Cartagena
Spain · Regi�n de MurciaES
City and port on the Mediterranean
Cartagena is a city in the Region of Murcia in Spain. As of 2024, with a population of 219,235, it is the 2nd-largest city in Murcia and the 25th-largest in Spain. The city lies in a natural harbour of the Mediterranean coastline of the southeast of the Iberian Peninsula. The wider urban or metropolitan area of Cartagena, known as Campo de Cartagena, has a population of 409,586 inhabitants.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 220,704
- Coordinates
- 37.605, -0.986
- Timezone
- Europe/Madrid
- Elevation
- 10 m
Overview of Cartagena
Cartagena sits in Regi�n de Murcia, Spain and reads as a compact city. The population is roughly 220,704. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights nightlife, nature and sports above everything else.
Things to do in Cartagena
Nightlife in Cartagena
(4)Cartagena records Clubs, Disco, Festival and Nightlife under nightlife. All of it is drawn from Cartagena's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Nature in Cartagena
(3)Our data lists Countryside, Geological Formations and Volcanoes as nature options here. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Cartagena's own activity tags.
Sports in Cartagena
(3)Sports in Cartagena covers Golf, Horse Trails and Tennis. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Cartagena's own activity tags.
Culture in Cartagena
(2)Culture lovers get Cathedrals and Docks. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Cartagena. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Adventure in Cartagena
(1)Adventure lovers get Treasure Hunts. All of it is drawn from Cartagena's recorded activities. Small in number, simple to combine into one outing.
Best time to visit Cartagena
Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
Getting there & around
Arrive via the nearest transport hub in Regi�n de Murcia; once there, walking covers most of Cartagena. The local time zone is Europe/Madrid.
Similar destinations
Places near Cartagena that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Cartagena known for?
- Cartagena is mainly a destination for nightlife, nature and sports, set in Regi�n de Murcia, Spain with around 220,704 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Cartagena?
- You can plan around Clubs, Disco, Festival, Nightlife and Countryside in Cartagena. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Cartagena?
- Indoor culture and evening options make any month workable.
- Where is Cartagena located?
- Administratively, Cartagena sits in Regi�n de Murcia, Spain — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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