23 Top Things to do in Cartagena, Spain and nearby thetravelbunny.com

The best things to do in Cartagena, Spain. Roman theatres, castles and views to Modernista architecture, museums and coffee with a kick!

The Spanish walled city of Cartagena lies on the Costa Calida, on the southeastern coast of Spain. Although it’s one of the largest cities in the region of Murcia, it generally isn’t as popular as bigger and better-known Spanish cities like Barcelona, Seville, or Valencia. And that’s one of the reasons I particularly like it.

Whether you’re a cruise passenger visiting for a shore excursion or enjoying a holiday in southern Spain, my guide to the best places to visit and the top things to do in Cartagena will help you plan your city sightseeing. I’ve visited both ways, more recently on our Viking cruise ‘Trade Routes of the Middle Ages’ and other times whilst staying with my sister who lives nearby – and a little local knowledge goes a long way!