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Cartagena is a city of contrasts, its rich cultural and military history merely a backdrop for the industrial and commercial activity which supports the second largest city in the Region of Murcia.
Its natural strategic port has offered shelter to traders for thousands of years, and the rich mines of the Sierra Minera provided a reason for the frequent wars which were fought in order to possess it,
Cartagena still being a major naval base today, as well as boasting a rich military heritage of patrimony. The history of Cartagena charts its development and the cultures which have shaped it today.The city has developed a lucrative tourism industry based on the number of historical places which tourists can visit and enjoy, including the RomanTheatre Museum, ARQUA, MURAM, Casa de la Fortuna, Cartagena Municipal Archaeology Museum, the Augusteum, the Molinete and other well preserved Roman buildings and museums.
In addition there has been major investment in the creation of a new market for cruise ship tourism.
These days the port remains a major focal point for commercial activity, and the Escombreras industrial area has attracted major businesses including the Repsol refinery, SABIC petrochemicals and Holcim concrete plants within a concealed industrial zone. Cartagena is also the home of the regional parliament building of Murcia.
The Campo de Cartagena is a major source of agricultural employment, copnsisting of flat and fertile irrigated areas where salad crops, peppers, potatoes and courgettes are grown, while non-irrigated crops include olives, carobs and almonds.
The more mountainous outlying districts of Cartagena boast extensive areas of beaches, stretching around the coastline from Isla Plana in the west to Cabo de Palos in the east. Here, the spit of La Manga del Mar Menor encloses the Mar Menor, giving Cartagena an extensive offering of prime
sandy beaches with safe bathing conditions in Europe's largest saltwater lagoon.This in turn creates a varied leisure industry, with watersports, a motor racing circuit, some of the best diving facilities in Europe and one of Spain's most prestigious golf and residential complexes, La Manga Club, all creating leisure and tourism opportunities for local businesses.
Cartagena has a rich cultural offering, with important Semana Santa and Romans and Carthaginians fiestas, Carnival, the Mar de Músicas and Cartagena Jazz festivals. The El Batel auditorium and congress centre enhances an already rich cultural programme.LOCATION
Click for map, Cartagena Spain
There is often confusion on map searches as there is another Cartagena in Columbia. Cartagena Spain is located in the south of the region of Murcia and is a major port and industrial centre.
The municipality of Cartagena covers an area of 558 square kilometres, with a population of 218,000 making it the second most populated municipality of the 45 in the Region of Murcia.
It shares boundaries with Torre Pacheco, Los Alcázares, La Unión, Mazarrón and Fuente Álamo.
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Temporary closure of Calle Gisbert in Cartagena this SaturdayDrivers are advised to use alternative routes during the disruption Calle Gisbert, a vital artery in central Cartagena, will be closed to traffic on Saturday January 18, from 7am to 3pm. The closure is due to works by the water concessionaire.. 16/01/2025
Air quality crisis in the Region of Murcia caused by Saharan dust and trafficAir pollution has soared past the acceptable limits in several municipalities in Murcia Particle pollution, tropospheric ozone and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) are causing chronic issues in the air that citizens of the Region of Murcia breathe, and not.. 15/01/2025
Cabo de Palos regeneration project will include year-round sports and leisure facilitiesMore than 4 million is being invested in projects to improve Cartagena tourism quality and sustainability Exciting changes are underway in the Cartagena town of Cabo de Palos, where construction at the Bocana del Cabo de Palos is progressing rapidly.. 13/01/2025
El Portús residents fight back as campsite management tightens control over ChristmasRecent developments highlight the continued challenges for residents, who were restricted from accessing their homes over the Christmas holidays and had the power cut at times The El Portús Naturist Campsite continues to be the centre.. 10/01/2025
Transport Ministry considers extending Cartagena Feve railway to Mar Menor townsThe proposal will depend on the regional management and a feasibility study The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has expressed its openness to extending the Feve railway line from Cartagena to more towns surrounding the Mar Menor.. 08/01/2025
Expert foot care at Clínica Impulso in MazarrónGet all your foot healthcare needs taken care of at Clínica Impulso Why do we spend generously on our hair, skin and nails while often neglecting the health of our feet? At Clínica Impulso in Mazarrón, Jonathan Méndez..
El Niño New Year lottery brings luck to the Region of MurciaThe second and third prizes in the second Christmas lottery brought a windfall to several Murcia towns The Region of Murcia has celebrated a stroke of luck in this year’s El Niño lottery, with both the second and third prizes gracing.. 07/01/2025
Ship loaded with explosives to manufacture weapons is planning to dock in the Port of CartagenaVarious people have claimed that the cargo ship is carrying material used for war in Israel The cargo ship Yangze Venus, which is known to be carrying high explosives and destined for the Rheinmetall company, will stop at the Port of Cartagena.. 02/01/2025
Mar Menor Frolic Golf Society raises 4,700 euros for charityThis golfing society frequently makes generous contributions to local charities and organisations The Mar Menor Frolic Golf Society, a community of golf enthusiasts based at the Mar Menor Golf Resort, has once again demonstrated its generosity and.. 31/12/2024
Until February 2 A Galaxy Far Far Away comes to CartagenaLa Fuerza de la Galaxia exhibition at the Augusteum in Cartagena “La Fuerza de la Galaxia” is an exhibition of items and memorabilia related to the 1977 blockbuster movie Star Wars, featuring a large private collection (owned by Alfredo Calles)..
January 16 to 19 Motorhome, caravan and camping show at the IFEPA venue in Torre PachecoAll the very latest in the world of motorhomes and caravans at one of the largest fairs of its kind in Spain Free overnight parking for up to 100 motorhomes! Although it has been running for only five years, the annual “Salón del Caravaning..
Residents of El Portús Naturist Campsite facing destitution, intimidation and homelessness on a daily basisExpats and Spaniards in the community are fighting for their homes and dignity amidst what they allege are illegal evictions The tranquil paradise of Camping Naturista El Portús in Cartagena has turned into a nightmare for the remaining residents.. 12/12/2024
Issac Peral museum in Cartagena finally set to open its doors to the public after 4 years of renovationsThe Isaac Peral House will display objects, documents and models from the collection of the man himself The museum which will exhibit the life and work of Cartagena inventor Issac Peral, in the house in which he was born, .. 12/12/2024
Popular Café Bar Yemanjá in Cabo de Palos closing for winterCafé Bar Yemanjá will be open again in the spring Café Bar Yemanjá in Cabo de Palos, known for its vibrant summer atmosphere with Latin music and colourful cocktails, will be closing for winter on Sunday December 22 and.. 10/12/2024
Club Mar Menor Golf Resort Padel academy star wins Regional ChampionshipA great result for Club MMGR junior pádel academy star crowned regional padel champion in the children's category In the tournament played at the end of November, the student of the Club Mar Menor Golf Resort pádel academy, Marí.. 02/12/2024
Follow the light: a tour of the lighthouses of the Costa Cálida!A seafront tour with a difference sheds light on the history of the coastline of Murcia The Faro del Estacio in La Manga del Mar Menor For millennia lighthouses have stood as guardians of the coastline in civilizations all over the world, shepherding..
