Beach near Cartagena, Spain

Cartagena Travel Guide

Spain

Cartagena is a large Spanish city on the Mediterranean coast, with a population of 1,087,599. It sits in the Murcia region and has a long-established maritime role.

The coastline is close to the city, with Fatares 6.0 kilometres away and El Portús 8.2 kilometres away. Other nearby coastal spots include El Gorguel at 11.8 kilometres, Cala del Caballo at 12.7 kilometres and Portmán at 14.0 kilometres. No airport is identified as serving Cartagena, so air travellers will need to arrange onward transport from another airport.

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Local time

1,087,599

Population

960 miles away

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Weather in Cartagena

Mon

30°

Tue

32°

Wed

30°

Know before you go

Pays in EUR

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +34

Tipping: Tipping is appreciated in Spain for good service but is not obligatory. Locals may round up slightly or leave a small amount.

Best time to visit Cartagena

Jan

18°3

Feb

18°4

Mar

20°7

Apr

22°2

May

24°8

Jun

29°3

Jul

32°1

Aug

32°2

Sep

29°6

Oct

26°5

Nov

22°1

Dec

18°6

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Cartagena

  • Playa de la Parajola

    5.1 km away

  • Cala Cortina

    Cala Cortina

    5.3 km away

  • Fatares

    Fatares

    6 km away

  • Playa de Portús

    Playa de Portús

    8.1 km away

  • El Portús

    El Portús

    8.2 km away

  • El Gorguel

    11.8 km away

  • Cala del Caballo

    Cala del Caballo

    12.7 km away

  • Portmán

    14 km away

Things to do in Cartagena

  1. Submarino Peral- Puerto de Cartagena

    monument

    3.4 km

  2. Muralla Púnica

    history museum

    2.9 km

  3. Basilica de Nuestra Senora de la Caridad

    christian place of worship

    2.8 km

  4. Barrio del Foro Romano

    monument

    2.8 km

  5. Castillo de la Concepción

    castle

    3.1 km

  6. Palacio de Aguirre

    monument

    2.9 km

  7. Universidad Popular de Cartagena

    cultural center

    2.4 km

  8. Museo del Teatro Romano de Cartagena

    history museum

    3.1 km

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