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Things to see in Cartagena, Spain (Spain): 81 places and when to go

Cartagena, Spain is a city in Spain with around 201,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 81 places in and around it, mainly History (36), Nature (24), Mountains (14). The best known are Mar Menor, Roman Theatre and Calblanque Regional Park. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

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In a nutshell

Where
Spain · 37.6004, -0.98
Population
About 201,000
Places
81 places on this site, in the town and around it.
What people come for
History (36) · Nature (24) · Mountains (14) · Hiking (10) · Beaches (9) · Wildlife (7)
Best time
March to June and September to October.
Also possible
November to February and July to August.
Nearest airport
ALC Alicante, 84 km as the crow flies
Highest point
El Algarrobo, at 713 m.

What to see in Cartagena, Spain

The places in and around Cartagena, Spain, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

And the other 57, by what you come to do:

When to go to Cartagena, Spain

The best time to visit Cartagena, Spain is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

  1. JanPossible9:41
  2. FebPossible10:36
  3. MarBest time11:43
  4. AprBest time12:59
  5. MayBest time14:01
  6. JunBest time14:35
  7. JulPossible14:21
  8. AugPossible13:27
  9. SepBest time12:14
  10. OctBest time11:00
  11. NovPossible9:56
  12. DecPossible9:25

Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight

In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25. In June, 81 of the 81 places are at their best.

When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.

Getting to Cartagena, Spain

The nearest main airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC, Alicante), 84 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.

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Other towns nearby

And all of Spain, in its country guide.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Cartagena, Spain?

The best known: Mar Menor, Roman Theatre, Calblanque Regional Park, Castillo de San Julián, Punic wall of Cartagena. In all, 81 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

When is the best time to visit Cartagena, Spain?

March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 14 h 35 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 25.

How do you get to Cartagena, Spain?

The nearest main airport is Alicante-Elche Miguel Hernández Airport (ALC), 84 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.

How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Cartagena, Spain as the destination and these 81 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

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