviewed By PhilandRuth - Aylesbury, United Kingdom
Worthwhile waiting for all the queue of families who stop to photograph their children sitting on the arms of this statue.
10. Museo Nacional de Arqueologia Subacuatica
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 538 reviews
Reviewed By DBKuper
A great place to wander and learn. Be sure to start at the beginning of the exhibits so you understand the flow of history.
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